Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Kong Developer and System Architect to join our team.
As a key member of our development team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and configuring Kong entities, including services, routes, plugins, caching, API management, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and Development: Design and develop custom Lua scripts for advanced functionality, integrate Kong with existing APIs and backend systems, and implement traffic management features like load balancing and caching.
- Security and Compliance: Manage API security, including authentication, authorization, and rate limiting, and apply Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for securing API endpoints.
- Documentation and Maintenance: Develop and maintain API documentation using the Kong Developer Portal and stay up-to-date on the latest Kong features and best practices.
- Customization and Extension: Create, customize, and maintain Kong plugins to extend capabilities and implement request and response transformations based on customer needs.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Strong experience with Kong, including design, development, and configuration
- Proficiency in Lua scripting and programming
- Familiarity with API management, security, and compliance
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Benefits:
This is a contract position offering a competitive rate and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Why Join Us?
We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities to work on challenging projects and collaborate with a talented team of professionals.