Kong API Gateway Developer Dicetek LLC

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Posted 1 hrs ago

Experience

3 - 5 Years

Job Location

Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Education

Bachelors in Computer Application(Computers)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Kong Administrator cum Developer responsible for designing, developing, and implementing API solutions using Kong API Gateway. Candidate will work closely with engineers and product managers to ensure that APIs are secure, scalable, and meet business needs.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and configure Kong entities (services, routes, plugins, caching, API management, etc.).

  • Develop custom Lua scripts for advanced functionality.

  • Integrate Kong with existing APIs and backend systems.

  • Manage API security, including authentication, authorization, and rate limiting.

  • Implement traffic management features like load balancing and caching.

  • Monitor, alert, and debug Kong performance and troubleshoot any issues.

  • Automate Kong configurations as part of a DevOps pipeline.

  • Develop and maintain API documentation using the Kong Developer Portal.

  • Stay up-to-date on the latest Kong features and best practices.

  • Create, customize, and maintain Kong plugins to extend capabilities. Implement request and response transformations based on customer needs.

  • Apply Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for securing API endpoints.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

  • Proven experience as a Kong Administrator and Developer, with a deep understanding of Kong's architecture and functionalities.

  • Strong understanding of API design principles (RESTful APIs, OpenAPI specifications).

  • Experience with web services and micro services architectures.

  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Lua, Python).

  • Experience with DevOps principles and tools (e.g., Git, CI/CD).

  • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

  • Certifications in Kong or equivalent.

  • Solid understanding of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) implementations.

  • Experience with Kubernetes and Kong Ingress.

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

  • Experience with API security tools (e.g., OAuth, OIDC, Auth0).

  • Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, JMeter, Insomnia).

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

  • Recruitment
  • Placement Firm
  • Executive Search

Department / Functional Area

  • IT Software

Keywords

  • Kong API Gateway Developer
  • API Gateway Engineer
  • API Platform Developer
  • Kong Specialist
  • API Infrastructure Developer
  • Software Engineer API Gateway
  • API Integration Engineer

Dicetek LLC

Dicetek is a global IT Solutions and Services Company established in 2006 with its corporate headquarters in Singapore. We continue to expand our global network while providing value-added cost-effective consulting services to our clients. DICETEK has operational offices in India, UAE, Singapore & USA. As a world-class company with a regional focus, we primarily concentrate on providing Information Technology Solutions and Professional Consulting Services, across different verticals like Banking & Financial Services, Telecom, Government, Oil & Gas, Logistics, Supply Chain, Real Estate & Manufacturing. We have a solid reputation in the technology industry for providing excellent services to our clients. Our values are represented by our integrity, thought leadership, and commitment to maintaining a high-level of excellence in the constantly evolving world of Information Technology.

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Rizwana Ashfaq Ashfaq - Manager- Talent Acquisition

Office No. 307 - 3rd Floor, New Century Tower, Port Saeed Road,Opp. Deira City Centre, Dubai - United Arab Emirates., Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

https://www.dicetek.net