Cognizant · 3 days ago
Kong API Architect - 46874
Plano, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$156K/yr - $184K/yrCognizant is a company looking for top talent and is searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. As a Kong API Architect, you will design and implement API management solutions using Kong, collaborating with product owners and developers to deliver secure and scalable API solutions.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Architect and design API gateway solutions leveraging Kong to meet enterprise integration needs
Define and enforce API security, governance, and lifecycle management standards
Collaborate with development teams to implement APIs and microservices following best practices
Optimize Kong configurations for performance, scalability, and reliability
Provide technical leadership and mentorship on API management and Kong platform capabilities
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in architecting and implementing API management solutions using Kong
Strong understanding of API design principles, RESTful services, and microservices architecture
Expertise in Kong configuration, plugins, and integration with authentication/authorization systems
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred
Kong Enterprise experience and certification
Knowledge of service mesh technologies and API observability tools
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for API deployments
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP for hosting API solutions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on innovation
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
Recent News
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