SYSTEM EDGE (USA) L.L.C. · 2 hours ago
KONG API Management (APIM) Engineer
Chicago, IL
Contract
Onsite
Mid LevelSYSTEM EDGE (USA) L.L.C. is seeking a KONG API Management (APIM) Engineer for a client based in Chicago, IL. The role involves designing, configuring, and supporting APIs using the KONG API Management platform, as well as providing operational support for RESTful APIs and managing API security.
Information Technology & Services
Hiring Manager
Prabhash Kumar
Responsibilities
Design, configure, and support APIs using the KONG API Management platform, including gateway routing, plugins, and policy configurations
Provide hands-on implementation and operational support for RESTful APIs and JSON-based integrations
Implement and manage API security using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and related authentication and authorization mechanisms
Support API lifecycle management, including onboarding, versioning, documentation, and deprecation
Participate in APIM migration initiatives, including assessment, planning, and execution of migrations from legacy or alternate API management platforms to KONG
Collaborate with application development, platform, and security teams to onboard APIs and ensure adherence to enterprise standards
Troubleshoot and resolve API gateway, performance, security, and connectivity issues across development, test, and production environments
Monitor API traffic, usage, and performance metrics and proactively identify and remediate issues
Support CI/CD pipelines for API and gateway configuration deployments, where applicable
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions related to API and integration architecture
Develop and maintain technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to support teams
Operate with minimal supervision while contributing to continuous improvement of the APIM platform
Qualification
Required
Design, configure, and support APIs using the KONG API Management platform, including gateway routing, plugins, and policy configurations
Provide hands-on implementation and operational support for RESTful APIs and JSON-based integrations
Implement and manage API security using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and related authentication and authorization mechanisms
Support API lifecycle management, including onboarding, versioning, documentation, and deprecation
Participate in APIM migration initiatives, including assessment, planning, and execution of migrations from legacy or alternate API management platforms to KONG
Collaborate with application development, platform, and security teams to onboard APIs and ensure adherence to enterprise standards
Troubleshoot and resolve API gateway, performance, security, and connectivity issues across development, test, and production environments
Monitor API traffic, usage, and performance metrics and proactively identify and remediate issues
Support CI/CD pipelines for API and gateway configuration deployments, where applicable
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions related to API and integration architecture
Develop and maintain technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to support teams
Operate with minimal supervision while contributing to continuous improvement of the APIM platform
KONG API Management Platform (hands-on configuration and support)
RESTful API design and development
JSON-based integrations
OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect authentication frameworks
API security concepts (JWT, token validation, rate limiting)
API lifecycle management
Version control systems (Git or equivalent)
Preferred
Experience with APIM migration projects
Docker and Kubernetes exposure
CI/CD tools for API deployment and configuration
Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
Monitoring and logging tools used in API ecosystems
Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and middleware platforms
Company
SYSTEM EDGE (USA) L.L.C.
System Edge is an IT consultancy and software development company established in 1995.
Founded in 1995
201-500 employees
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