FIS · 1 week ago
Software Engineer Seniors (API Kong Developer)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expFIS Management Services, LLC is seeking Software Engineer Seniors (API Kong Developer) in Jacksonville, FL to design and implement scalable API solutions using KONG Gateway. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing custom plugins, optimizing API performance, and implementing API management best practices.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable API solutions using KONG Gateway
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and understand integration requirements
Develop custom plugins and middleware to extend KONG Gateway functionalities
Optimize API performance and security through monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting
Implement API management best practices including versioning, documentation, and access control
Deploying, configuring, maintaining, and monitoring OpenShift clusters and Kong gateways, ensuring high availability, reliability, and optimal performance
Administering OpenShift clusters, proficiency in Kong architecture, installation, configuration, and tuning, knowledge of Kafka internals and ecosystem tools, Linux systems and shell scripting, DevOps background, and familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization
Work with JavaScript/TypeScript, Docker/Docker Compose, functional testing, API testing, and CI/CD tools including Jenkins/Travis and GitHub Actions
Integrate APIs with various backend systems and databases
Ensure high availability and reliability of APIs by implementing robust failover and redundancy strategies
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in API management and integration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the job offered or a related occupation
designing and developing APIs using KONG Gateway
working with RESTful API design principles and best practices
utilizing programming languages including Python, Node.js, & Java
working with Docker containerization technologies and Kubernetes orchestration tools for building scalable gateway
implementing API security standards with OAuth, JWT, and SSL/TLS
troubleshooting complex API issues and performance bottlenecks
In the alternative, the employer will accept a Master's degree in the above listed fields and three (3) years of experience in the above listed skills
Company
FIS
FIS is a fintech firm that provides advance integrated banking, wealth management, risk and compliance, and other solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
FIS has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
100%
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Engineering and Development
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$10.5BKey Investors
Goldman Sachs
2025-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2022-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2018-05-22Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Douglas McAllister
CEO | FIS Automotive Market Partner
Stephanie Ferris
CEO and President
Recent News
2026-05-14
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