Kong Administrator & Developer

Kong Administrator & DeveloperCompany: Epergne SolutionsLocation: Abu Dhabi, UAEExperience Required: 4-10 YearsResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and configure Kong entities (services, routes, plugins, caching, API management).Create and customize Kong plugins; implement request/response transformations.Develop custom Lua scripts for extended functionality.Integrate Kong with APIs, backend systems, and DevOps pipelines.Manage API security ? authentication, authorization, rate limiting, RBAC.Implement traffic management (load balancing, caching).Monitor and troubleshoot Kong performance issues.Maintain API documentation via Kong Developer Portal.Stay updated on new Kong features and best practices.Qualifications & SkillsStrong experience in Kong administration and development.Solid understanding of API design (REST, OpenAPI) and microservices architecture.Proficient in Lua and Python scripting.Knowledge of DevOps tools (Git, CI/CD).Experience with Kubernetes, Kong Ingress, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).Familiarity with API security (OAuth, OIDC, Auth0) and testing tools (Postman, JMeter, Insomnia).Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.Bachelor?s degree in computer science or related field.Kong certification preferred.Seniority LevelMid-Senior levelEmployment TypeFull-timeJob FunctionInformation TechnologyIndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting#J-18808-Ljbffr