Kong Api Gateway Admin/developer - Ashburn, United States - Jazz Solutions Inc

Jazz Solutions Inc

Verified Company

Ashburn, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Specific Duties to Perform:

Configuration of Kong API Gateway and integration with new and existing APIs.
Configuration of Kong and Kong Ingress Controller (KIC) in an AWS Kubernetes\Docker environment
Maintenance of API specifications and documentation using Kong Developer portal
Familiarity with Istio or another microservices framework
Write and update technical documentation including system design documentation, API developers guides and training materials.
Provide operational support (i.e., identifying/resolving issues found in production) as appropriate.
Support migration/deployment of changes into nonproduction and production environments.
Support the evaluation and testing process for updates to Kong and other productions supporting the customer API management solution.
Evaluate system architecture and make recommendations as required.
Reporting for all the weekly tasks in the form of accurate and detailed reports.
Manage tasks assigned to the development and architecture teams.
Facilitating meetings with stakeholders to gather requirements and receive input to be used to create technical work products.
Collaborate with internal and external business partners to produce documentation based on customer requirements.
Assist in facilitating technical solution and design discussions, complete proof of concepts, and develop nonfunctional requirements.
Create and maintain documentation for architecture solutions, changes, and upgrades.
Manage creation and quality of deliverables.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Position Qualifications/Experience/Education:

Minimum 4 years of IT experience.
Minimum 2 years' experience with the following:
Hands-on experience working in Kong API Gateway
AWS services
Handson experience with Kubernetes
Minimum 1 year experience with Istio or another service mesh framework
Excellent knowledge about API design standards patterns, specifications, and best practices especially OpenAPI 2.0, REST, JSON, XML
Excellent understanding of API Management concepts
Experience working on Linux OSes
Experience with secure REST, SOAP Services using industry standards like Mutual SSL, OAuth Coordination and leadership skills
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as a team player.
Excellent problem solving, analytical and logical thinking skills.
Must be a US Citizen and able to pass security clearance.
Proficient with all Office 365 Apps

What we offer:

Kong API Gateway Admin/Developer