Kong API Developer

Job Title:

Kong API Developer Location:

Fort Mill, SC (Onsite)

Duration:

Long Term Contract Job Description We are seeking a skilled Kong Developer to design, implement, and manage APIs using Kong API Gateway . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with API management, microservices architecture, and securing, monitoring, and scaling APIs in cloud or hybrid environments. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy APIs using Kong API Gateway Configure and manage Kong plugins (authentication, rate limiting, logging, transformations, etc.) Implement API security using OAuth 2.0, JWT, API keys, mTLS Manage Kong in DB-less and DB-backed modes Integrate Kong with microservices and backend systems Deploy and manage Kong on Kubernetes, Docker, or cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform) Set up monitoring and logging using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Perform API lifecycle management, versioning, and documentation Troubleshoot production issues and optimize API performance Collaborate with DevOps, backend, and frontend teams Required Skills & Qualifications Strong experience with Kong API Gateway (OSS or Enterprise) Good understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture Knowledge of API security standards ( OAuth2, JWT, OpenID Connect ) Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines Experience with NGINX concepts Proficiency in at least one backend language (Java, Node.js, Python, or Go) Strong troubleshooting and performance-tuning skills Experience Level 3 8+ years in API development / API gateway implementation 2+ years hands-on with Kong API Gateway