Kong API- Developer

Atribs Metscon Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled API Developer with strong expertise in Kong API Gateway and RESTful API design. This role involves developing and managing APIs, ensuring API security, and working with microservices architecture. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, as well as familiarity with CI/CD pipelines. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will drive the development of cutting-edge solutions in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about API technologies and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in API design and lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in API security protocols and Lua scripting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage APIs using Kong API Gateway.
• Implement security protocols and ensure API lifecycle management.

Skills

API design

API lifecycle management

API security protocols

Lua scripting

microservices architecture

containerization

CI/CD pipelines

logging and monitoring

Tools

Kong API Gateway

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Redis

Jenkins

GitLab CI

ELK

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

1. Strong hands-on experience with Kong API Gateway (open-source or enterprise version).

2. Proficiency in RESTful API design and API lifecycle management.

3. Experience with API security protocols: OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT, mTLS.

4. Knowledge of Lua scripting language for custom Kong plugin development.

5. Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Redis, or other data stores used by Kong.

6. Experience in microservices architecture and containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.

7. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.

8. Good understanding of logging and monitoring tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana).