Kong API- Developer

Atribs Metscon Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Abu Dhabi is looking for an API Specialist to leverage strong hands-on experience with Kong API Gateway and RESTful API design. The ideal candidate should have proficiency in API security protocols and microservices architecture. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and logging tools is essential for success in this role. Join our dynamic team to drive innovative solutions in API management.

Responsibilities

• Strong hands-on experience with Kong API Gateway.
• Proficiency in RESTful API design and API lifecycle management.
• Experience with API security protocols including OAuth2.
• Knowledge of Lua scripting for custom Kong plugin development.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL and Redis.
• Experience in microservices architecture and containerization.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and associated tools.
• Good understanding of logging and monitoring tools.

Skills

Kong API Gateway

RESTful API design

API security protocols

Lua scripting

PostgreSQL

Redis

Microservices architecture

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Logging and monitoring tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Strong handson experience with Kong API Gateway (opensource or enterprise version).

• Proficiency in RESTful API design and API lifecycle management.

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

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

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

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

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

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