Kong API Gateway Developer cum Administrator

Dicetek LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is looking for an experienced Kong Developer cum Administrator in the UAE. This role involves designing, developing, and implementing API solutions utilizing the Kong API Gateway. Candidates must possess strong programming skills, experience with API design, and familiarity with cloud platforms. Responsibilities include managing API security, integrating systems, and monitoring performance. A Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science is required, along with proven expertise in related fields.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Kong Developer cum Administrator.
• Strong understanding of API design and microservices.
• Kong certification or equivalent (a plus!).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and configure Kong entities (services, routes, plugins, etc.).
• Develop custom Lua scripts and Kong plugins.
• Integrate Kong with existing APIs and microservices.
• Manage API security including authentication and authorization.
• Implement traffic management strategies.
• Monitor and optimize Kong performance.

Skills

Kong Developer cum Administrator

API design (REST, OpenAPI)

Lua

Python

DevOps tools (Git, CI/CD)

Kubernetes & Kong Ingress

API testing tools (Postman, JMeter, Insomnia)

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT (or equivalent)

Tools

Kong API Gateway

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Kong Developer cum Administrator to design, develop, and implement API solutions using Kong API Gateway. You’ll work closely with engineers and product managers to ensure our APIs are secure, scalable, and aligned with business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT (or equivalent)
• Proven experience as a Kong Developer cum Administrator
• Strong understanding of API design (REST, OpenAPI) and microservices
• Proficiency in Lua, Python, scripting, and DevOps tools (Git, CI/CD)
• Experience with Kubernetes & Kong Ingress
• Familiarity with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, JMeter, Insomnia)
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and collaboration skills
• Kong certification or equivalent (a plus!)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and configure Kong entities (services, routes, plugins, caching, API management, etc.)
• Develop custom Lua scripts and Kong plugins for advanced functionality
• Integrate Kong with existing APIs, backend systems, and microservices
• Manage API security (authentication, authorization, RBAC, rate limiting, OAuth, OIDC)
• Implement traffic management (load balancing, caching, request/response transformations)
• Monitor, debug, and optimize Kong performance
• Automate configurations within a CI/CD pipeline
• Maintain API documentation via Kong Developer Portal
• Stay current with Kong features, cloud-native API management, and best practices