Senior Kong API Developer

Atribs Metscon Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,200 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

Atribs Metscon Group in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Kong Administrator cum Developer to design, build, and optimize API solutions using Kong API Gateway. You will work with engineers and product managers to ensure secure, scalable APIs that meet business needs.

The role requires Kong expertise, Lua scripting, Kubernetes, RBAC, and cloud platform experience (AWS/Azure/GCP). Collaboration and problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Kong Administrator and Developer with deep Kong knowledge.
• Strong understanding of API design principles (RESTful APIs, OpenAPI).
• Experience with web services and microservices architectures.
• Scripting in Lua or Python.
• DevOps practices and tools (Git, CI/CD).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Kong certifications or equivalent preferred.
• RBAC implementations knowledge.
• Kubernetes and Kong Ingress experience.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with OAuth/OIDC/Auth0 for API security.
• Experience with API testing tools (Postman, JMeter, Insomnia).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and configure Kong entities (services, routes, plugins, caching).
• Develop Lua scripts for advanced functionality.
• Integrate Kong with existing APIs and back-end systems.
• Manage API security, including authentication, authorization, and rate limiting.
• Implement traffic management features like load balancing and caching.
• Monitor, debug, and troubleshoot Kong performance and issues.
• Automate Kong configurations in a DevOps pipeline.
• Create and maintain API documentation in Kong Developer Portal.
• Keep up-to-date with Kong features and best practices.
• Create, customize and maintain Kong plugins; implement request/response transformations.
• Apply RBAC for securing API endpoints.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Quick learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kong

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD

Postman

Insomnia

JMeter

OpenAPI

Job description

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 03/18/2026

We are looking for an experienced Kong Administrator cum Developer responsible for designing, developing, and implementing API solutions using Kong API Gateway. Candidate will work closely with engineers and product managers to ensure that APIs are secure, scalable, and meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and configure Kong entities (services, routes, plugins, caching, API management, etc.).
• Develop custom Lua scripts for advanced functionality.
• Integrate Kong with existing APIs and backend systems.
• Manage API security, including authentication, authorization, and rate limiting.
• Implement traffic management features like load balancing and caching.
• Monitor, alert, and debug Kong performance and troubleshoot any issues.
• Automate Kong configurations as part of a DevOps pipeline.
• Develop and maintain API documentation using the Kong Developer Portal.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest Kong features and best practices.
• Create, customize, and maintain Kong plugins to extend capabilities. Implement request and response transformations based on customer needs.
• Apply Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for securing API endpoints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Kong Administrator and Developer, with a deep understanding of Kong's architecture and functionalities.
• Strong understanding of API design principles (RESTful APIs, OpenAPI specifications).
• Experience with web services and micro services architectures.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Lua, Python).
• Experience with DevOps principles and tools (e.g., Git, CI/CD).
• Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Certifications in Kong or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) implementations.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Kong Ingress.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with API security tools (e.g., OAuth, OIDC, Auth0).
• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, JMeter, Insomnia).