Kong Developer

Questronix Corporation; Pasig; Hybrid; PHP 558,000 - 781,200; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm in Metro Manila is seeking a skilled API Developer to design and maintain APIs using Kong. The role requires advanced knowledge of Kong's architecture and RESTful API design, with responsibilities including plugin creation, API integration, and performance monitoring. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience with Kong, proficiency in scripting languages, and strong collaboration skills. This position offers a hybrid work model in Ortigas.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience using Kong.
• Deep understanding of Kong's architecture and API gateway management.
• Proficiency in RESTful API design and OpenAPI specifications.
• Strong experience with scripting languages like Lua or Python.
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and CI/CD tools.
• Experience with API testing and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Understanding of API security tools and protocols.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Amenable to work in Ortigas (hybrid).

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining APIs using Kong.
• Creating custom plugins for Kong to extend functionality.
• Integrating Kong with existing APIs and applications.
• Monitoring the API gateway and troubleshooting issues.
• Maintaining API specifications and documentation.
• Working closely with developers and stakeholders.
• Keeping up-to-date with Kong features and best practices.

Skills

Kong expertise

RESTful API design

Scripting languages proficiency

CI/CD pipelines familiarity

Communication and collaboration skills

Tools

Git

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

• Designing, developing, and maintaining APIs using Kong.

• Creating custom plugins for Kong to extend its functionality, such as for authentication, authorization, or traffic control.
• Integrating Kong with existing APIs, services, and applications.
• Monitoring the API gateway, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring its performance and stability.
• Maintaining API specifications, documentation, and developer portals.
• Working closely with other developers, architects, and stakeholders.
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest Kong features, best practices, and security updates.

• At least 2 years of experience using Kong.
• Deep understanding of Kong's architecture, functionalities, and API gateway management.
• Proficiency in RESTful API design, OpenAPI specifications, and microservices architectures.
• Strong experience with scripting languages like Lua or Python, and potentially other languages like JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Familiarity with DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Git, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions.
• Experience with API testing, functional testing, test automation tools, and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their integration with Kong.
• Understanding of API security tools and protocols like OAuth, OIDC, and RBAC.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
• Amenable to work in Ortigas (hybrid)