KONG/API GATEWAY SURGE ENGINEER

Constellation West; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation West seeks a Kong/API Gateway Surge Engineer to lead implementation and migration efforts for Kong Enterprise or similar API gateway platforms. This full-time role is remote in the US with hybrid work options and requires experience in API security and plugin configuration.

The position emphasizes enterprise integrations, gateway migrations, and open collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable API services.

Qualifications

• Experience with Kong Enterprise and API gateway implementations.
• Ability to support migrations and enterprise integrations.
• Knowledge of plugin configuration and API security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for Kong Enterprise or comparable API gateway platforms for implementation and migration.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure secure, scalable API gateway deployments.
• Provide guidance on integrations and gateway governance across environments.

Skills

Kong Enterprise

API gateway implementation

Enterprise integrations

Gateway migration

Plugin configuration

API security

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Kong

IBM API Connect

MuleSoft

AWS API Gateway

Job description

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KONG/API GATEWAY SURGE ENGINEER

Full Time Remote, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 5250015

Job Overview:

Software Developer SME:

Customer: Internal Revenue Services (IRS)

Position Summary

Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert supporting implementation and migration activities for Kong Enterprise or comparable API Gateway platforms.

Required Experience

• Kong Enterprise
• API Gateway implementation
• Enterprise integrations
• Gateway migration
• Plugin configuration
• API security

Preferred Experience

Experience with:

• Kong
• IBM API Connect
• MuleSoft
• AWS API Gateway

Preferred Skills

• OpenShift
• Docker
• GitOps
• CI/CD
• OAuth
• JWT
• OpenID Connect

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience)

Clearance

No clearance required.

Work Location

Hybrid / Remote.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Constellation West will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

About The Organization:

Constellation West is an award winning company that delivers Information Technology (IT) engineering services and solutions and non-IT subject matter expertise worldwide. Established in 1997, Constellation West is an industry leader, partnering with key organizations. As a prime contractor or preferred subcontractor, we have a continual list of opportunities to fill nationwide with multiple agencies such as the Department of Veteran Affairs, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and the national intelligence community. Many positions supporting the U.S. federal government require our employees to be granted security clearances.

Constellation West provides fully integrated solutions spanning all aspects of system/network engineering, system/network administration, data management, information assurance, quality assurance, full lifecycle support, software development, and geospatial information services. Constellation West looks for the right people ready to step up and be part of a dynamic team.

Are you up for an exciting challenge? Do you want to apply your expertise and knowledge to solve complex problems? Join our team at Constellation West! We offer an exhilarating work environment, a competitive salary, and benefits that will reward your hard work and dedication. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Benefits include but are not limited to:

Constellation West is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V