Kong API Developer - Manager - 67468071
About The Position
As a Kong API Developer, you will lead the design and delivery of enterprise-grade APIs and microservices, ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant solutions in the Payer domain. Beyond technical execution, you will provide strategic direction, mentor teams, and drive innovation in API management practices. This role requires deep expertise in Java, cloud deployment, and Kong technologies, combined with leadership skills to guide projects and people. In this role, you will: Define and oversee scalable technology architectures aligned with business goals. Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless integration of solutions. Drive adoption of Docker and Kubernetes for optimized deployment and performance. Champion the use of Kong OSS, Kong Insomnia, and Kong Enterprise for enterprise API management. Establish best practices for REST/API development, testing, and documentation. Oversee authentication and authorization frameworks with Security Protocols and JSON Web Tokens. Mentor and guide development teams, fostering technical excellence and innovation. Conduct regular assessments to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions. Engage stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Monitor system performance and lead optimization initiatives. Work model: At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Eagan, MN.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in Java-based API and microservice development.
- Proven expertise with Docker and Kubernetes in enterprise environments.
- Advanced proficiency with Kong technologies (OSS, Insomnia, Enterprise).
- Deep understanding of Security Protocols and JSON Web Tokens.
- Experience mentoring and leading technical teams.
Nice To Haves
- Track record of delivering large-scale API solutions in complex environments.
- Ability to translate business requirements into strategic technical roadmaps.
- Strong leadership presence and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with emerging API management practices and cloud-native innovations.
Responsibilities
- Define and oversee scalable technology architectures aligned with business goals.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless integration of solutions.
- Drive adoption of Docker and Kubernetes for optimized deployment and performance.
- Champion the use of Kong OSS, Kong Insomnia, and Kong Enterprise for enterprise API management.
- Establish best practices for REST/API development, testing, and documentation.
- Oversee authentication and authorization frameworks with Security Protocols and JSON Web Tokens.
- Mentor and guide development teams, fostering technical excellence and innovation.
- Conduct regular assessments to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
- Engage stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Monitor system performance and lead optimization initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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