KONG API Management (APIM) Engineer

GiGa-Ops Global Solutions•Chicago, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced KONG API Management (APIM) Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise-grade API platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with KONG API Management , API security, and REST-based integrations, and will collaborate closely with application, platform, and security teams.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in software engineering, integration, or platform engineering roles
1–2 years of hands-on experience with KONG API Management (APIM)
KONG API Management Platform (hands-on configuration and support)
RESTful API design and development
JSON-based integrations
OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect authentication frameworks
API security concepts (JWT, token validation, rate limiting)
API lifecycle management
Version control systems (Git or equivalent)

Nice To Haves

Experience with APIM migration projects
Docker and Kubernetes exposure
CI/CD tools for API deployment and configuration
Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP
Monitoring and logging tools used in API ecosystems
Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and middleware

Responsibilities

Design, configure, and support APIs using the KONG API Management platform , including gateway routing, plugins, and policy configurations
Provide hands-on implementation and operational support for RESTful APIs and JSON-based integrations
Implement and manage API security using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect , and related authentication and authorization mechanisms
Support API lifecycle management , including onboarding, versioning, documentation, and deprecation
Participate in APIM migration initiatives , including assessment, planning, and execution of migrations from legacy or alternate API management platforms to KONG
Collaborate with application development, platform, and security teams to onboard APIs and ensure compliance with enterprise standards
Troubleshoot and resolve API gateway, performance, security, and connectivity issues across development, test, and production environments
Monitor API traffic, usage, and performance metrics; proactively identify and remediate issues
Support CI/CD pipelines for API and gateway configuration deployments
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions related to API and integration architecture
Develop and maintain technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to support teams
Operate with minimal supervision while contributing to continuous improvement of the APIM platform