KONG API Management (APIM) Engineer

GiGa-Ops Global SolutionsChicago, IL
5dHybrid

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
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