Req ID: 294790
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Kong API Gateway Engineer to join our team in Irving, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- API Gateway Management: Oversee the development and maintenance of the Kong API gateway, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance.
API Development: Design, implement, and maintain Kong configurations and custom plugins to meet business and technical requirements. - Architecture Design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable and secure API gateway architectures that align with enterprise standards and best practices.
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Implement monitoring and logging solutions to proactively identify and resolve issues, ensuring seamless operation of API services.
- Security Enforcement: Enforce security policies and ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies for API management.
- Performance Optimization: Continuously analyze system performance and implement enhancements to improve efficiency and throughput.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Collaboration: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to integrate Kong with existing systems and workflows.
- Support: Provide tier-3 support for incident resolution and ensure timely resolution of production issues.
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- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in API gateway operations, engineering, and architecture, with a strong focus on Kong.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Kong API gateway, Lua scripting, and related technologies. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines is highly desirable.
- Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Security: In-depth knowledge of API security practices, including OAuth, JWT, and API key management.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in Full Stack .Net development (.Net + Angular + WebServices + Web API)
- Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
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About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com
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