Senior API Management Engineer – Kong Enterprise Deployment
| Company | Abile Group |
|---|---|
| Location | Springfield, VA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience in IT, with a strong emphasis on API management, cloud operations, and customer support
- In-depth knowledge of enterprise API gateway solution preferably Kong and its integration in cloud environments
- Expertise in AWS cloud services and infrastructure management
- Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, particularly in API and cloud contexts
- Strong familiarity with Linux distributions (e.g., RedHat, CentOS)
- Proficiency in DevOps practices, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and continuous integration tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Nexus)
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and mentor junior team members
- Proven experience in deploying and managing Kong Enterprise API gateway or similar platforms
Responsibilities
- Leads the deployment, configuration, and management of the API gateway solution in an enterprise environment.
- Ensures high availability, performance, and scalability of API infrastructure.
- Provides expert-level technical support to customers, resolving complex issues related to API management and cloud infrastructure.
- Collaborates closely with engineering teams to enhance API consumption and integration across various applications.
- Monitors and optimizes API performance, identifying and addressing potential scalability and reliability issues.
- Develops and maintains comprehensive documentation and best practices for API management and support.
- Drives continuous improvement initiatives in API strategies and cloud operations.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.