Responsibilities:

• Install and configure Kong API Gateway, including all necessary plugins and modules.
• Set up Kong on various platforms, such as Docker, Kubernetes, and traditional servers.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Kong API Gateway, including monitoring, scaling, and performance optimization.
• Ensure the gateway's high availability and fault tolerance.
• Implement and maintain security measures using Kong plugins like rate limiting, authentication, and authorization.
• Protect against common API security threats, such as DDoS attacks and injection vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with development teams to design and manage API endpoints.
• Handle API versioning, deprecation, and documentation.
• Leverage Kong features to create and maintain API transformations, logging, and request/response modifications.
• Implement load balancing,caching, and traffic control.
• Set up monitoring solutions to track API traffic and performance.
• Utilize Kong's analytics and logging capabilities to gain insights into API usage.
• Create comprehensive documentation for the Kong API Gateway setup and configurations.
• Train team members on best practices and Kong features
• Proven experience in installing, configuring, and managing Kong API Gateway.
• Strong knowledge of API security best practices.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools like Lua, Python, or Shell.
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Kong certification or relevant certifications will be advantageous.