KONG API Gateway

Hi All, We are immediately hiring for a KONG API Management (APIM) Engineer role for one of our CHICAGO, IL based client. Please go through the JD shared below and share your updated resume along with your contact details ASAP. Job Title: KONG API Management (APIM) Engineer Location: Chicago, IL (Local to Chicago is preferred) Duration: Long Term Contract Roles and 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 adherence to 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 and proactively identify and remediate issues. • Support CI/CD pipelines for API and gateway configuration deployments, where applicable. • 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. Must-Have Technology Stack • 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-Have Technology Stack • Experience with APIM migration projects. • Docker and Kubernetes exposure • CI/CD tools for API deployment and configuration • Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) • Monitoring and logging tools used in API ecosystems. • Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and middleware platforms Thanks & Regards Prabhash SYSTEM EDGE USA LLC