Technology Architect - Kong Designer

As a Technology Architect you will be instrumental in designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that leverage Docker Container KONG technologies and REST APIs.

Your expertise will drive innovation and efficiency ensuring robust security protocols and seamless integration.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and contribute to the companys growth in the financial risk domain.., * Design and implement scalable architecture solutions using Docker Container and KONG technologies to enhance system performance and reliability.

• Migrate existing estate from APIGEE to KONG - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate REST APIs and ensure seamless communication between services.
• Oversee the deployment and management of Kubernetes clusters to optimize resource utilization and maintain high availability.
• Provide technical guidance on authentication and authorization protocols to safeguard data integrity and privacy.
• Conduct thorough testing of REST/API services using tools like Postman and Swagger Hub to ensure functionality and performance.
• Implement security protocols including JSON Web Token and SAML to protect sensitive information and maintain compliance.
• Develop and maintain Lua scripts for custom integrations and automation tasks to streamline operations.
• Utilize JSON and JavaScript to create dynamic and responsive applications that meet user requirements.
• Lead efforts in auditing and quality control to identify and mitigate financial risks ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions that drive value.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior team members fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Engage in regular reviews and updates of system architecture to align with industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• Travel as required to support project implementation and stakeholder engagement ensuring successful delivery of solutions.

• Docker
• Container
• KONG OSS
• KONG Insomnia
• KONG Enterprise
• KONG Mesh
• KONG Konnect
• Stop Light
• Swagger Hub
• Authentication & Authorization
• Swagger
• Postman
• REST / API
• Service Testing
• Kubernetes
• Security Protocols
• JSON Web Token
• Lua
• JSON
• Rest API
• JavaScript
• SAML

Nice to have skills: Domain Skills : Audit & QC-Financial Risk, * Extensive experience with Docker Container and KONG technologies is required to design robust architecture solutions.

• Proficiency in REST/API service testing using Postman and Swagger Hub is essential for ensuring system functionality.
• Strong understanding of security protocols including JSON Web Token and SAML is necessary to protect data integrity.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes for resource optimization and high availability is crucial for maintaining system performance.
• Experience in auditing and quality control within the financial risk domain is a valuable asset for regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of Lua scripting and JSON is beneficial for custom integrations and dynamic application development.
• Expertise in JavaScript is required to create responsive and user-friendly applications that meet business needs.

Certifications Required:

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Docker Certified Associate, KONG API Gateway Certification