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Kong Architect
Trishiv AI Tech Services Private Limited · Chennai · onsite · Posted 29d ago
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About this role
Job Description:
Experience: 5–12 Years
Notice Period:- 30 days
Budget: Up to 25 Lpa
Location: Chennai / PAN India
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Kong API Architect to design, implement, and manage scalable API Gateway solutions using Kong (Enterprise/OSS). The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in API management, microservices architecture, and cloud-native technologies, and will play a key role in defining API strategy and governance across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, architect, and implement API Gateway solutions using Kong Gateway (Enterprise/OSS)
- Define API management standards, best practices, and governance frameworks
- Architect and manage microservices-based API ecosystems
- Configure and optimize Kong plugins (rate limiting, authentication, logging, security policies)
- Implement OAuth2, JWT, API key, and mTLS-based security mechanisms
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate Kong within Kubernetes/Docker environments
- Set up and manage Kong Konnect (if applicable) for hybrid/cloud deployments
- Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of API infrastructure
- Work closely with development teams to define API specifications (REST/GraphQL)
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve API Gateway performance and reliability issues
- Drive API versioning, lifecycle management, and documentation standards
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams on API best practices
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in API Management / Integration Architecture
- Strong hands-on experience with Kong API Gateway (Enterprise or OSS)
- Solid understanding of Microservices Architecture and API-first design
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration
- Proficiency in REST, GraphQL, and API security protocols (OAuth2, JWT, mTLS)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Familiarity with Service Mesh (Istio/Linkerd) is a plus
- Strong scripting/programming skills (Lua, Python, or Go preferred)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Prior experience in API Gateway migration (e.g., from Apigee/MuleSoft to Kong) is a plus
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GraphQLDevopsDockerApi Managementamazon web serviceskubernetsAPI governanceKong API Gatewaymicroservices architechtureKong KonnectREST APIMicrosoft AzureCi/Cd