Avensys is a reputed global IT professional services company headquartered in Singapore. Our service spectrum includes enterprise solution consulting, business intelligence, business process automation and managed services. Given our decade of success we have evolved to become one of the top trusted providers in Singapore and service a client base across banking and financial services, insurance, information technology, healthcare, retail and supply chain.
We are currently looking to hire a Backend Developer. This is an exciting opportunity to expand your skill set, achieve job satisfaction and work-life balance. More details as below.
JOB TYPE:
Long term Contract (Avensys Payroll)
Brief Job Description
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
Mandatory Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 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.
WHAT’S ON OFFER
You will be remunerated with an excellent base salary and entitled to attractive company benefits. Additionally, you will get the opportunity to enjoy a fun and collaborative work environment, alongside a strong career progression.
To submit your application, please apply online or share the updated cv to [email protected]. Your interest will be treated with strict confidentiality.
CONSULTANT DETAILS
Consultant Name: Khalid Farooq
Avensys Consulting Pte Ltd
EA Licence 12C575
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