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Kong Architect
Job in
Fort Mill, York County, South Carolina, 29715, USA
Listed on 2025-11-27
Listing for:
Compunnel, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-11-27
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking a seasoned Kong Architect with extensive experience in technology modernization, API marketplaces, and AWS cloud services.
The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of experience, including at least 5 years in an architect role specializing in Kong, AWS, and API marketplaces.
This role requires a strong ability to lead and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the modernization of legacy APIs to scalable, cloud-based solutions on AWS.
- Architect, implement, and manage Kong API gateways and build API marketplaces.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or Cloud Formation.
- Drive API migration strategies to AWS Cloud, ensuring best practices in security, performance, and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Provide hands-on coding and mentorship for engineering teams.
- Optimize API architectures for reusability, maintainability, and high performance.
- Identify problems and opportunities for technology innovation with a focus on modern application development.
- Champion operationalization for Kong API marketplace.
- 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in API architecture.
- Expertise in Kong API Gateway and AWS cloud services (e.g., API Gateway, Lambda, ECS).
- Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Cloud Formation).
- Proficiency in .Net and knowledge of modern programming frameworks.
- Strong track record of leading API modernization and migration efforts.
- Excellent communication skills to interact with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
- Ability to explain the benefits and differences between legacy vs. modern applications (e.g., monolithic vs. micro apps).
- Must be an expert in Auth and MFA processes.
- Certification in AWS Architecture or similar.
- Experience with containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with Dev Ops and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with Angular development.
- Experience with MFE architectures for UI applications.
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