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Kong API Gateway Administrator – Kubernetes

United TechnologyUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted 2 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career in API gateway administration with this remote opportunity at a reputable company, offering significant growth and skill development in Kubernetes and Kong. You'll thrive in this role if you have a strong background in API gateway management and Kubernetes, and you're eager to contribute to innovative technology solutions. Apply now to join a dynamic team and shape the future of API management.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
United States
Posted
1 week ago
ShellAPI GatewayKubernetesPython

Job Description

Job Title: Kong API Gateway Administrator – Kubernetes

Location: Remote
Openings: 2 – 1 Mid-Level & 1 Senior-Level
Experience: 5–10 Years

Must-Have Skills

  • Kong API Gateway
  • Kubernetes Clusters
  • Unix / Linux
  • API Gateway Administration
  • Kong Deployment & Configuration
  • WSO2 API Management
  • Kubernetes Deployment & Troubleshooting
  • API Gateway Security & Policies
  • Cluster Administration
  • Python / Shell Scripting
  • Production Support & Troubleshooting

Key Requirement

Looking for Kong API Gateway Administrators with strong hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and supporting API Gateways on Kubernetes clusters.

Candidates should have strong fundamentals in Kubernetes, Unix/Linux operating systems, clusters, and API Gateway administration. Experience with Kong is highly preferred, while exposure to WSO2, Python, or Shell scripting is beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deploy and administer Kong API Gateway on Kubernetes clusters.
  • Configure and maintain API Gateway services, routes, plugins, and policies.
  • Support Kubernetes-based API Gateway environments.
  • Troubleshoot Kong, Kubernetes, cluster, and Unix/Linux-related issues.
  • Monitor API Gateway availability, performance, and reliability.
  • Support API security, authentication, routing, and traffic-management configurations.
  • Perform production support, incident troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
  • Automate administrative and operational activities using Python or Shell scripting where applicable.
  • Collaborate with application, DevOps, infrastructure, and API development teams.
  • Maintain technical and operational documentation.

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