API Gateway (Kong) Developer - Contract - Australia

Urgent requirement of API Gateway (Kong) Developer - Contract - Australia

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

API Gateway Design & Development

Design, configure and manage APIs using the Kong API Gateway platform.Develop and implement API Gateway solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.

Kong API Gateway Administration

Configure and manage:Services, Routes, Upstreams, ConsumersImplement API lifecycle management practices.Configure and maintain gateway environments across DEV, ST, SIT, UAT and Production environments.Configure secure API communication channels.Manage certificates, trust relationships and gateway security controls.Ensure compliance with security standards and API governance requirements.

API Security & Access Management

Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms including: OAuth 2.0, Mutual TLS (mTLS), JWT-based security, API Key Management

Required Skills & Experience

API Gateway Expertise

Strong Hands-on Experience With

Kong API Gateway (Enterprise or OSS)API Gateway administration and configurationAPI lifecycle managementAPI governance frameworksEnterprise API management practices

API Design & Development

Strong Understanding Of

RESTful APIsAPI Management PrinciplesAPI Design StandardsOpenAPI / Swagger SpecificationsExperience delivering API Gateway solutions in highly regulated environments.Experience integrating API gateways with middleware, messaging and enterprise integration platforms.Exposure to WebMethods, RabbitMQ, Caching platforms and broader SOI architectures.Experience within Energy, Utilities, Government or Critical Infrastructure environments.Experience working across segregated High Trust and Low Trust network environments.

Duration: 6 Months and possible extension

Eligibility: Australian/NZ Citizens/PR Holders only

Email: jobs@hasthasolutions.com