Technology Architect - Kong Designer

Posted 3 hours 8 minutes ago by Cognizant

Permanent
Full Time
Design Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

As a Technology Architect you will be instrumental in designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that leverage Docker Container KONG technologies and REST APIs.

Your expertise will drive innovation and efficiency ensuring robust security protocols and seamless integration.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and contribute to the companys growth in the financial risk domain

Technical Skills Required:

  • Docker

  • Container

  • KONG OSS

  • KONG Insomnia

  • KONG Enterprise

  • KONG Mesh

  • KONG Konnect

  • Stop Light

  • Swagger Hub

  • Authentication & Authorization

  • Swagger

  • Postman

  • REST / API

  • Service Testing

  • Kubernetes

  • Security Protocols

  • JSON Web Token

  • Lua

  • JSON

  • Rest API

  • JavaScript

  • SAML

Nice to have skills: Domain Skills : Audit & QC-Financial Risk

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement scalable architecture solutions using Docker Container and KONG technologies to enhance system performance and reliability.

  • Migrate existing estate from APIGEE to KONG - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate REST APIs and ensure seamless communication between services.

  • Oversee the deployment and management of Kubernetes clusters to optimize resource utilization and maintain high availability.

  • Provide technical guidance on authentication and authorization protocols to safeguard data integrity and privacy.

  • Conduct thorough testing of REST/API services using tools like Postman and Swagger Hub to ensure functionality and performance.

  • Implement security protocols including JSON Web Token and SAML to protect sensitive information and maintain compliance.

  • Develop and maintain Lua scripts for custom integrations and automation tasks to streamline operations.

  • Utilize JSON and JavaScript to create dynamic and responsive applications that meet user requirements.

  • Lead efforts in auditing and quality control to identify and mitigate financial risks ensuring regulatory compliance.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions that drive value.

  • Provide mentorship and training to junior team members fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

  • Engage in regular reviews and updates of system architecture to align with industry best practices and emerging technologies.

  • Travel as required to support project implementation and stakeholder engagement ensuring successful delivery of solutions.

Experience Required

  • Extensive experience with Docker Container and KONG technologies is required to design robust architecture solutions.

  • Proficiency in REST/API service testing using Postman and Swagger Hub is essential for ensuring system functionality.

  • Strong understanding of security protocols including JSON Web Token and SAML is necessary to protect data integrity.

  • Familiarity with Kubernetes for resource optimization and high availability is crucial for maintaining system performance.

  • Experience in auditing and quality control within the financial risk domain is a valuable asset for regulatory compliance.

  • Knowledge of Lua scripting and JSON is beneficial for custom integrations and dynamic application development.

  • Expertise in JavaScript is required to create responsive and user-friendly applications that meet business needs.

Certifications Required:

  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Docker Certified Associate, KONG API Gateway Certification

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