Technology Lead | Energy Upstream | Upstream -- Data Architect – MidWork Location & Reporting Address: Chicago, IL 60606 (Onsite-Hybrid. Will consider candidates willing to relocate to client's location)Contract duration: 6 monthsMAX VENDOR RATE: per hour maxTarget Start Date: 01 Feb 2026Does this position require independent candidates only? YesMust Have Skills: Kong API GatewayNice to Have Skills: API ManagementDetailed Job Description:A Kong Data Architect designs and governs the data models, analytics pipelines, and observability frameworks that support Kong API Gateway operations, ensuring data accuracy, availability, and scalability across services.
They define standards for logging, monitoring, API metadata management, and integrate Kong's operational data with enterprise systems to enable insights, governance, and performanceMinimum Years of Experience: 9 yearsCertifications Needed: NoneTop 3 responsibilities you would expect the Subcon to shoulder and execute:Interview Process (Is face to face required?) NoAny additional information you would like to share about the project specs/nature of work: