Senior KONG & AI Gateway Developer

Senior Kong & Ai Gateway DeveloperWe are looking for a highly skilled Kong & Ai Gateway Developer to support customer's API Management and AI Integration initiatives. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Kong Gateway, Kong Ai Gateway, API Security, AI/LLM integrations, and enterprise-scale API management solutions.Required ExperienceMinimum 7+ years of relevant experience in Kong API Gateway and Kong Ai Gateway.Strong experience in designing, developing, and implementing API Management solutions.Hands-on experience with Kong Gateway Enterprise, Kong Konnect, and Ai Gateway capabilities.Experience integrating AI/LLM platforms such as OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, or similar.Strong knowledge of REST APIs, Microservices, API Lifecycle Management, and API Governance.Experience with API Security standards including OAuth2.0, OIDC, JWT, mTLS, and Rate Limiting.Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.Strong scripting skills in Python, JavaScript, or Go.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and manage enterprise API solutions using Kong Gateway and Ai Gateway.Implement Ai Gateway policies for LLM routing, observability, security, governance, and token management.Configure and manage API authentication, authorization, traffic control, and monitoring.Develop integrations between enterprise applications and Ai/LLM services.Troubleshoot and resolve API performance, security, and scalability issues.Collaborate with architecture, security, and application teams to deliver robust API solutions.Implement CI/CD pipelines and automation for API deployments.Prepare technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational runbooks.Desired SkillsHands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized deployments.Experience with Kong Plugins, Custom Plugin Development, and Kong Ingress Controller.Knowledge of DevOps tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Terraform, and Ansible.Understanding of Ai governance, prompt security, and LLM observability frameworks.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Educational QualificationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.Preferred CertificationsKong Gateway CertificationKong Advanced/API Management CertificationsCloud Certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)AI/Generative AI related certificationsRelevant Experience: Mandatory 7+ years in Kong & Ai Gateway Domain: API Management, Ai Gateway, Generative Ai Integration, Enterprise Integration Solutions.