API Architect with Kong

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EPAM is committed to providing our global team of 36,700+ EPAMers with inspiring careers from day one. EPAMers lead with passion and honesty and think creatively. Our people are the source of our success and we value collaboration, try to always understand our customers' business, and strive for the highest standards of excellence. In today's new market conditions, we continue to support operations for hundreds of clients around the world remotely, with the vast majority of our teams working from home. No matter where you are located, you'll join a dedicated, diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
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You are curious, persistent, logical and clever - a true techie at heart. You enjoy living by the code of your craft and developing elegant solutions for complex problems. If this sounds like you, this could be the perfect opportunity to join EPAM as an API Architect with Kong. Scroll down to learn more about the position's responsibilities and requirements.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Consulting API Architect
  • Responsible for API Program set up and operation, collecting data and reporting on KPIs, coordination between individual API product teams, as well as the advice on API technology
  • Works closely with Architecture team, and API product teams
  • Understand process for creating APIs that conform to the OpenAPI spec (aka Swagger Spec)
  • Work with development teams to create APIs that conform to the spec
  • Build an Object Repository and manage that will contain reusable objects and components for the teams to foster consistency and reusability


REQUIREMENTS

  • Senior IT professional with experience leading or participating in an enterprise IT governance program - API program, SOA/Integration program, ARB, security review board or similar
  • Leadership and organizational skill, experience with coordinating multiple teams, strong communication skills, strong API and modern architecture knowledge
  • Good Communication skills - customer facing role
  • Experience with API design
  • Kong Enterprise - strong understanding and experience is mandatory
  • Understanding of HTTP specification, REST, JSON and XML
  • Understanding of GO Programming Language
  • Understanding of TLS, certificates, keystore and truststore
  • Understanding of API testing
  • Familiarity with OpenApi specification
  • Familiarity with OAuth
  • Familiarity with OOP and GOF Design Patterns
  • Familiarity with Scrum or similar agile practices
  • Ability to distil complex requirements


NICE TO HAVE

  • Experience in defining and reporting KPIs, experience with modern delivery pipelines, knowledge of Kong Enterprise Service Connectivity Platform
  • Experience with other API management platforms a plus


WHAT WE OFFER

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
  • Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
  • Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
  • Accident Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Pet Insurance
  • REQ #: 204069711


ADDITIONAL

  • This position operates in a remote capacity, but you must live within driving distance to an EPAM office. Your recruiter will discuss specific details about work location during the initial interview process
  • Depending on the position, EPAM employees may need to work at a client worksite or an EPAM office. To protect employees and help communities fight the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination is required to visit a EPAM office in the US, and many of our clients have similar policies in place. Due to this, a COVID-19 vaccination may be necessary and when applicable, specific details will be discussed during the interview process which may include providing proof of vaccination. For candidates with exceptional circumstances that prevent them from getting the COVID-19 vaccine, we will offer alternative reasonable accommodation, where possible, which should be coordinated by your recruiter and discussed directly with an HR Representative
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