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Job description
Pay Range: $66.44/hr. to $67.69/hr. on W2 | $78.57/hr. to $88.00/hr. on C2C
Domain: Technology | API Management & Cloud Architecture
SKILLS REQUIRED
13+ years of enterprise IT experience with a focus on API Architecture and Integration
Deep technical expertise with KONG API Gateway (Enterprise preferred), including configuration, plugins, routing, and traffic policies
Strong hands‑on experience with AWS cloud platforms and hybrid cloud deployment models
Proven experience conducting architectural feasibility assessments and producing clear, structured technical recommendations
Solid command of API security patterns, including OAuth2, JWT, and mTLS
Secondary (Good to Have)
Hands‑on familiarity with DevOps pipelines, CI/CD automation, and container platforms like Docker and Kubernetes
Knowledge of logging, monitoring, and observability stacks such as Prometheus and Grafana
Comparative experience with other API gateways like Apigee or AWS API Gateway
Prior background leading technical evaluations for enterprise‑wide application modernization or migration initiatives
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking an elite, senior‑level KONG API Architect for a high‑impact, hybrid engagement based out of Waukegan, IL. Serving as a KONG Feasibility Assessment Consultant, the successful candidate will lead the comprehensive technical evaluation of the KONG API Gateway platform for a major API modernization initiative. This strategic role is responsible for analyzing current‑state architecture, evaluating technology stack compatibility, assessing both functional and non‑functional requirements, and presenting definitive architectural recommendations to technical and executive leadership teams.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct a rigorous architectural feasibility study of KONG (OSS or Enterprise) to evaluate its fit, integration complexity, security alignment, and operational readiness within the ecosystem.
Analyze current‑state architecture—including existing legacy gateways, integrations, security models, and deployment environments—to identify risks, technical gaps, and dependencies.
Evaluate KONG plugin ecosystems (both native and custom) against complex enterprise use cases, defining integration patterns for upstream services, authentication providers, and developer portals.
Formulate detailed effort estimations, migration timelines, resource requirements, and architecture options for a full‑scale KONG implementation.
Partner closely with client enterprise architects and SMEs to validate technical assumptions, prepare formal assessment documentation, and present findings to technical and leadership stakeholders.
BENEFITS
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
EEOC Compliance
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
DISCLAIMER
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Worksite address
waukegan, IL, 60087, US
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