API Platform Engineer | Sydney, Australia
at Synechron
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 14 Aug, 2024 | Not Specified | 15 May, 2024 | 7 year(s) or above | Automation Tools,Design Principles,Software Requirements,Soft Skills,Code,Computer Science,Cloud Services,Bash,Information Technology,Infrastructure,Python,Scripting Languages,Platform Management,Communication Skills | No | No |
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Description:
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
- Proficiency with Kong API management and AWS cloud services.
- Familiarity with automation tools and DevOps methodologies (CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code).
- Experience with scripting languages such as Bash or Python.
- Knowledge of API design principles and standards (RESTful APIs, OpenAPI).
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Expertise in API platform management, specifically using Kong.
- Strong grasp of cloud-based solutions, preferably AWS.
- Solid understanding and application of API design and documentation standards.
- Competency in implementing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code for efficient API lifecycle management.
EXPERIENCE:
- 7-12 years of experience in API platform engineering, with a proven track record of managing API solutions on cloud platforms.
- Demonstrated experience with Kong gateway configurations and management.
- Substantial knowledge and practice of DevOps principles in a cloud environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Extensive experience with Kong and AWS cloud services.
- Proficiency in scripting languages and automation tools.
- Deep familiarity with API design and management principles.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
SOFT SKILLS:
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
- Collaborative mindset and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Diversity Statement: At Synechron, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees as part of our ‘Same Difference’ DEI initiative. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, and we offer flexible working arrangements to support our team’s needs and growth
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement API solutions using Kong and related technologies on AWS cloud.
- Manage Kong gateways to ensure scalability, security, and optimal performance.
- Lead automation of API deployments, testing, and lifecycle management adhering to DevOps principles.
- Work collaboratively with development teams to craft well-designed, secure, and documented APIs in alignment with OAS and Swagger standards.
- Monitor API systems to identify and resolve performance and security issues promptly.
Visa : Visa sponsorship is available for Irish nationals.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:7.0Max:12.0 year(s)
Information Technology/IT
IT Software - Application Programming / Maintenance
Software Engineering
Graduate
Computer science information technology or a related field or equivalent work experience
Proficient
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Sydney NSW, Australia