Cognizant
Technology Architect – Kong Designer
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Cognizant
Technology Architect – Kong Designer
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London
Remote or hybrid
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Description

As a Technology Architect you will be instrumental in designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that leverage Docker Container KONG technologies and REST APIs.

Your expertise will drive innovation and efficiency ensuring robust security protocols and seamless integration.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and contribute to the companys growth in the financial risk domain…

Technical Skills Required:

  • Docker
  • Container
  • KONG OSS
  • KONG Insomnia
  • KONG Enterprise
  • KONG Mesh
  • KONG Konnect
  • Stop Light
  • Swagger Hub
  • Authentication & Authorization
  • Swagger
  • Postman
  • REST / API
  • Service Testing
  • Kubernetes
  • Security Protocols
  • JSON Web Token
  • Lua
  • JSON
  • Rest API
  • JavaScript
  • SAML

Nice to have skills: Domain Skills : Audit & QC-Financial Risk

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement scalable architecture solutions using Docker Container and KONG technologies to enhance system performance and reliability.
  • Migrate existing estate from APIGEE to KONG - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate REST APIs and ensure seamless communication between services.
  • Oversee the deployment and management of Kubernetes clusters to optimize resource utilization and maintain high availability.
  • Provide technical guidance on authentication and authorization protocols to safeguard data integrity and privacy.
  • Conduct thorough testing of REST/API services using tools like Postman and Swagger Hub to ensure functionality and performance.
  • Implement security protocols including JSON Web Token and SAML to protect sensitive information and maintain compliance.
  • Develop and maintain Lua scripts for custom integrations and automation tasks to streamline operations.
  • Utilize JSON and JavaScript to create dynamic and responsive applications that meet user requirements.
  • Lead efforts in auditing and quality control to identify and mitigate financial risks ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions that drive value.
  • Provide mentorship and training to junior team members fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Engage in regular reviews and updates of system architecture to align with industry best practices and emerging technologies.
  • Travel as required to support project implementation and stakeholder engagement ensuring successful delivery of solutions.

Experience Required

  • Extensive experience with Docker Container and KONG technologies is required to design robust architecture solutions.
  • Proficiency in REST/API service testing using Postman and Swagger Hub is essential for ensuring system functionality.
  • Strong understanding of security protocols including JSON Web Token and SAML is necessary to protect data integrity.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes for resource optimization and high availability is crucial for maintaining system performance.
  • Experience in auditing and quality control within the financial risk domain is a valuable asset for regulatory compliance.
  • Knowledge of Lua scripting and JSON is beneficial for custom integrations and dynamic application development.
  • Expertise in JavaScript is required to create responsive and user-friendly applications that meet business needs.

Certifications Required:

  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Docker Certified Associate, KONG API Gateway Certification

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Cognizant
Technology Architect – Kong Designer
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