Senior Technical Software Engineer - API Platform (Kong) The Emirates Group

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To be considered for the role you must meet the below requirements:

• Degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Information Technology.

Knowledge/skills:

• Strong experience in building, operating, and supporting enterprise-scale API platforms using Kong API Gateway, including API design, gateway configuration, policy enforcement, and production operations.br>
• Proven expertise in designing, developing, and securing scalable APIs (RESTful, GraphQL) for enterprise environments, leveraging microservices and integration platforms.
• Hands-on experience in the design, development, and management of asynchronous APIs, including event-driven and message-based integration patterns.br>
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) expertise, with practical experience using tools such as Terraform and Ansible, along with source control and collaboration using GitLab.br>
• Demonstrated experience building and managing DevSecOps pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, enabling automated build, test, security, and deployment workflows.br>
• Experience in designing and developing complex, enterprise-grade software solutions using modern engineering methodologies such as Domain-Driven Design and Test-Driven Development within large, cross-functional organizations.br>
• Strong programming/automation skills in languages commonly used for integration and platform development, including Java and Python.br>
• Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts and Kubernetes, including containerized workloads, ingress controllers, and distributed platform architectures.br>
• Good understanding of Linux and networking fundamentals, including system troubleshooting, TCP/IP, load balancing, and security concepts.br>
• Strong knowledge of observability principles, with experience using monitoring and APM tools such as Dynatrace for metrics, logging, tracing, and performance analysis.br>
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and operating highly scalable and high-performance systems capable of handling large data volumes and critical workloads.br>
• Good understanding of application and enterprise integration concepts, with hands-on experience in integration tools such as TIBCO BusinessWorks, SnapLogic and Solace.