Sr Engineer

About us

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About API Gateway

We Provide robust platforms and promote best practices to enable APIs In Target Tech. The Development Team is present in both TII & MPLS providing seamless 24/7 support to Target Community.

Overview

We are looking for an Senior Engineer to support our API Gateway infrastructure, working closely with the Lead Engineer. This role will involve hands‑on development and operational support of our API Gateway, sidecar proxy, and server management using Ansible.

Key Responsibilities

• API Gateway Management: Design, implement, and maintain the API Gateway using HAProxy, Envoy Proxy, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Sidecar Proxy Development: Enhance and support the in‑house sidecar proxy written in Golang, focusing on performance optimization and feature development.
• Server Fleet Management: Automate server management and deployment using Ansible, ensuring efficient resource utilization and uptime.
• Internal Router Control Plane: Collaborate on the development and maintenance of the internal router control plane using Golang, integrating with Kafka, Redis, and MongoDB.
• Content Delivery Network (CDN) Integration: Support content delivery network services and focus on performance optimization and feature development.
• API Monitoring: Implement and manage API monitoring solutions to track performance, availability, and security metrics.
• API Security: Develop and enforce API security best practices, utilizing tools and frameworks to protect against vulnerabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in software development, preferably in backend systems built on JVM
• Familiarity with Golang and microservices architecture is a big plus
• Basic understanding of API management and experience with Envoy Proxy is a plus.
• Experience with Ansible or similar automation tools.
• Knowledge of Kafka, Redis, and MongoDB is advantageous.
• Understanding of CDN technologies and API security concepts is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and a team‑oriented mindset.

Skills

• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to principal engineers, product manager, management stakeholders.

Must Have Skills

• Java/Kotlin, ReactJS/Angular and Postgre

Experience Level

• Senior Level