Looking to elevate your career? We are hiring a Sr. Platform Engineer for one for our partners. If you have worked on Kong API Gateway, Kubernetes or any other service mesh this could be your perfect opportunity. I'd like to encourage you to apply for candidates with relevant experience. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with raj.tiwari@ascendion.com
About the Role:
Key Responsibilities:
* Implement and manage Kong Mesh to support service-to-service communication within a Kubernetes and/or hybrid environment.
* Configure and maintain features such as mTLS, traffic routing, circuit breakers, rate limiting, and observability.
* Collaborate with developers and SREs to onboard applications onto the service mesh.
* Automate service mesh deployments and configurations using CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
* Monitor mesh performance, troubleshoot issues, and tune configurations for optimal performance.
* Ensure secure and consistent communication between microservices using mesh policies.
* Document configurations, workflows, and best practices for team and organizational use.
Requirements:
Must-Have:
* Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
* Experience in DevOps, SRE, or platform/infrastructure roles.
* Hands-on experience with Kong Mesh (or other service mesh solutions like Istio, Linkerd, Kuma).
* Solid understanding of Kubernetes, Envoy proxy, and container orchestration concepts.
* Experience with microservices architecture and network security (mTLS, RBAC).
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or Helm.
* Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, or Go).
Join our engineering team to build and scale service mesh architecture using Kong Mesh, Envoy, and Kubernetes. We're looking for someone with deep experience in service discovery, zero-trust networking, and microservices observability. If you have hands-on skills with Kuma, Istio, or similar, and enjoy owning mesh strategy end-to-end, we’d love to talk.
Pay range and compensation package:
Competitive salary based on years of relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
If you're interested in exploring this opportunity further, please don't hesitate to reach out or apply!