KONG/API GATEWAY SURGE ENGINEER
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 15, 2026. Constellation West scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Overview:
Software Developer SME:
Customer: Internal Revenue Services (IRS)
Position Summary
Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert supporting implementation and migration activities for Kong Enterprise or comparable API Gateway platforms.
Required Experience
- Kong Enterprise
- API Gateway implementation
- Enterprise integrations
- Gateway migration
- Gateway policies
- Plugin configuration
- Developer portals
- API security
Preferred Experience
Experience with:
- Kong
- Apigee
- IBM API Connect
- MuleSoft
- Azure API Management
- AWS API Gateway
Preferred Skills
- Kubernetes
- OpenShift
- Docker
- GitOps
- CI/CD
- OAuth
- JWT
- OpenID Connect
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
Clearance
No clearance required.
Work Location
Hybrid / Remote.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Constellation West will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
About The Organization:
Constellation West is an award winning company that delivers Information Technology (IT) engineering services and solutions and non-IT subject matter expertise worldwide. Established in 1997, Constellation West is an industry leader, partnering with key organizations. As a prime contractor or preferred subcontractor, we have a continual list of opportunities to fill nationwide with multiple agencies such as the Department of Veteran Affairs, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and the national intelligence community. Many positions supporting the U.S. federal government require our employees to be granted security clearances.
Constellation West provides fully integrated solutions spanning all aspects of system/network engineering, system/network administration, data management, information assurance, quality assurance, full lifecycle support, software development, and geospatial information services. Constellation West looks for the right people ready to step up and be part of a dynamic team.
Are you up for an exciting challenge? Do you want to apply your expertise and knowledge to solve complex problems? Join our team at Constellation West! We offer an exhilarating work environment, a competitive salary, and benefits that will reward your hard work and dedication. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive 401(k) plan
- Competitive Health Benefits
- 11 Paid Holidays!!
- 15 PTO Days!
- Veteran Hiring Preference
Constellation West is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V