What are the responsibilities and job description for the DevOps Engineer - API at Scale US (F/M/D) position at Flowdesk?
We are seeking a DevOps Engineer with expertise in managing APIs at scale, particularly with experience in API gateways like Kong. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimise scalable API infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance.
You will work closely with engineering teams to streamline API management, automate processes, and maintain reliable systems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Your mission will be to
- Design, deploy, and manage API gateways (e.g., Kong) to support high-traffic, scalable applications.
- Optimise API performance and reliability through load balancing, caching, and rate-limiting configurations.
- Monitor and troubleshoot API traffic patterns, ensuring seamless integration and low latency.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) to manage API ecosystems.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment, testing, and scaling of API services.
- Ensure high availability and fault tolerance of API systems through robust infrastructure design.
- Establish and maintain monitoring and alerting for API gateways and services using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or OpenTelemetry.
- Analyse logs and metrics to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks or issues in API traffic.
- Implement and optimise tracing solutions for end-to-end visibility of API requests.
- Work closely with engineering and product teams to align API strategies with business requirements.
- Define and enforce API standards, security protocols, and access controls to ensure compliance and reliability.
- Provide guidance on API lifecycle management, including versioning, deprecation, and updates.
Background and experience
- 5 years of experience
- Fluency in English.
- Proven experience with API management tools like Kong.
- Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and API security best practices (e.g., OAuth, JWT).
- Experience with Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and their API management features.
- Hands-on experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Prometheus).
- Understanding of networking concepts.
Join our team and contribute to a resilient and cutting-edge trading infrastructure that supports Flowdesk's growth and innovation in the crypto markets!
> International environment (English is the main language)
> 100% Coverage from Justworks Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision plans)
> Top of the range equipment Macbook, keyboard, laptop stand, 4K monitor & headphones
> Team events and offsites
> Coming soon gym memberships, international mobility & lot of other cool benefits!
The base salary range for this role is between $100,000 - $140,000 in the State of New York. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.
Recruitment Process> Are you interested in this job but feel you haven't ticked all the boxes? Don't hesitate to apply and tell us in the cover letter section why we should meet!
Here's what you can expect if you apply
On the agenda discussions rather than trick questions! These moments of exchange will allow you to understand how Flowdesk works and its values. But they are also (and above all) an opportunity for you to present your career path and your expectations for your next job!
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000
