API Platform Engineer

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on API Platform Engineer to design, build, operate, and maintain our API platform and related CI/CD pipelines at Alter Domus. The role requires a deep understanding of CI/CD workflows, Kubernetes infrastructure, networking layers, and API management, specifically leveraging Kong API Gateway. Experience with AWS and Azure environments will be highly beneficial. Your future responsibilities Design, build, develop, implement, and maintain APIs, ensuring they adhere to industry best practices and standards. Create and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps to streamline API deployments and updates. Configure, operate, and maintain Kubernetes infrastructure, ensuring secure and efficient networking for API exposure. Manage and optimize Kong API Gateway to facilitate effective API governance, monitoring, and security. Collaborate cross-functionally with development, security, and operations teams to ensure the platform aligns with business and technical requirements. Monitor, troubleshoot, and proactively address platform issues to maintain reliability and high performance. Establish and uphold best practices and standards for API lifecycle management and integration Your profile Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in building and managing CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). Strong proficiency with Kubernetes infrastructure and networking configurations. Proven hands-on experience operating and maintaining Kong API Gateway. Experience with Docker and infrastructure as-code tools such as Terraform and Helm. Solid experience in API development and familiarity with API best practices and standards. Familiarity with cloud environments, particularly AWS and Azure. Ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams, translating business and technical needs into actionable engineering tasks. Excellent problem-solving skills, coupled with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Fluent in English

We are Alter Domus. Meaning "The Other House" in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.