API Platform Engineer

Location: 

Hyderabad, IN

ABOUT US:

 

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. 

 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com   

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

 

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 infrastructureas-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

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

 

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

 

Our global benefits also include:

 

  • Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
  • Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave
  • Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
  • Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
  • Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program 
  • The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
  • Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

 

Equity in every sense of the word:

 

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.  

 

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

 

(Alter Domus Privacy notice can be reviewed via Alter Domus webpage: https://alterdomus.com/privacy-notice/)

 

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