Layer 7 Engineer - INTL India

Post Date

Jun 04, 2024

Location

Memphis,
Tennessee

ZIP/Postal Code

38103
US
Oct 01, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

MEM-708872

Pay Rate

$12 - $18 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A large fortune 300 client/employer in Memphis, TN is looking for a senior Layer 7 engineer to join their Team remotely in India. This consultant will be working Night Shift that is from 9:00 pm - 6:00 am. as Senior Engineer for Layer 7, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining
Layer 7 solutions for the client. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop scalable and secure Layer 7 architectures, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement Layer 7 solutions to meet business requirements, ensuring high availability,
scalability, and security.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical
requirements for Layer 7 architectures.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including architectural diagrams,
configurations, and procedures.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to Layer 7 services, collaborating with other
teams as needed.
Optimize performance and scalability of Layer 7 solutions, monitoring and tuning them to meet
service level objectives.
Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in Layer 7 space, evaluating their
applicability to our environment.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members, fostering knowledge sharing
and continuous improvement.
Participate in the planning and execution of disaster recovery and business continuity strategies
for Layer 7 services.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of Layer 7 solutions with other
systems and services.
Conduct periodic security assessments and audits of Layer 7 infrastructure, implementing
necessary controls and remediation plans

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's
degree preferred.
6 to 8 years of experience in designing, implementing, and supporting Layer 7 solutions in a large scale production environment.
Strong expertise in Layer 7 protocols and technologies such as HTTP, SSL/TLS, API gateways,
load balancers, and reverse proxies.
Proficient in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python, with experience in scripting
languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell) for automation tasks.
Experience with Layer 7 solutions, including but not limited to F5 BIG-IP, NGINX, Apache HTTP
Server, and Kong.
Solid understanding of network protocols and concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and
switching.
Strong knowledge of security principles and best practices in Layer 7 environments, including web
application security and authentication mechanisms.
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and container technologies (e.g.,
Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross functional teams

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Certifications such as Certified F5 BIG-IP Administrator, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, or
related certifications

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.