API Tech Lead: Gateway, Security & Kubernetes

XPT Software; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

XPT Software in Sydney seeks a senior API gateway specialist to own API onboarding, security, and production deployments. You'll leverage Apigee or similar platforms, ensure robust TLS/mTLS and certificate management, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep services reliable.

The role requires hands-on networking and Linux administration, Kubernetes experience, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in API gateway / API management.
• Hands-on API onboarding from requirements to production deployments.
• Solid security expertise: OAuth2, JWT, API Keys, TLS/mTLS, certificates.
• Production support for API gateways including incident management.
• Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, load balancers, SSL/TLS).
• Linux/RHEL administration in production.
• Kubernetes and containerized platforms.
• Ansible and CI/CD tools (GitLab preferred).
• Familiarity with controlled change management and release processes.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and customer engagement skills.

Skills

API gateway

API management

OAuth2

JWT

TLS/mTLS

Certificate management

Production support

Networking basics

Linux admin

Kubernetes

Containers

Ansible

CI/CD

GitLab

Release processes

Stakeholder mgmt

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Tools

Apigee

GitLab

Job description

XPT Software in Sydney seeks a senior API gateway specialist to own API onboarding, security, and production deployments. You'll leverage Apigee or similar platforms, ensure robust TLS/mTLS and certificate management, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep services reliable.

The role requires hands-on networking and Linux administration, Kubernetes experience, and strong stakeholder engagement.