Lead API Infrastructure & Platform Operations

enGen; United States; Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

enGen is seeking a hands-on IT Manager to lead and support enterprise API Gateway infrastructure across hybrid environments. You will own platform reliability, API security, incident response, and architecture collaboration while guiding a team of engineers through complex cloud and on-prem approaches.

You should have deep experience with API gateway platforms, Kubernetes, automation, observability and security, plus strong leadership, communication and vendor management skills to align

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field.
• 5+ years in a leadership/mentoring role.
• 3 years developing, communicating and presenting concepts to varying audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support enterprise API Gateway infrastructure across hybrid environments.
• Ensure platform reliability and API security; manage incident response.
• Collaborate with architecture and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Coach and develop staff; drive continuous improvement and delivery.

Skills

API gateways

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes

Automation

Observability

Security

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology / MIS / CS or related

Certifications: API Platforms / Kubernetes / Cloud (GCP/AWS/Azure)

Job description

enGen is seeking a hands-on IT Manager to lead and support enterprise API Gateway infrastructure across hybrid environments. You will own platform reliability, API security, incident response, and architecture collaboration while guiding a team of engineers through complex cloud and on-prem approaches.

You should have deep experience with API gateway platforms, Kubernetes, automation, observability and security, plus strong leadership, communication and vendor management skills to align