Senior API Management Engineer - Kong Enterprise Deployment

General Dynamics Information Technology; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Wellness packages

Internal mobility support

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in Missouri seeks a Senior API Management Engineer to deploy and manage an enterprise API gateway on OpenShift, delivering high-availability cloud solutions for government clients.

You will collaborate with engineering, provide expert support for API management and cloud infrastructure, and help drive performance, reliability, and best practices across the platform. This role offers growth in a dynamic, security-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years in IT with a focus on API management, cloud operations, and customer support.
• Experience deploying Kong Enterprise or similar API gateway.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and management of the customer’s enterprise API gateway on OpenShift.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of API infrastructure.
• Provide expert-level support for API management and cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineering to enhance API consumption and integration.
• Monitor and optimize API performance and reliability.
• Develop and maintain documentation and best practices for API management.
• Drive continuous improvement in API strategies and cloud operations.

Skills

Kong Enterprise

OpenShift

AWS Cloud

API Management

Linux (Red Hat)

DevSecOps

Agile/Scrum

CI/CD Tools

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

GitLab CI

Nexus

Harbor

Job description

Join GDIT as a Senior API Management Engineer, where technology meets opportunity in the field of enterprise IT. GDIT is a place where innovation thrives, and your contributions will make a significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of agency operations. As part of our team, you'll be more than just a technician; you'll be a key player in ensuring both immediate reliability and long-term advancement of our services.

Location: Opportunities available in Springfield, VA, or St. Louis, MO.

Job Description

In this role, you'll join our Continuous Operations Release Environment (CORE) team, providing high-quality, cost-effective cloud solutions to our clients. Be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise in API management and cloud operations will drive significant enhancements in the efficiency and effectiveness of our customers' operations. As a Senior API Management Engineer on our team, you will play a pivotal role in the enterprise deployment of an enterprise API gateway, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and advancement of our services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment, configuration, and management of the customer’s enterprise API gateway solution on an OpenShift environment.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of API infrastructure.
• Provide expert-level technical support to customers, resolving complex issues related to API management and cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to enhance API consumption and integration across various applications.
• Monitor and optimize API performance, identifying and addressing potential scalability and reliability issues.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and best practices for API management and support.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in API strategies and cloud operations.

What You'll Need

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in IT, with a strong emphasis on API management, cloud operations, and customer support.
• Proven experience in deploying and managing Kong Enterprise API gateway or similar platforms.

Required Skills

• In-depth knowledge of enterprise API gateway solutions, preferably Kong and its integration in cloud and OpenShift environments.
• Expertise in AWS cloud services and infrastructure management.
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, particularly in API and cloud contexts.
• Strong familiarity with Linux distributions (e.g., RedHat or similar Linux distributions).
• Proficiency in DevSecOps practices, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and continuous integration tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Nexus, Habor).
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and mentor junior team members.

Location

Company Site

US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.