SENIOR API MANAGEMENT ENGINEER (TS CLEARANCE)

NorthHill Technology Resources; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthHill Technology Resources is seeking a Senior API Management Engineer to support a Federal Program in Springfield, VA. You will join the CORE team delivering cloud-based API solutions and enterprise gateway deployments with a focus on reliability and performance.

The role requires a Top Secret Clearance (CI Poly sponsorship) and a strong background in Kong Enterprise, AWS, Linux, and DevOps practices. You will mentor junior engineers and drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of IT experience focusing on API management and cloud operations.
• Proven experience deploying Kong Enterprise API gateway.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment, configuration, and management of the API gateway in an enterprise environment.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of API infrastructure.
• Provide expert support to customers for API management and cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance API consumption and integration.
• Monitor and optimize API performance and reliability.
• Develop documentation and best practices for API management and support.
• Drive continuous improvement in API strategies and cloud operations.

Skills

API management

Cloud operations

DevOps practices

Agile/Scrum

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT/CS

Tools

Kong Enterprise

AWS

Linux (RedHat/CentOS)

GitLab CI

Nexus

Job description

NorthHill Technology Resources has a need for a Senior API Management Engineer to support a Federal Program in Springfield, VA. This is a direct-hire role with our client, a fast-growing Federal Integrator. Outstanding compensation, benefits and company culture. This role requires an active Top Secret Clearance. Client will sponsor CI Poly.

SENIOR API MANAGEMENT ENGINEER – Springfield, VA

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 API gateway solution in an enterprise 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.

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 solution preferably Kong and its integration in cloud 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, CentOS).
• Proficiency in DevOps practices, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and continuous integration tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Nexus).
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and mentor junior team members.