SENIOR API MANAGEMENT ENGINEER (TS CLEARANCE)

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.