The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced API Platform Engineer to design, develop, and support enterprise-scale API platforms that enable secure, reliable, and high-performance integration across mission-critical applications and services. The ideal candidate will possess strong back-end engineering expertise, experience operating cloud-native API gateways, and a solid understanding of DevOps and Kubernetes-based deployments. This role requires close collaboration with clients, architects, developers, and operations teams to deliver scalable API solutions that support modern digital transformation initiatives.
You Have:
Experience in back-end or platform engineering, including distributed systems and API design, and software development using Java or Python
Experience designing, deploying, and operating real-time, low-latency API platforms at scale such as Apigee, Gravitee, Kong, AWS API Gateway, or MuleSoft
Experience with DevOps practices and technologies, including Docker, Helm, Kubernetes, and GitOps workflows
Experience with caching, load balancing, API security, and protocols, including HTTP, gRPC, or WebSockets
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience with Git and collaboration tools, including Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, Nexus, or Bitbucket
Experience gathering requirements and engaging with clients
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification within 30 days of hire date
Nice If You Have:
Experience with SQL, Server-Side Development, Middleware, Application or Data Integration, API Development, Core Application Systems, Node.js, Groovy, Scala, Spring Cloud, Spring Core, Spring-Boot, or Spring Data
Experience using a message broker such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field
DoD 8140 Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
