Job Overview:As a Sr API Engineer with INflow Federal, you'll be 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.
Specific Duties and 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.
Required Skills:- Proven experience in deploying and managing Kong Enterprise API gateway or similar platforms.
- 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.
Desired Skills:- Ability to learn new technologies quickly and drive solutions
- Works seamlessly in a team environment
- Containerization and migration
- Scripting experience
- Demonstrated experience supporting cloud and PaaS environments
Required 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.
Required ClearanceOther Notes- Some travel may be required: Must have valid driver's license and transportation. This is subject to change at the direction of the customer.
- If accommodation is needed with your application or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at [redacted].
- Candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must have willingness to perform duties not listed in the job description as required by INflow and our customer.
Citizenship Requirements* Please note that INflow Federal is a defense contractor. Pursuant to our government contracts, candidates must be US Citizens to be considered for employment.
