Senior Api Management Engineer; Ts Clearance
Listed on 2026-10-26
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Systems Engineer, IT Consultant
- Springfield, VA
- Information Technology
North Hill 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, VAJob 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.
- 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.
- 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., Red Hat, CentOS).
- Proficiency in Dev Ops practices, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and continuous integration tools (e.g., Git Lab CI, Nexus).
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and mentor junior team members.
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