Senior API Management Engineer

Location

Springfield, VA | United States

Job description

Senior API Management Engineer

Onsite | Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO | 5 Days a Week

Active TS/SCI Clearance Required

Summary

Our client has been a leading enterprise Content Services Platform (CSP) to Federal, Civilian and DoD agencies since 1995. Furthermore, Knowvation® (formerly ArchivalWare™), their CSP application, has been in production since 2003. They are best known for providing knowledge management, geospatial, and declassification solutions. They also help with digitization, system integration, application installation/configuration, content loading/organization, training, staff augmentation, and ongoing support services.

Responsibilities

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 customers' operations. As a Senior API Management Engineer on our client's 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.

• 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

Requirements

• 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., 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
  

Preferred Requirements

• Technical certification Network +, Security +, Software Development, or Cloud Computing
• Experience in System Engineering
• Knowledge and/or experience with NGA enterprise products
• Experience using Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, PPT, etc.)
• Excellent people and communications skills to include collaborating in a diverse and dynamic team environment and interacting with customers
• Experience and familiarity with other common programming and scripting languages (Java, C+, HTML, etc.)
  

Education/Certification Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline is required

Clearance Requirements

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active TS/SCI clearance is required

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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About Us

Northern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company.

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