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Senior API Platform Engineer

Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site

Senior

As a Senior API Platform Engineer, you will support the design, implementation, modernization, and sustainment of enterprise API gateway platforms supporting mission-critical federal systems. This role requires an experi…

Skills: API Management, Platform Engineering, Cloud Technologies, Enterprise Integration, Kubernetes

Akumen, Inc.

Senior API Gateway Engineer

Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site

Senior

As a Senior API Gateway Engineer (Kong Platform), you will lead the implementation, modernization, and optimization of enterprise API gateway solutions supporting mission-critical federal systems. This role requires deep…

Skills: Kong Enterprise, API Gateway Architecture, Kubernetes, OpenShift, OAuth 2.0

Akumen, Inc.

Production Operations Engineer

Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site

Senior

As a Production Operations Engineer (API Platform), you will support the day-to-day operations, monitoring, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise API gateway platforms supporting mission-critical federal …

Skills: API Gateway Management, Production Operations, Incident Response, Platform Reliability, ITSM

Akumen, Inc.

Principal API Automation Engineer

Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site

Senior

As a Principal API Automation Engineer, you will lead the design and development of enterprise automation solutions supporting API lifecycle management, platform configuration, deployment automation, and developer enable…

Skills: API Automation, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, Python

Akumen, Inc.

API Platform Automation Engineer

Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site

Senior

As an API Platform Automation Engineer, you will develop and maintain automation solutions that improve the deployment, configuration, governance, and lifecycle management of enterprise API gateway platforms. This role c…

Skills: API Gateway, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, Python, PowerShell

Akumen, Inc.

Junior Software Developer

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

Mid level

Junior Software Developer Overview As a Junior Software Developer, you will support the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise software applications. Working alongside senior developers a…

Skills: C#/.NET, Java, JavaScript, React, Angular

Akumen, Inc.

Senior Full Stack Developer

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

Senior

As a Sr. Azure Full Stack Developer, you will participate in all phases of the software lifecycle with an emphasis on architecture, design, quality, and implementation. This role requires a self-sufficient, analytical de…

Skills: C#/.NET, Java, React, Angular, Microsoft Azure

Senior API Platform Engineer

Akumen, Inc.

Reston, Virginia, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • Posted 17d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support enterprise API gateway platforms to enable secure and scalable application integration for federal systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage API routing, security policies, and platform modernization initiatives.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree and at least seven years of experience in API management or platform engineering. Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a federal security clearance and possess expertise in API gateways and cloud-native deployments.

Full job description

As a Senior API Platform Engineer, you will support the design, implementation, modernization, and sustainment of enterprise API gateway platforms supporting mission-critical federal systems. This role requires an experienced engineer with expertise in API management, platform engineering, cloud technologies, and enterprise integration. You will collaborate with software developers, infrastructure engineers, cybersecurity teams, and program stakeholders to build secure, scalable, and highly available API platforms that enable enterprise application integration and digital services.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who enjoys solving complex integration challenges while improving automation, platform reliability, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, implement, and support enterprise API gateway platforms across development, testing, and production environments.
  • Configure API routing, security policies, authentication, authorization, certificates, traffic management, and API lifecycle services.
  • Support cloud, hybrid, and containerized platform deployments utilizing Kubernetes or OpenShift.
  • Collaborate with development teams to onboard APIs and implement secure integration patterns.
  • Troubleshoot platform performance, connectivity, availability, security, and integration issues.
  • Support platform modernization initiatives, migration activities, and technical refresh efforts.
  • Integrate gateway platforms with CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and monitoring solutions.
  • Develop technical documentation including architecture diagrams, implementation guides, runbooks, and operational procedures.
  • Participate in production releases, change management, validation, and operational readiness reviews.
  • Ensure all platform implementations comply with federal security requirements and organizational best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
  • Seven (7) or more years supporting enterprise API management, middleware, integration, or platform engineering environments.
  • Experience with one or more enterprise API Gateway platforms including Kong, IBM webMethods, Apigee, MuleSoft, Azure API Management, AWS API Gateway, IBM API Connect, WSO2, Tyk, or similar technologies.
  • Experience with REST APIs, JSON, XML, OpenAPI, authentication protocols, and API lifecycle management.
  • Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, and cloud-native deployments.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and technical communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting Federal agencies.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, or container orchestration.
  • Experience with Azure, AWS, or hybrid cloud platforms.
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps, Zero Trust Architecture, and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Experience with observability platforms including AppDynamics, ELK, Grafana, or OpenTelemetry.
  • Active Secret Clearance preferred.

Clearance Requirement

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

Akumen, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. Akumen, Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Related keywords

API GatewayKongIBM webMethodsApigeeMuleSoftAzure API ManagementAWS API GatewayIBM API ConnectWSO2TykKubernetesOpenShiftDockerAzureAWSDevSecOps

About Akumen, Inc.

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Innovative IT service solutions to federal government agencies that help them achieve their goals and mission.

Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1989
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
LinkedIn followers
627

Delivering leading edge Information Technology services with vision-focused mission-driven solutions to fulfill the critical needs of our federal government agencies.

Offices: 125 Cambridgepark Dr Ste 301, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140, US · 11921 Freedom Dr, Suite 500, Reston, Virginia 20190, US

Data AnayticsCybersecurityDigital PlatformsCloud ServicesDevSecOpsand Emerging Technologies
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About Akumen, Inc.

LinkedInVisit site

Innovative IT service solutions to federal government agencies that help them achieve their goals and mission.

Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1989
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
LinkedIn followers
627

Delivering leading edge Information Technology services with vision-focused mission-driven solutions to fulfill the critical needs of our federal government agencies.

Offices: 125 Cambridgepark Dr Ste 301, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140, US · 11921 Freedom Dr, Suite 500, Reston, Virginia 20190, US

Data AnayticsCybersecurityDigital PlatformsCloud ServicesDevSecOpsand Emerging Technologies
View all jobs at Akumen, Inc.

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