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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior API Platform Engineer - **Company:** Akumen, Inc. - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Authentication Protocols, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Middleware, JSON, Routing, OpenShift, Zero Trust Network Access, Runbook, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Openapi, Enterprise Application Integration, System Availability, Grafana, Software Troubleshooting, HybridCloud, Apigee, SC Clearance, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Appdynamics, Webmethods, Devsecops, Api Management, Docker, Mulesoft - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6f47ff516854d64d ## About the Role * 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., * 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. ## 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., * 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. ## Related Videos - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Lessons learned from observing a billion API requests](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1574-lessons-learned-from-observing-a-billion-api-requests) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers)