API Platform Engineer (Automation / Developer Portal)

The C.A.S.E. Engineering Group

Washington, DC, United States

15 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Experienced

Experience required

3 years minimum

Compensation

$130,000.0 - $150,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.indeed.com

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Continuous Integration Github Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language) OAuth OpenID Role-Based Access Control Swagger Software Engineering

+8 more

TypeScript Openapi Scripting Gitlab-ci Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Code Inspection Api Management Jenkins

Job description

Self-Service & Portal: Build developer self-service capabilities, including a searchable developer portal with API documentation, specifications, and access request workflows.
Workflow Automation: Design and implement automated API onboarding workflows integrated into enterprise CI/CD pipelines.
IAM & Security: Integrate the portal with enterprise identity management systems (OAuth 2.0 / OIDC) and enforce role-based access control (RBAC).
Governance Gates: Implement automated validation gates for OpenAPI/Swagger specification quality, governance compliance, security controls, and Section 508 accessibility.
Configuration-as-Code: Develop reusable pipeline components and configuration-as-code for gateway onboarding and migration lanes.

Requirements

Experience:
At least 6 years of software development or platform automation experience.
At least 3 years building API lifecycle, gateway, or developer platform automation in enterprise environments.
Technical Expertise:
CI/CD toolchains (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) and configuration-as-code/IaC.
OpenAPI/Swagger tooling, linting, and automated governance validation.
Scripting in Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Go.
Developer portal platforms and IAM integration (OAuth 2.0/OIDC).
Clearance & Security:
Must possess U.S. work authorization.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal Moderate Risk Public Trust (MBI level) background investigation.

Benefits & conditions

Target Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 / year (Note: Final offer is subject to candidate experience and expectations), * Salary & Contingency Confirmation: State your expected salary range and confirm your availability for a contingent start in November 2026.
Alex AI Assessment: Complete an automated AI assessment interview through Alex AI. (Candidates achieving a score of 80/100 or higher will advance to recruiter review).
Recruiter Screening Call: Connect with our recruiting team to discuss your hands-on technical experience, federal background/suitability, and contract alignment.
Final Technical Review & Selection: Final candidate slate submission and formal placement consideration.

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

About the company

At The C.A.S.E. Engineering Group, we specialize in cybersecurity advisory services, modernizing IT architectures, developing IT strategic plans, and engineering innovative systems and software. C.A.S.E. stands for Cybersecurity, Architecture, Strategy, and Engineering. We take a balanced, tailored approach to solving unique organizational challenges while leveraging industry best practices for long-term success.

This position supports a mission-critical federal enterprise integration environment transforming a centralized API onboarding model into a secure, automated, developer self-service capability.