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# API Platform Engineer (Automation / Developer Portal)

- **Company:** The C.A.S.E. Engineering Group
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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, TypeScript, Openapi, Scripting, Gitlab-ci, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Code Inspection, Api Management, Jenkins
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0f1f6a7378f3f26c

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.


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