Senior API Management Engineer - Kong Enterprise Deployment

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats., Join GDIT as a Senior API Management Engineer, where technology meets opportunity in the field of enterprise IT. GDIT is a place where innovation thrives, and your contributions will make a significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of agency operations. As part of our team, you’ll be more than just a technician; you’ll be a key player in ensuring both immediate reliability and long-term advancement of our services., In this role, you’ll join our Continuous Operations Release Environment (CORE) team, providing high-quality, cost-effective cloud solutions to our clients. 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 our customers’ operations. As a Senior API Management Engineer on our 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 customer’s enterprise API gateway solution on an OpenShift 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 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 solutions, preferably Kong and its integration in cloud and OpenShift 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 or similar Linux distributions).
• Proficiency in DevSecOps practices, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and continuous integration tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Nexus, Habor).
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and mentor junior team members., 7 + years of related experience
• may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

(part of General Dynamics) 3.73.7 out of 5 stars St. Louis, MO $123,250 - $166,750 a year, Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Internal mobility program, At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace, The likely salary range for this position is $123,250 - $166,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

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