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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior API Management Engineer - Kong Enterprise Deployment - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $123,250.0 - $166,750.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Linux Distribution, Cisco Nexus Switches, OpenShift, Scrum Methodology, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cloud Services, System Availability, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Api Gateway, Devsecops, Api Management - **Published:** July 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0e6232abfcc6ef6d ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [Improving Developer Happiness with GitOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/54-improving-developer-happiness-with-gitops) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [This Is Not Your Father's .NET](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/967-this-is-not-your-father-s-net) - [From Zero to Hero: Launch & Manage Your Cloud Apps with Free OpenShift & Red Hat Developer Hub](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1023-from-zero-to-hero-launch-manage-your-cloud-apps-with-free-openshift-red-hat-developer-hub) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)