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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Cogent Infotech Corp
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Java Security, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, NoSQL, OAuth, Microsoft Platform Builder, Software Architecture, Redis, Release Management, Cloud Services, Prometheus, Standard Sql, Swagger, JSON Web Token, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Openapi, Enterprise Data Management, Privacy Controls, Enterprise Application Integration, Data Logging, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, ReactJS, Grafana, Spring-boot, Software Security, AWS Lambda, Event Driven Architecture, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Apache Kafka, Bitbucket, Graphql, Web Technologies, Functional Programming, Api Design, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Splunk, Grpc, Api Management, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-api-platform-engineer-new-york-ny--d7dcad7f-c9a9-4e8e-849b-0db7fb65bb5f

## About the Role

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of software engineering experience building and operating distributed systems
Strong hands-on experience developing high-quality APIs using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, .NET, or Python
Experience with modern web technologies including React, Angular, and TypeScript
Expertise in microservices architecture, Enterprise Integration Patterns, and event-driven architectures
Strong knowledge of API security, including OAuth 2.0, JWT, token lifecycle management, and user access control mechanisms
Experience with CI/CD automation tools such as Bitbucket, Jenkins, AWS, and GitHub
Deep understanding of API protocols and integration patterns, including REST, GraphQL, gRPC, SOAP, and async/event-driven architectures
Experience implementing API observability using logging, metrics, tracing, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, and Splunk
Strong experience designing domain-aligned APIs using OpenAPI/Swagger specifications with a focus on consistency, reusability, and readability
Deep understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
Experience with AWS cloud services including S3, Lambda, Kafka, SQS/SNS, and Redis Cache
Hands-on experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, with a focus on scale, performance, and reliability

Preferred Skills & Certifications
Experience building reusable enterprise API frameworks, templates, SDKs, and developer portals
Experience defining API governance, documentation, release management, and enterprise integration standards
Experience leading incident response, post-mortems, and preventive/resiliency improvements for production platforms
Experience with platform engineering, observability, API management, and integration pattern modernization
Cloud, Java, API security, platform engineering, or software architecture certifications are a plus, API Documentation, AWS Lambda, Access Control, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Automation Systems, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Customer Relations, Distributed Computing, Diversity, Docker, Documentation, Emerging Technology, Engineering, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Enterprise Data Integration, Financial Services, GitHub, GraphQL, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Internet Technology, Java, Java Security API, Jenkins, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Metrics, Microservices, Microsoft .NET, NoSQL, Node.js, OAuth, Online Publications, Privacy Controls, Proof of Concept, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), React.js, Redis, Release Management/Engineering, SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), SQL
Databases, SWAGGER OAS, Security Compliance, Security Infrastructure, Simple Queue Service (SQS), Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Splunk, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Research, Technical Strategy, Testing

## Description

From API-first design and platform engineering to event-driven integrations, observability, security, and developer enablement, this role offers the opportunity to work on modern systems that strengthen enterprise digital capabilities at scale. Whether you are a technical leader, integration expert, or platform builder, this team values engineers who bring ownership, collaboration, mentoring ability, and a passion for scalable, reliable solutions., We are looking for a senior software engineering leader with deep experience in distributed systems, API development, enterprise integration, microservices, cloud-native platforms, and software delivery automation. This role is ideal for someone who can lead API strategy, mentor engineers, improve governance, and build reusable enterprise platforms using REST, GraphQL, gRPC, event-driven patterns, and modern cloud services.

Primary Skills: Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, .NET, Python, REST APIs, GraphQL, gRPC, SOAP, Event-Driven Architecture, Microservices Architecture, Enterprise Integration Patterns, API-First Design, OpenAPI/Swagger, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, SQL, NoSQL
Secondary Skills: OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Security, Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitHub, CI/CD Automation, S3, Lambda, Kafka, SQS/SNS, Redis Cache, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Splunk, OpenAPI/AsyncAPI, SDKs, Developer Portals, API Governance, Release Management, Incident Response, Platform Engineering, Observability

What You'll Do
Lead the design, development, and evolution of enterprise APIs, including REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and event-driven integrations
Apply API-first design principles across enterprise integration initiatives
Enable developer productivity and self-service through reusable API frameworks, platforms, templates, SDKs, documentation, and developer portals
Establish best practices and enterprise capabilities for API design, governance, testing, documentation, and release management
Drive incident response and resolution for production API and platform issues, including post-mortems and resiliency improvements
Research emerging technologies and perform proofs of concept related to API management, integration patterns, platform engineering, and observability
Ensure compliance with security, data privacy, and performance standards across integration projects
Collaborate with software engineers to implement and maintain enterprise APIs and platforms
Mentor and guide engineers on best practices, tools, and technologies to enhance delivery quality
Champion automation and continuous improvement within the software delivery lifecycle


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