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# Senior Platform Engineer - API in Powder Springs

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Powder Springs, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Layers, Software Applications, Application Performance Management, User Authentication, Unit Testing, Bash Shell, System Configuration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), OAuth, Openid Connect, Broadcom, Ansible, Prometheus, JSON Web Token, Software Engineering, Management of Software Versions, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Grafana, Apigee, Rate Limiting, Containerization, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Api Gateway, Api Management, Docker
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/senior-platform-engineer-api-powder-springs-31346233

## About the Role

Minimum requirement of 4 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 5 years or more of relevant experience., n

Proven experience with API management platforms such as Kong, Broadcom Layer7, Google Apigee, or equivalent technologies.

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Strong understanding of API gateway architecture, traffic management, rate limiting, and security policies.

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Expertise in API lifecycle management, including design, publishing, versioning, and retirement.

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Hands-on experience with authentication and authorization standards (OAuth 2.0, JWT, OpenID Connect).

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Proficiency in automation and scripting for API deployment and configuration (Python, Shell, Ansible).

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Familiarity with CI/CD integration and DevOps practices for API platforms.

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Knowledge of monitoring and analytics for API performance and usage (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).

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Exposure to cloud- API solutions and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

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Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to lead complex API platform initiatives.

## Description

* AUTOMATION: Leads the application of internal software deployment platform, continuous integration or continuous delivery pipeline and twelve factor development methodology to automate the deployment process, ensuring smooth and reliable releases.
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 * COLLABORATION: Partners with cross functional team of product managers, designers and other engineers to gather complex requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
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 * TESTING & DEBUGGING: Writes and maintains complex unit tests and integration tests, and performs debugging to maintain the quality and performance of the software, applying test driven development as needed.
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 * CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Recommends options for improving the software development and deployment processes, and implements the approved standards to improve efficiency and reliability.
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 * DOCUMENTATION: Creates and maintains comprehensive documentation for complex software applications, deployment processes and system configurations.
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 * TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Provides technical support and troubleshooting for complex issues with deployed applications to ensure minimal downtime and fast resolution.
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