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# API Management Engineer

- **Company:** Abile Group, Inc.
- **Location:** Springfield, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, CentOS, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Linux Distribution, Cisco Nexus Switches, Scrum Methodology, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Api Gateway, Api Management
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0c188033-a549-49c0-8495-e814cc00940c

## About the Role

The right candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally., Clearance Required: TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Poly.

Degree and Years of Experience: 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., * In-depth knowledge of enterprise API gateway solution preferably Kong and its integration in cloud 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, CentOS).
 * Proficiency in DevOps practices, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and continuous integration tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Nexus).
 * Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and mentor junior team members.
 * Proven experience in deploying and managing Kong Enterprise API gateway or similar platforms.

## Description

* Leads the deployment, configuration, and management of the API gateway solution in an enterprise environment.
 * Ensures high availability, performance, and scalability of API infrastructure.
 * Provides expert-level technical support to customers, resolving complex issues related to API management and cloud infrastructure.
 * Collaborates closely with engineering teams to enhance API consumption and integration across various applications.
 * Monitors and optimizes API performance, identifying and addressing potential scalability and reliability issues.
 * Develops and maintains comprehensive documentation and best practices for API management and support.
 * Drives continuous improvement initiatives in API strategies and cloud operations.


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