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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Axway API Gateway SME - **Company:** K-Tek Resourcing LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Integration, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Middleware, Key Management, Linux System Administration, OAuth, Software Architecture, Openid Connect, Software Engineering, Openapi, Cloud Platform System, Data Classification, System Availability, Software Security, Mttr, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Cassandra, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Marketplace, Api Management, Servicenow - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0c309054-7731-4a75-aedc-470cc49871ad ## About the Role · 10+ years of enterprise middleware, API Management, integration, or platform engineering experience. · 7+ years supporting enterprise customers in TAM, Solution Architect, Customer Success, Platform Engineering, or Consulting roles. · Experience managing strategic customer relationships at Director and Executive levels. · Proven experience leading enterprise-scale modernization efforts and complex technical programs. Technical Expertise · Axway API Gateway · Axway Amplify Platform · API Manager · REST APIs · OpenAPI Specifications · OAuth 2.0 · OpenID Connect · JWT · API Security Controls · AWS Cloud Services · Kubernetes and Containers · Linux Administration · Networking and DNS · ServiceNow · CI/CD and DevOps Automation Preferred Qualifications · Healthcare industry experience. · Experience supporting highly regulated environments. · Knowledge of API governance frameworks. · Experience with Cassandra databases. · Experience supporting multi-region cloud architectures. · Understanding of enterprise API marketplace solutions. ## Description · Act as the trusted technical advisor for Client leadership and the API Gateway organization. · Establish strong relationships across Engineering, Security, Architecture, Infrastructure, and Application Development teams. · Provide strategic guidance regarding API management trends, modernization opportunities, and emerging technologies. · Translate technical challenges into actionable business recommendations for leadership. · Facilitate executive briefings, roadmap reviews, quarterly business reviews, and strategic planning sessions. Platform Strategy & Roadmap Leadership · Partner with client leadership to define and execute the multi-year API platform vision and roadmap. · Drive strategic initiatives involving: o Axway platform modernization o API lifecycle management o API Marketplace adoption o API governance maturity o Cloud enablement o Infrastructure modernization o Security modernization · Align Axway product capabilities with enterprise business objectives and regulatory requirements. · Influence future platform investments and architectural decisions. API Governance & Security Leadership · Serve as a subject matter expert for API governance and security best practices. · Advise on: o OAuth 2.0 o JWT authentication o API Key management o Access controls o API lifecycle governance o API inventory management o Data classification strategies · Assist in developing enterprise governance standards and API operating models. · Support audit, compliance, security review, and risk management activities. Technical Escalation Management · Own executive-level escalation management for critical production incidents. · Coordinate engagement between Axway product engineering, support, and client operational teams. · Lead root cause reviews and corrective action planning. · Ensure timely resolution of platform-impacting issues. · Provide proactive recommendations to improve resilience and reduce recurring incidents. Platform Reliability & Service Assurance · Review and advise on: o Platform health trends o Incident patterns o MTTR reduction strategies o Capacity planning o Availability improvements o Operational efficiency · Recommend improvements to monitoring, alerting, and observability practices. · Assist with disaster recovery and resiliency planning. Cloud & Infrastructure Modernization · Support large-scale platform transformation initiatives. · Provide technical guidance and risk assessments for: o AWS DMZ migrations o On-premises modernization efforts o Ingress controller migrations o Security architecture improvements o High-availability designs · Collaborate with cloud engineering and infrastructure teams to ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives. ## Related Videos - [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) - [For the REST of us: API First and Conway’s Law](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1932-for-the-rest-of-us-api-first-and-conway-s-law) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [What Developers Get Wrong About Application Quality](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/233-what-developers-get-wrong-about-application-quality) - [Improving Developer Happiness with GitOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/54-improving-developer-happiness-with-gitops) - [OpenAPI meets OpenAI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1150-openapi-meets-openai) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)