> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2243038-api-gateway-platform-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2243038-api-gateway-platform-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # API Gateway/Platform Engineer - **Company:** Diverse Lynx LLC - **Location:** Wilmington, DE, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Continuous Integration, Github, Identity and Access Management, OAuth, OpenID, Akamai, Spring-boot, Software Security, Apigee, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Functional Programming, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us13a1c1660edff4e8e737464b9c88b0b9/eaa ## About the Role * 8-10 years of experience in platform engineering, backend development * Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot for building microservices * Experience designing and deploying RESTful APIs * Practical experience with OAuth2/OIDC authorization frameworks * Hands-on experience deploying and managing APIs through API Gateway solutions (AWS API Gateway, Kong, Apigee, or similar) * Experience running and operating workloads on Kubernetes, ideally Amazon EKS * Solid understanding of AWS services (EC2, IAM, VPC, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch) * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) * Solid understanding of CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar) * Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) * Experience with AWS * Understanding of API security best practices (OAuth2) * Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally * Nice to have - knowledge of Akamai GTM ## Related Videos - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [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) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [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) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [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) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers)