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Springfield, VA (On-Site/Office)
Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Senior API Management Engineer - Kong Enterprise Deployment at GDIT. Here, you'll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you'll make the end user's experience your priority and we'll make your career growth ours.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Senior API Management Engineer - Kong Enterprise Deployment you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Senior API Management Engineer - Kong Enterprise Deployment joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO.
HOW A SENIOR API MANAGEMENT ENGINEER - KONG ENTERPRISE DEPLOYMENT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Job Summary:
Join GDIT as a Senior API Management Engineer, where technology meets opportunity in the field of enterprise IT. GDIT is a place where innovation thrives, and your contributions will make a significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of agency operations. As part of our team, you'll be more than just a technician; you'll be a key player in ensuring both immediate reliability and long-term advancement of our services.
Job Description:
In this role, you'll join our Continuous Operations Release Environment (CORE) team, providing high-quality, cost-effective cloud solutions to our clients. Be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise in API management and cloud operations will drive significant enhancements in the efficiency and effectiveness of our customers' operations. As a Senior API Management Engineer on our team, you will play a pivotal role in the enterprise deployment of an enterprise API gateway, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and advancement of our services.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the deployment, configuration, and management of the API gateway solution in an enterprise environment.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of API infrastructure.
• Provide expert-level technical support to customers, resolving complex issues related to API management and cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to enhance API consumption and integration across various applications.
• Monitor and optimize API performance, identifying and addressing potential scalability and reliability issues.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and best practices for API management and support.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in API strategies and cloud operations.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in IT, with a strong emphasis on API management, cloud operations, and customer support.
• Proven experience in deploying and managing Kong Enterprise API gateway or similar platforms.
Required Skills:
• 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.
Location: Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO
US Citizenship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
#RoverGSS
Work Requirements
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Senior API Management Engineer - Kong Enterprise Deployment you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Senior API Management Engineer - Kong Enterprise Deployment joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO.
HOW A SENIOR API MANAGEMENT ENGINEER - KONG ENTERPRISE DEPLOYMENT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Job Summary:
Join GDIT as a Senior API Management Engineer, where technology meets opportunity in the field of enterprise IT. GDIT is a place where innovation thrives, and your contributions will make a significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of agency operations. As part of our team, you'll be more than just a technician; you'll be a key player in ensuring both immediate reliability and long-term advancement of our services.
Job Description:
In this role, you'll join our Continuous Operations Release Environment (CORE) team, providing high-quality, cost-effective cloud solutions to our clients. Be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise in API management and cloud operations will drive significant enhancements in the efficiency and effectiveness of our customers' operations. As a Senior API Management Engineer on our team, you will play a pivotal role in the enterprise deployment of an enterprise API gateway, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and advancement of our services.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the deployment, configuration, and management of the API gateway solution in an enterprise environment.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of API infrastructure.
• Provide expert-level technical support to customers, resolving complex issues related to API management and cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to enhance API consumption and integration across various applications.
• Monitor and optimize API performance, identifying and addressing potential scalability and reliability issues.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and best practices for API management and support.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in API strategies and cloud operations.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in IT, with a strong emphasis on API management, cloud operations, and customer support.
• Proven experience in deploying and managing Kong Enterprise API gateway or similar platforms.
Required Skills:
• 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.
Location: Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO
US Citizenship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
#RoverGSS
Work Requirements
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