Senior API Management Engineer - Kong Enterprise Deployment - Abile Group, Inc.

Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Senior API Management Engineer - Kong Enterprise Deployment on a contract providing User Facing and Data Center Services supporting an Intelligence Community customer. All the personnel on the team will work together to support innovative design, engineering, procurement, implementation, operations, sustainment and disposal of user facing and data center information technology (IT) services on multiple networks and security domains, at multiple locations worldwide, to support the IC mission.

The right candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally.

• 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.

Clearance Required: TS/SCI required with ability to pass a CI Poly

Degree and Years of 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.

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.

• Proven experience in deploying and managing Kong Enterprise API gateway or similar platforms.

Abile Group, Inc. was formed in July 2004 to partner with the Intelligence Community and their Contractors in the areas of Enterprise Analytics & Performance Management, IT & Systems Engineering and Program & Project Management. We have significant experience with the Federal Government and are an EDWOSB dedicated to our employees and clients.  We are looking for high performing employees who enjoy providing advice and guidance along with solutions development and implementation support, crafted by combining industry best practices with the clients’ subject matter experience and Abile’s breadth of expertise. 

Abile Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email careers@abilegroup.com with requested details.  A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. 

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