API Platform Automation Engineer

Full Time

Reston, VAPosted 13 days ago

Role Overview

Akumen Inc. is hiring a API Platform Automation Engineer. This is a full-time role in Reston. Part of Akumen Inc.'s Lifecycle hiring, posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Lifecycle roles is $100k-$139k (based on 500 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

As an API Platform Automation Engineer, you will develop and maintain automation solutions that improve the deployment, configuration, governance, and lifecycle management of enterprise API gateway platforms. This role combines software engineering, DevSecOps, and platform automation to create repeatable, secure, and scalable deployment processes supporting mission-critical federal applications.

The ideal candidate is passionate about automation, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and cloud-native technologies and enjoys collaborating with development, platform engineering, and cybersecurity teams to streamline software delivery and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automation supporting enterprise API gateway configuration, deployment, and lifecycle management.
Build reusable Infrastructure as Code templates, automation scripts, and configuration management solutions.
Integrate API platform automation with CI/CD pipelines, source control repositories, and release management processes.
Automate API onboarding, policy enforcement, security validation, deployment verification, and operational readiness activities.
Develop automated testing and validation for API configurations, governance standards, and platform compliance.
Collaborate with software developers, platform engineers, and DevSecOps teams to improve deployment efficiency and consistency.
Troubleshoot automation, deployment pipelines, configuration management, and platform integration issues.
Support modernization initiatives, platform upgrades, migration efforts, and continuous process improvements.
Develop technical documentation including automation guides, configuration standards, runbooks, and implementation documentation.
Ensure automation solutions comply with federal cybersecurity requirements and organizational best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
Five (5) or more years of experience developing automation solutions supporting enterprise applications, cloud platforms, or API management technologies.
Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar automation tools.
Experience integrating automation with CI/CD platforms including Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub, GitLab, or comparable technologies.
Experience supporting enterprise API management, RESTful services, OpenAPI specifications, and software deployment automation.
Strong problem-solving, scripting, and technical communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Kong, IBM webMethods, Azure API Management, MuleSoft, Apigee, AWS API Gateway, or similar enterprise API platforms.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools including Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, or Ansible.
Experience supporting Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, or cloud-native platforms.
Familiarity with DevSecOps, GitOps, Zero Trust Architecture, and secure software delivery.
Experience supporting Department of State, DoD, or other Federal agencies.

Clearance Requirement

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

Akumen, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. Akumen, Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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How do I apply for the API Platform Automation Engineer position at Akumen Inc.?

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Where is the API Platform Automation Engineer position at Akumen Inc. located?

This position is based in Reston. Akumen Inc. has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a API Platform Automation Engineer at Akumen Inc. earn?

Akumen Inc. has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the API Platform Automation Engineer role at Akumen Inc. posted?

This role was posted on July 10, 2026 (13 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.