Senior API Platform Engineer

Reston, Virginia, USPosted 2 days ago

Role Overview

Akumen, Inc. is hiring a Senior API Platform Engineer. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Reston. Part of Akumen, Inc.'s Lifecycle hiring, posted 2 days ago. 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 Senior-level Lifecycle roles is $146k-$195k (based on 123 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

As a Senior API Platform Engineer, you will support the design, implementation, modernization, and sustainment of enterprise API gateway platforms supporting mission-critical federal systems. This role requires an experienced engineer with expertise in API management, platform engineering, cloud technologies, and enterprise integration. You will collaborate with software developers, infrastructure engineers, cybersecurity teams, and program stakeholders to build secure, scalable, and highly available API platforms that enable enterprise application integration and digital services.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who enjoys solving complex integration challenges while improving automation, platform reliability, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Design, configure, implement, and support enterprise API gateway platforms across development, testing, and production environments.
Configure API routing, security policies, authentication, authorization, certificates, traffic management, and API lifecycle services.
Support cloud, hybrid, and containerized platform deployments utilizing Kubernetes or OpenShift.
Collaborate with development teams to onboard APIs and implement secure integration patterns.
Troubleshoot platform performance, connectivity, availability, security, and integration issues.
Support platform modernization initiatives, migration activities, and technical refresh efforts.
Integrate gateway platforms with CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and monitoring solutions.
Develop technical documentation including architecture diagrams, implementation guides, runbooks, and operational procedures.
Participate in production releases, change management, validation, and operational readiness reviews.
Ensure all platform implementations comply with federal security requirements and organizational best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
Seven (7) or more years supporting enterprise API management, middleware, integration, or platform engineering environments.
Experience with one or more enterprise API Gateway platforms including Kong, IBM webMethods, Apigee, MuleSoft, Azure API Management, AWS API Gateway, IBM API Connect, WSO2, Tyk, or similar technologies.
Experience with REST APIs, JSON, XML, OpenAPI, authentication protocols, and API lifecycle management.
Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, and cloud-native deployments.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and technical communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

Experience supporting Federal agencies.
Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, or container orchestration.
Experience with Azure, AWS, or hybrid cloud platforms.
Familiarity with DevSecOps, Zero Trust Architecture, and Infrastructure as Code.
Experience with observability platforms including AppDynamics, ELK, Grafana, or OpenTelemetry.
Active Secret Clearance preferred.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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Is the Senior API Platform Engineer role at Akumen, Inc. remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in Reston. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Senior API Platform 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 Senior API Platform Engineer role at Akumen, Inc. posted?

This role was posted on July 10, 2026 (2 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.

How much experience does the Senior API Platform Engineer role at Akumen, Inc. require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Akumen, Inc. lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.