Api Cloud Engineer

Summary

Join our team as an API Cloud Engineer to lead and mature our API management practices, supporting integration across our cloud environment. You will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing APIs for seamless interoperability and reliability. This role requires strong experience with AWS API tools and MuleSoft. The ideal candidate is proactive and possesses a deep understanding of API lifecycle management, cloud integration, and best practices for secure, scalable API solutions. This is a long-term contract position, available for W2 or 1099 candidates, and is 100% remote.

Requirements

• Proficiency with AWS API Gateway and related services, as well as MuleSoft for API integration and management
• In-depth understanding of API design, development, and maintenance, including experience with RESTful services, SOAP, containers, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture
• Strong knowledge of API security protocols, including OAuth, OpenID Connect, and token-based authentication
• Familiarity with API monitoring tools and techniques to maintain performance and reliability
• Skills in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash, GitHub Actions) to streamline API management tasks
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum of 5+ years in API management and cloud engineering, with a proven track record in API lifecycle management and AWS API tools

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust APIs, ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with business requirements
• Utilize AWS API tools and MuleSoft for consistent, reliable API integration
• Drive the maturity of API practices within the organization, establishing governance, documentation standards, and best practices to streamline API usage and enhance operational efficiency
• Implement security best practices for API management, including authentication, authorization, and data protection
• Ensure all API practices align with regulatory standards and industry best practices
• Partner with DevOps, cloud, and development teams to design and implement integrated API solutions that facilitate seamless data flow and application interoperability
• Develop monitoring solutions for API performance and availability, troubleshooting issues as they arise to minimize disruption and ensure high-quality user experiences

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, contributing to efficient deployment and integration of APIs

Benefits

100% remote