Sr Software Engineer (API)

About INflow Federal - founded in 2013, INflow Federal is a mission-driven small business delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of War (DoW) and Joint Force operations across 20+ states. Our strength comes from our people - especially the Veterans who make up over 50% of our workforce. Through our Veteran Outreach Program and employee-first culture, we invest deeply in professional growth, well-being, and innovation. Known for our agility, transparency, and integrity, INflow combines real-world experience with emerging technologies like AI/ML to help our customers lead in a rapidly evolving defense landscape. We empower both our employees and mission partners to stay ahead - driving smarter, faster, and more secure outcomes.

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Job Overview

As a Sr API Engineer with INflow Federal, you'll be 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.

Specific Duties and 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.

Required Skills

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

Desired Skills

• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and drive solutions
• Works seamlessly in a team environment
• Containerization and migration
• Scripting experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting cloud and PaaS environments

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in IT, with a strong emphasis on API management, cloud operations, and customer support.

Required Clearance

• Active DoD TS/SCI