Lead Api Platform Engineer (p181)

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Cincinnati, OH, USA
Base: $125,000—$207,000 usd; bonus/equity: not spe...
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Kong enterprise api gateway
Azure application gateway
Api security standards (oauth2, jwt, saml)
** 84.51° is seeking a Lead API Platform Engineer to join their Application Delivery team, responsible for managing API gateway configurations and improving API security and performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with API gateways, cloud environments, and automation practices, while enjoying a collaborative work culture. **

Job Summary

  • Own and evolve Kong Enterprise and Azure Application Gateway configurations, standards, and best practices.
  • Implement and promote API security standards, including OAuth2, JWT, and SAML, along with access controls and encryption.
  • Enable a great developer experience by standardizing gateway onboarding, providing self-service patterns, and supporting reliable local development workflows.

Matching Summary

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** 84.51° is seeking a Lead API Platform Engineer to join their Application Delivery team, responsible for managing API gateway configurations and improving API security and performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with API gateways, cloud environments, and automation practices, while enjoying a collaborative work culture. **

Salary

Base: $125,000—$207,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, Wealth, Happiness

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Kong Enterprise API Gateway
  • Azure Application Gateway
  • API security standards (OAuth2, JWT, SAML)
  • Datadog monitoring and troubleshooting
  • GitHub Actions CI/CD automation
  • REST and JSON API fundamentals
  • Public cloud environment experience

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative mindset
  • Continuous improvement focus
  • Developer experience enhancement
  • Agile and DevOps practices

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years operating API gateways
  • Bachelor's degree in technical field
  • Comfort scripting in Python, Shell, Java, or Node.js
  • Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes/Helm and Terraform

Work Rights

Not specified

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