Job description

NorthHill Technology Resources has a need for an a Senior API Systems Engineer to support a Federal Program in Sterling, VA . This is a direct-hire role with our client, a fast-growing Federal Integrator. An active TS/SCI Clearance and CI Polygraph is required. Required Education, Experience, & Skills : We are actively seeking candidates with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field is required. Specific skills include the following: • At a minimum, meet DoDD 8140 requirements (Security+ CE Certification) • Expertise working with Windows platforms and COTS applications in cloud environments • 5+ years of experience with API gateway technologies (Broadcom API experience is strongly preferred) • Strong understanding of API design principles, security best practices, and industry-standard protocols • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#. • Experience with cloud-based technologies, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. • Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes). • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. • Ability to work in an Agile development environment. • Solid engineering rigor • Expert troubleshooting and solutioning skills, including investigating log files to discover root-cause for challenges • Experience with Cloud architecture and system design • Demonstrated experience with system testing and validation • Strong documentation skills Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills : • API-related certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Azure API Management Certified) • Experience with API management platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Apigee) • Broadcom API gateway technologies experience

Requirements

Must-haves

We are actively seeking candidates with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field is required. Specific skills include the following:
At a minimum, meet DoDD 8140 requirements (Security+ CE Certification)
Expertise working with Windows platforms and COTS applications in cloud environments
Strong understanding of API design principles, security best practices, and industry-standard protocols
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#.
Experience with cloud-based technologies, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work in an Agile development environment.
Solid engineering rigor
Expert troubleshooting and solutioning skills, including investigating log files to discover root-cause for challenges
Experience with Cloud architecture and system design
Demonstrated experience with system testing and validation
Strong documentation skills
API-related certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Azure API Management Certified)
Experience with API management platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Apigee)
Broadcom API gateway technologies experience

Nice-to-haves

5+ years of experience with API gateway technologies (Broadcom API experience is strongly preferred)

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