Job Description

• This role is responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing APIs to ensure seamless interoperability and reliability in our cloud-based systems.
• Initially focused on MuleSoft, this position requires strong experience with AWS API tools, including API Gateway and related services.
• The ideal candidate will be proactive, with a deep understanding of API lifecycle management, cloud integration, and best practices for secure, scalable API solutions.

• API Development and Management: 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.
• Maturity of API Practices: Drive the maturity of API practices within the organization, establishing governance, documentation standards, and best practices to streamline API usage and enhance operational efficiency.
• Security and Compliance: 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.
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Partner with DevOps, cloud, and development teams to design and implement integrated API solutions that facilitate seamless data flow and application interoperability.
• Monitoring and Optimization: Develop monitoring solutions for API performance and availability, troubleshooting issues as they arise to minimize disruption and ensure high-quality user experiences.

• API Management Tools: Proficiency with AWS API Gateway and related services, as well as MuleSoft for API integration and management.
• API Lifecycle Management: In-depth understanding of API design, development, and maintenance, including experience with RESTful services, SOAP, containers, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture.
• Security Practices: Strong knowledge of API security protocols, including OAuth, OpenID Connect, and token-based authentication.
• Performance Monitoring: Familiarity with API monitoring tools and techniques to maintain performance and reliability.
• Automation and Scripting: Skills in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash, GitHub Actions) to streamline API management tasks.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in API management and cloud engineering, with a proven track record in API lifecycle management and AWS API tools.
• Additional Skills: Experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, contributing to efficient deployment and integration of APIs.

Position Details: 

US Citizenship or Green card is required.

Travel: < 10% (CONUS)

Centurion Consulting Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M/F/D/V

No third parties or subcontractors