API Gateway Engineer

Atlanta, GA, US • Posted 9 hours ago • Updated 36 minutes ago

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Contract Independent

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VDart, Inc.

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Job Details

Skills

Python
java
Devops
APIGEE
API Gateway
API Architecture
Kong

Summary

Job Title: API Gateway Engineer

Location: Bellevue, WA / Atlanta, GA

Duration: / Term: 6+ months

Job Description:

Experience Desired: 8+ Years.

Key required skills

The Senior Engineer API Gateway & Production Support is responsible for deploying, managing, and optimizing API gateway solutions, as well as ensuring reliable production operations for business-critical applications.
This role works closely with development, operations, and security teams to deliver robust APIs and maintain high service availability.
Responsibilities: API Gateway configuration and support for enterprise applications
Design, implement, and maintain API gateway configurations (e.g., Apigee, Kong, AWS API Gateway, etc.).
Build secure, scalable, and highly available API infrastructure.
Implement policies for authentication, authorization, rate limiting, caching, and monitoring. - Collaborate with development teams on API lifecycle management, onboarding, and documentation.
Troubleshoot performance issues and optimize API traffic handling.
Troubleshoot production issues related to API connectivity and latency.
Provide L2/L3 support for API gateways and related production environments.
Monitor health, performance, and capacity of production systems.
Diagnose and resolve incidents, ensuring rapid response and clear communication.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes.
Coordinate deployments, patches, and upgrades with minimal downtime.
Develop and maintain runbooks, knowledge base articles, and standard operating procedures. Security & Compliance: Implement API security best practices and ensure compliance with organizational policies. Schedule regular security reviews, vulnerability assessments, and audits.
Stakeholder Collaboration: - Communicate effectively with internal teams (Dev, QA, Security, Infra) and external partners. - Participate in architectural reviews and production readiness assessments.

Skills: -

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
5+ years of experience in API gateway technologies and production support.
Strong expertise in API design, management, and security (REST, OAuth2, JWT, etc.).
Hands-on experience with one or more API gateways: Apigee, Kong, AWS API Gateway, Azure API Management, etc.
Expert in troubleshooting production incidents in cloud or on-prem environments.
Proficiency with automation tools (Python, Shell, Ansible, Jenkins, etc.).
Experience with monitoring and logging solutions (Datadog, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana).
Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, load balancers, and DNS.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices.

Key Skills:

API Architecture, API Gateway, Apigee, kong, DevOps, Python, Java

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Dice Id: 10330808
Position Id: 2026-93733/499409
Posted 9 hours ago

Company Info

About VDart, Inc.

VDart, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is a global leader in digital talent solutions and IT staffing, delivering top technology professionals to businesses worldwide. With a strong presence across North America, Europe and Asia, we specialize in helping organizations navigate complex technology landscapes with the right expertise.

Through a strategic, client-focused approach, we have placed over 20,000 professionals across key industries and advanced technology solutions. Whether placing top talent in cutting-edge roles or providing strategic digital workforce solutions, our network of 4,000 specialists across 13 countries is committed to excellence, agility and impact.

Backed by 18 years of industry experience, we go beyond staffing to build long-term partnerships that accelerate digital transformation and drive sustained growth. Whether you need a technology partner to fuel innovation or specialized workforce solutions to maintain a competitive edge, VDart delivers the right people, skills and mindset to create a lasting impact in a digital-first world.

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