API Cloud Engineer

Eliassen Group • Juneau, AK

429d • $114,400 - $124,800

About The Position

The API Cloud Engineer will lead and enhance API management practices within a cloud environment, focusing on developing, managing, and optimizing APIs for seamless interoperability and reliability. This role requires strong expertise in AWS API tools and MuleSoft, with an emphasis on API lifecycle management and best practices for secure, scalable API solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years in API management and cloud engineering.
• Proficiency with AWS API Gateway and MuleSoft for API integration.
• In-depth understanding of API design, development, and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of API security protocols such as OAuth and OpenID Connect.
• Familiarity with API monitoring tools and techniques.
• Skills in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust APIs, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Drive the maturity of API practices, establishing governance and documentation standards.
• Implement security best practices for API management, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design integrated API solutions.
• Develop monitoring solutions for API performance and troubleshoot issues.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401k with company matching
• Life insurance
• Sick time if required by law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree