API Platform Engineer (Automation / Developer Portal)

About The C.A.S.E. Engineering Group

At The C.A.S.E. Engineering Group, we specialize in cybersecurity advisory services, modernizing IT architectures, developing IT strategic plans, and engineering innovative systems and software. C.A.S.E. stands for Cybersecurity, Architecture, Strategy, and Engineering. We take a balanced, tailored approach to solving unique organizational challenges while leveraging industry best practices for long-term success.

This position supports a mission-critical federal enterprise integration environment transforming a centralized API onboarding model into a secure, automated, developer self-service capability.

Position Overview

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Location: Remote (U.S.) with occasional on-site meetings in the Washington, DC area
• Target Salary Range: $130,000 – $150,000 / year (Note: Final offer is subject to candidate experience and expectations)
• Position Contingency: Contingent upon contract award (Anticipated award: September 2026; Estimated start date: November 17, 2026)

As an API Platform Engineer, you will design, build, and validate automated workflows, developer portal capabilities, and governance-integrated pipelines to automate API registration, access approvals, and configuration provisioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Self-Service & Portal: Build developer self-service capabilities, including a searchable developer portal with API documentation, specifications, and access request workflows.
• Workflow Automation: Design and implement automated API onboarding workflows integrated into enterprise CI/CD pipelines.
• IAM & Security: Integrate the portal with enterprise identity management systems (OAuth 2.0 / OIDC) and enforce role-based access control (RBAC).
• Governance Gates: Implement automated validation gates for OpenAPI/Swagger specification quality, governance compliance, security controls, and Section 508 accessibility.
• Configuration-as-Code: Develop reusable pipeline components and configuration-as-code for gateway onboarding and migration lanes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience:
• At least 6 years of software development or platform automation experience.
• At least 3 years building API lifecycle, gateway, or developer platform automation in enterprise environments.
• Technical Expertise:
• CI/CD toolchains (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) and configuration-as-code/IaC.
• OpenAPI/Swagger tooling, linting, and automated governance validation.
• Scripting in Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Go.
• Developer portal platforms and IAM integration (OAuth 2.0/OIDC).
• Clearance & Security:
• Must possess U.S. work authorization.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal Moderate Risk Public Trust (MBI level) background investigation.

Our Hiring Process

• Submit Application: Apply directly on Indeed with your updated resume.
• Salary & Contingency Confirmation: State your expected salary range and confirm your availability for a contingent start in November 2026.
• Alex AI Assessment: Complete an automated AI assessment interview through Alex AI. (Candidates achieving a score of 80/100 or higher will advance to recruiter review).
• Recruiter Screening Call: Connect with our recruiting team to discuss your hands-on technical experience, federal background/suitability, and contract alignment.
• Final Technical Review & Selection: Final candidate slate submission and formal placement consideration.

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

• What are your salary expectations?

Location

• Washington, DC (Required)

Work Location: Remote