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Sr. Gateway/Platform Engineer

Constellation WestWashington, DC🇺🇸United StatesPosted 16 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Lead critical API Gateway platform modernization and implementation for a large federal enterprise, offering significant growth and impact in a hybrid work environment. This role is ideal for experienced engineers with a strong background in API security and enterprise integration, eager to shape the future of technology within a reputable organization. Apply now to leverage your expertise and advance your career!

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

ROLE: SR. GATEWAY/PLATFORM ENGINEER (Software Developer-SME

Lead the engineering, modernization, implementation, and support of enterprise API Gateway platforms supporting a large Federal enterprise environment.

Required Experience
  • 8+ years of enterprise application integration or API Gateway engineering
  • Experience implementing or administering enterprise API Gateway platforms
  • Hybrid cloud and on-premises environments
  • API security
  • REST APIs
  • Enterprise integration
  • Production support
  • Infrastructure modernization

Desired Product Experience

Experience with one or more:
  • Kong Enterprise
  • Google Apigee
  • IBM API Connect
  • MuleSoft
  • Azure API Management
  • AWS API Gateway
  • Red Hat 3Scale
  • Axway
  • WSO2
  • Tyk

Preferred Skills
  • Kubernetes
  • OpenShift
  • Docker
  • OAuth 2.0
  • OpenID Connect
  • JWT
  • Zero Trust
  • TLS/SSL
  • Git
  • Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience)

Clearance

No clearance required.

Work Location

Hybrid / Remote supporting IRS enterprise environments.

DESCRIPTION:

Constellation West is a 29-year WOSB and Prime Federal Contractor bidding on IT/info management work for USASMDC.

ABOUT US:

Constellation West is an award-winning company that delivers Information Technology (IT) engineering services and solutions and non-IT subject matter expertise worldwide. Established in 1997, Constellation West is an industry leader, partnering with key organizations. As a prime contractor or preferred subcontractor, we have a continual list of opportunities to fill nationwide with multiple agencies such as the Department of Veteran Affairs, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and the national intelligence community. Many positions supporting the U.S. federal government require our employees to be granted security clearances.

Constellation West strives to provide fully integrated solutions that cover all aspects of system and network engineering, administration, and management. We believe in attracting the right people ready to take on exciting challenges and be part of a dynamic team. Are you one of them? Do you have the expertise and knowledge to solve complex problems? If yes, join us and be a part of an exhilarating work environment that rewards your hard work and dedication. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference!

Benefits include but are not limited to:
Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching
Competitive Health Benefits with employer contributions
11 Paid Holidays per year
15 Days starting PTO for new hires
Tuition/CE reimbursement
Relocation Assistance
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Accounts
STD/LTD/Life Insurance with buyup options
Veteran Hiring Preference
Conversion to an Employee-owned firm (ESOP) in 2026-a lucrative benefit to employee-owners!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Constellation West is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Constellation West will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Skills

Docker
API Gateway
AWS
OAuth
Azure
Git
JWT
Kubernetes
REST
Zero Trust

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