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Lead Application Architect

Suitland, MD

$120K - $180K/yr

Strong background in API management - design, security, discovery, and governance * Experience ... Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements ...

Dev Technology

Lead Application Architect

Suitland, MD · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

Strong background in API management - design, security, discovery, and governance * Experience ... Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements ...

Dev Technology

Lead Application Architect

Suitland, MD

$120K - $180K/yr

Strong background in API management -- design, security, discovery, and governance * Experience ... Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements ...

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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for contractual api management in the United States is $90,984.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $126,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Api Management vs API Developer?

AspectContractual Api ManagementAPI Developer
CredentialsAPI management certifications, project management skillsProgramming languages, software development certifications
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, client-facing, project-basedDevelopment teams, coding environments
Industry UsageUsed across industries for API lifecycle managementPrimarily in software and tech companies for building APIs
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding API management roles and responsibilitiesLearning API development skills and job requirements

Contractual Api Management involves overseeing API lifecycle, ensuring security, and managing client contracts, often requiring project management skills. API Developers focus on coding, building, and testing APIs. While both roles work with APIs, Contractual Api Management emphasizes management and strategy, whereas API Developers concentrate on technical development.

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Infographic showing various Contractual Api Management job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 88% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,984 per year, or $43.7 per hour.
Senior API Management Engineer - Kong Enterprise Deployment

Senior API Management Engineer - Kong Enterprise Deployment

GDIT

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

$123K - $166K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

General Dynamics Information Technology rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 63 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

86th of 230 rated it services

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cloud Infrastructure, Kong Gateway, Red Hat OpenShift

Certifications:

None

Experience:

7 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Join GDIT as a Senior API Management Engineer, where technology meets opportunity in the field of enterprise IT. GDIT is a place where innovation thrives, and your contributions will make a significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of agency operations. As part of our team, you'll be more than just a technician; you'll be a key player in ensuring both immediate reliability and long-term advancement of our services.

Location: Opportunities available in Springfield, VA, or St. Louis, MO.

Job Description:

In this role, you'll join our Continuous Operations Release Environment (CORE) team, providing high-quality, cost-effective cloud solutions to our clients. Be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise in API management and cloud operations will drive significant enhancements in the efficiency and effectiveness of our customers' operations. As a Senior API Management Engineer on our team, you will play a pivotal role in the enterprise deployment of an enterprise API gateway, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and advancement of our services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the deployment, configuration, and management of the customer's enterprise API gateway solution on an OpenShift environment.
  • Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of API infrastructure.
  • Provide expert-level technical support to customers, resolving complex issues related to API management and cloud infrastructure.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering teams to enhance API consumption and integration across various applications.
  • Monitor and optimize API performance, identifying and addressing potential scalability and reliability issues.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and best practices for API management and support.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in API strategies and cloud operations.

What You'll Need

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • 7+ years of experience in IT, with a strong emphasis on API management, cloud operations, and customer support.
  • Proven experience in deploying and managing Kong Enterprise API gateway or similar platforms.

Required Skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of enterprise API gateway solutions, preferably Kong and its integration in cloud and OpenShift environments.
  • Expertise in AWS cloud services and infrastructure management.
  • Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, particularly in API and cloud contexts.
  • Strong familiarity with Linux distributions (e.g., RedHat or similar Linux distributions).
  • Proficiency in DevSecOps practices, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and continuous integration tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Nexus, Habor).
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and mentor junior team members.

Location: Company Site

US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

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The likely salary range for this position is $123,250 - $166,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Springfield

Additional Work Locations:

USA MO St. Louis

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. Its 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. The company operates across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

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