API Governance Engineer III (Java/Python)
Birmingham, AL, Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA (Hybrid, onsite 3xs/week)
4–5-month contract to hire
Pay Rate: $65.00 to $70.00 per hr.
We are seeking a Level 3 Engineer with 5+ years of experience who is hands-on in Java and Python (expert in one, working knowledge of the other). This role is focused on core development of the governance utilities and framework components. Our client is building an enterprise API Governance framework to validate and enforce API contracts and specifications across the organization. The solution uses Java APIs, Python utilities, GitHub Actions, OpenShift/Kubernetes, and MuleSoft (or other API catalogs).
Responsibilities- Design and build Java APIs and Python utilities supporting the governance solution.
- Implement automation with GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines.
- Deploy and troubleshoot APIs on OpenShift/Kubernetes environments.
- Review API specifications (OpenAPI/Swagger), resolve validation failures, and assist API owners.
- Use Splunk, Dynatrace, or similar logging tools to monitor and troubleshoot.
- Collaborate with peers to deliver new features and enhancements to the governance framework.
Required Skills- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of software development experience.
- Strong expertise in either Java or Python, with hands-on experience in the other.
- Experience with Git/GitHub Actions or other CI/CD tools.
- Hands-on with logging/monitoring (Splunk, Dynatrace, Kibana, etc.).
- API troubleshooting and debugging experience.
Bonus Skills- Experience deploying APIs in OpenShift/Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with MuleSoft (preferred), or other API management/catalog platforms like Apigee or SwaggerHub.
- Exposure to Harness pipelines or similar deployment automation frameworks.
- Background in API lifecycle management or governance.