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API Platform Engineer

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Type: Contract

Category: Development

Industry: Financial Services

Workplace Type: Remote

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -102026-109195

Date Posted: 10/25/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/pDdXrj

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Our client seeks an API Platform Engineer with Broadcom Layer7 API Gateway and Java Spring Boot microservices experience to support API modernization and migration from MuleSoft to Layer7. The engineer will analyze existing integrations, migrate gateway functionality, and modernize business logic, orchestration, and data transformations using Java/Spring Boot microservices. The role collaborates with architecture, security, and DevOps teams in an Agile environment to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable APIs.

_Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._

Rate: $56.00 to $66.00/hr. w2

JN -102026-109195

Responsibilities:

+ Design, develop, and support enterprise APIs using Layer7 API Gateway.

+ Implement API security policies including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, and mTLS, plus rate limiting and threat protection.

+ Configure and maintain Layer7 policies, routing, transformations, mediation, and traffic management.

+ Develop and enhance RESTful APIs and Java/Spring Boot microservices.

+ Participate in migration of APIs and services from MuleSoft to Layer7.

+ Integrate microservices with internal and external REST/SOAP APIs, databases, and third-party systems.

+ Collaborate with architects, developers, security, and DevOps teams.

+ Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.

+ Troubleshoot performance, scalability, reliability, and security issues.

+ Create and maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, and architecture artifacts.

+ Participate in API governance and platform standardization initiatives.

Experience Requirements:

+ 7+ years of software engineering experience.

+ 3+ years of hands-on Broadcom Layer7 API Gateway experience.

+ 5+ years of Java development with strong Spring Boot and RESTful API experience.

+ Relational database and SQL experience.

+ Security implementations: OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, and mTLS.

+ Git-based workflows and CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.

+ Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

+ Preferred: MuleSoft-to-Layer7 migration experience; monitoring tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, or AppDynamics; Financial Services or Banking experience.

+ Nice-to-have: API governance, Kafka or event-driven architecture, MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, and Enterprise IAM integrations such as Okta, Ping, or Microsoft Entra ID.

_Recruitment Transparency Notice_

_Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening_ _and hiring_ _process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (_ _noreply@eliassen.com_ _, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process._

_Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._

_W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._

_If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:_

_· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc._

_· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group._

_If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact_ _fraud@eliassen.com_ _._

_About Eliassen Group:_

_Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve._

_Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws._

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