{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6409574af0114c7f348f6d76","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6409574af0114c7f348f6d76","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6409574af0114c7f348f6d76","title":"API Lifecycle Automation Developer","description":"API Lifecycle Automation Developer\nROLE\nWe need an experienced API Lifecycle Automation Developer at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This position supports the IRS Enterprise API Gateway Modernization and Operations (EAGMO) effort, automating API onboarding and lifecycle management. In this role, you will design and maintain automated onboarding workflows integrated into approved CI/CD pipelines, including registration, access approval, provisioning, and RBAC enforcement. You will build configuration as code artifacts for API lifecycle management, develop Developer Portal capabilities, implement automated governance and Zero Trust validation checks, and maintain API standards documentation, working toward mandated onboarding automation targets. This is a full time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Appy today!\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nDesigns, develops, and maintains automated API onboarding workflows integrated into approved CI/CD pipelines, including registration, access-approval routing, gateway configuration provisioning, and RBAC enforcement.\nBuilds and maintains configuration-as-code artifacts supporting API lifecycle management (creation, versioning, deprecation, retirement).\nDevelops and integrates Developer Portal capabilities such as searchable API catalog, documentation, usage instructions, self-service access request workflows — and ensures integration with enterprise identity/access management.\nImplements automated governance and Zero Trust validation checks within onboarding/migration pipelines so noncompliant APIs are blocked from progressing to production.\nWorks toward mandated 75% reduction in manual onboarding steps and\n90% automated onboarding success rate without manual rework.\nMaintains API standards documentation (naming conventions, versioning, schema guidance, error handling, security/authentication requirements).\n\nREQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE\n7 years of experience performing similar duties to this role\nExperience designing, developing, validating, and maintaining secure EAG/API-gateway automation workflows, configuration-as code, developer portal integrations, and reusable API lifecycle capabilities within Government-approved CI/CD environments.\n\nREQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field\nMBI is preferred\n\nLOCATION\nRemote – Preferred to be based in National Capital Region\n\nCLEARANCE\nU.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident is required\nAbility to obtain IRS Minimum Background Investigation security clearance\n\nCLIENT\nIRS, Enterprise API Gateway Modernization and Operations (EAGMO)\n\nWORK HOURS\n40 hours per week\n8 hours per day\n\nEMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION\nEmployment Classification Eligibility — W2\n\nRELOCATION\nNot eligible for relocation benefits\n\nCOMPENSATION\nSalary range: $145,000 – $165,000\nBenefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options\n\nWest 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.\n\nOther Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. 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This position supports the IRS Enterprise API Gateway Modernization and Operations (EAGMO) effort, automating API onboarding and lifecycle management. In this role, you will design and maintain automated onboarding workflows integrated into approved CI/CD pipelines, including registration, access approval, provisioning, and RBAC enforcement. You will build configuration as code artifacts for API lifecycle management, develop Developer Portal capabilities, implement automated governance and Zero Trust validation checks, and maintain API standards documentation, working toward mandated onboarding automation targets. This is a full time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Appy today!\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nDesigns, develops, and maintains automated API onboarding workflows integrated into approved CI/CD pipelines, including registration, access-approval routing, gateway configuration provisioning, and RBAC enforcement.\nBuilds and maintains configuration-as-code artifacts supporting API lifecycle management (creation, versioning, deprecation, retirement).\nDevelops and integrates Developer Portal capabilities such as searchable API catalog, documentation, usage instructions, self-service access request workflows — and ensures integration with enterprise identity/access management.\nImplements automated governance and Zero Trust validation checks within onboarding/migration pipelines so noncompliant APIs are blocked from progressing to production.\nWorks toward mandated 75% reduction in manual onboarding steps and\n90% automated onboarding success rate without manual rework.\nMaintains API standards documentation (naming conventions, versioning, schema guidance, error handling, security/authentication requirements).\n\nREQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE\n7 years of experience performing similar duties to this role\nExperience designing, developing, validating, and maintaining secure EAG/API-gateway automation workflows, configuration-as code, developer portal integrations, and reusable API lifecycle capabilities within Government-approved CI/CD environments.\n\nREQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field\nMBI is preferred\n\nLOCATION\nRemote – Preferred to be based in National Capital Region\n\nCLEARANCE\nU.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident is required\nAbility to obtain IRS Minimum Background Investigation security clearance\n\nCLIENT\nIRS, Enterprise API Gateway Modernization and Operations (EAGMO)\n\nWORK HOURS\n40 hours per week\n8 hours per day\n\nEMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION\nEmployment Classification Eligibility — W2\n\nRELOCATION\nNot eligible for relocation benefits\n\nCOMPENSATION\nSalary range: $145,000 – $165,000\nBenefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options\n\nWest 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. 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