Data Engineer - API Platform Engineer - CDH
Overview:
In this role you will design, build, and operate enterprise API and AI Gateway platforms to enable secure, scalable data exchange across multi-cloud and on-prem environments. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to drive governance, automation, and operational excellence within Mayo Clinic's ISM program. The position emphasizes security, reliability, and modern cloud/hybrid architectures, offering meaningful impact on data-driven healthcare initiatives. This is a 100% remote, on-call role focused on scalable API solutions that support enterprise needs. Compensation / Benefitsmedical plan optionsdental and vision planspre-tax savings (HSA and FSAs)retirement package 100% remote workcompetitive compensation
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement API & AI Gateway capabilities using management solutions (e.g., Apigee, API Connect, or similar)
- Build and manage scalable proxies and services for REST and SOAP integrations
- Implement security frameworks (OAuth, JWT, API keys, mTLS) and secure communications
- Develop governance standards including versioning, lifecycle management, and design best practices
- Support deployments across multi-cloud and hybrid environments (GCP, Azure, on-prem)
- Develop CI/CD pipelines and automation to enable consistent deployments and lifecycle management
- Configure traffic policies (rate limiting, caching, throttling, load balancing) for performance and reliability
- Monitor performance with analytics and observability tools; resolve issues
- Integrate APIs with backend systems and enterprise platforms
- Participate in migration from legacy platforms to cloud-native or hybrid solutions
- Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and data privacy requirements
- Collaborate with developers, architects, and platform teams to translate requirements
- Provide operational support including troubleshooting and continuous improvement
- Maintain platform documentation, runbooks, and onboarding materials
- Support proof-of-concepts and innovation initiatives
Key requirements:
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree with 2+ years' experience in CS/Engineering or related field
- Ability to analyze and profile data to address business problems
- Experience with data analysis methods and tools
- Strong analytical, time management, and customer service mindset
- Experience with data analysis, quality, and profiling tools (e.g., Rapid SQL, AQT, Information Analyzer, Informatics)
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
- Interpersonal skills and collaboration proficiencystrong analytical thinkingteam collaborationtime managementAPI gateway platforms (Apigee X preferred)
- Cloud-native infrastructure and containers (GCP, Kubernetes, Docker)
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Helm)