Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.) ยท 1 day ago
Lead Enterprise API & Platform Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
15+ years expSoftware Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is searching for a Lead Enterprise API & Platform Engineer for a direct placement assignment with one of their premier Insurance clients. This senior enterprise platform leadership role focuses on API-first architecture, AI-native enablement, and enterprise modernization, guiding engineering teams to deliver scalable and secure platforms.
Information TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Serve as a senior technical advisor for enterprise API standards, architecture patterns, orchestration, gateways, mediation, and observability platforms
Drive cohesive API-first platform design and scalable enterprise integration strategies
Contribute to and help execute the evolution of API Hub Services aligned with the firm's API-centric modernization roadmap
Define architecture patterns, strategies, and reusable templates to modernize APIs and platforms for AI-native capabilities, including agent-to-agent communication and intelligent system integration
Support transformation of legacy systems into cloud-native, API-centric and composable architectures
Design and implement secure, cloud-native platforms using microservices, service mesh technologies (Istio, AWS Lattice), and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Play a key role in API Gateway, Agent Gateway, monitoring, and observability platform initiatives
Ensure platforms are scalable, resilient, and aligned with enterprise reliability and security expectations
Drive API lifecycle governance including versioning, deprecation, migration strategies, and platform observability
Partner with enterprise architects and senior leaders to define standards, evaluate technologies, and publish strategic roadmaps balancing short-term execution and long-term vision
Partner with product managers, engineering leaders, and architects to influence key architectural and platform decisions
Mentor engineering teams on best practices for API design, platform engineering, and AI integration
Foster a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
Lead or support the evaluation, selection, and adoption of enterprise platforms and tools supporting API development, security, and scalability
Track emerging technologies and assess their applicability to the enterprise technology stack
Support audit readiness, risk assessments, and compliance with security and data privacy standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
15+ years of experience in software engineering, architecture, and enterprise platform delivery
Deep expertise in cloud-native and modernization architectures, including microservices, event-driven systems, and composable architecture (MASA)
Strong hands-on experience with backend and platform technologies such as Java/Spring Boot, Python, or .NET/C#; full-stack exposure (React, Node.js, TypeScript) is a plus
Extensive experience building scalable APIs using REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and asynchronous protocols, with strong grounding in Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and enterprise integration patterns
Proven experience designing and implementing platforms using service mesh (Istio, AWS Lattice), Docker, Kubernetes, and API Gateway platforms (AWS strongly preferred)
Hands-on experience with Kafka, Apache Camel, or similar messaging and integration frameworks
Strong database experience across SQL and NoSQL platforms
Familiarity with DevOps and infrastructure-as-code tools including Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub/GitLab CI/CD
Advanced knowledge of API and cloud security, including OAuth 2.0/2.1, JWT, mTLS, RBAC/ABAC, Zero Trust, rate limiting, DDoS protection, and OWASP API Top 10
Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenSearch
Proven ability to mentor engineers, influence technical direction across teams, and operate effectively in complex, cross-functional enterprise environments
Experience participating in technology audits, compliance reviews, and risk mitigation efforts
Preferred
Experience with emerging protocols (MCP, A2A, ACP) is preferred but not required
Company
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.)
SGA is the technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a certified women-owned business.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (13)
2024 (12)
2023 (19)
2022 (25)
2021 (41)
2020 (44)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Peter Taylor
CEO
Andrew Gallagher - CCWP
Senior Vice President - Strategic Partnerships
Company data provided by crunchbase