Cargill

Senior Platform Engineer - API

Cargill
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2 months ago
Atlanta, GA, USASenior

Base Salary

$105k - $160k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain digital technology infrastructure and API platforms supporting applications and services.
  • Automate application deployment through internal software deployment platforms and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements and deliver solutions.
  • Write and maintain unit and integration tests, debug complex issues, and support software quality and performance.
  • Improve software development and deployment processes, implement approved standards, and maintain system documentation.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshoot deployed applications to minimize downtime and resolve issues quickly.
  • Lead complex API platform initiatives and manage API design, publishing, versioning, and retirement.

Requirements

  • At least 4 years of relevant work experience; the role typically reflects 5 years or more.
  • Experience with API management platforms such as Kong, Broadcom Layer7, Google Apigee, or equivalent technologies.
  • Strong understanding of API gateway architecture, traffic management, rate limiting, and security policies.
  • Expertise in API lifecycle management, including design, publishing, versioning, and retirement.
  • Hands-on experience with OAuth 2.0, JWT, and OpenID Connect authentication and authorization standards.
  • Proficiency in Python, Shell, or Ansible for API deployment and configuration automation.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD integration and DevOps practices for API platforms.
  • Knowledge of API monitoring and analytics using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
  • Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native API solutions.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to lead complex API platform initiatives.

Benefits

  • Expected base salary is $105,000.00-$160,000.
  • Eligible for a discretionary incentive award based on company and individual performance.
  • Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accrues at one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

Tech Stack

AnsibleDockerGrafanaKubernetesPrometheusPython

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About Cargill

10,000+ employees

Cargill builds and operates global food and agriculture supply chains, selling commodities, food ingredients, animal nutrition, and risk-management services to food manufacturers, retailers, and farmers. It trades and processes grains, oilseeds, cocoa, and proteins, and provides logistics and biofuel solutions. Founded in 1865 and headquartered in Wayzata, Minnesota, Cargill is privately held and family-owned.

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