Lead API Platform Engineer

Lead API Platform Engineer#26-07701 Holmdel, NJ Hybrid Full Time/Contract Job Description About the Company Join a long-established organization in the insurance and financial services space, known for supporting individuals, families, employers, and businesses through trusted digital products and customer-focused solutions. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping enterprise API technology and platform strategy while enabling seamless data integration across enterprise applications. From API-first design and platform engineering to event-driven integrations, observability, security, and developer enablement, this role offers the opportunity to work on modern systems that strengthen enterprise digital capabilities at scale. Whether you are a technical leader, integration expert, or platform builder, this team values engineers who bring ownership, collaboration, mentoring ability, and a passion for scalable, reliable solutions. Job Title Lead Software Engineer Employment Type Full-time hybrid role; in-office 3 days per week Work Location

PA / NJ / NY

Salary Range $110,000.00 - $180,000.00 Summary Lead Enterprise API Platforms and Integration Strategy at Scale! We are looking for a senior software engineering leader with deep experience in distributed systems, API development, enterprise integration, microservices, cloud-native platforms, and software delivery automation. This role is ideal for someone who can lead API strategy, mentor engineers, improve governance, and build reusable enterprise platforms using REST, GraphQL, gRPC, event-driven patterns, and modern cloud services. Open Role Lead Software Engineer

Primary Skills:

Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, .NET, Python, REST APIs, GraphQL, gRPC, SOAP, Event-Driven Architecture, Microservices Architecture, Enterprise Integration Patterns, API-First Design, OpenAPI/Swagger, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, SQL, NoSQL

Secondary Skills:

OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Security, Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitHub, CI/CD Automation, S3, Lambda, Kafka, SQS/SNS, Redis Cache, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Splunk, OpenAPI/AsyncAPI, SDKs, Developer Portals, API Governance, Release Management, Incident Response, Platform Engineering, Observability What You'll Do Lead the design, development, and evolution of enterprise APIs, including REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and event-driven integrations Apply API-first design principles across enterprise integration initiatives Enable developer productivity and self-service through reusable API frameworks, platforms, templates, SDKs, documentation, and developer portals Establish best practices and enterprise capabilities for API design, governance, testing, documentation, and release management Drive incident response and resolution for production API and platform issues, including post-mortems and resiliency improvements Research emerging technologies and perform proofs of concept related to API management, integration patterns, platform engineering, and observability Ensure compliance with security, data privacy, and performance standards across integration projects Collaborate with software engineers to implement and maintain enterprise APIs and platforms Mentor and guide engineers on best practices, tools, and technologies to enhance delivery quality Champion automation and continuous improvement within the software delivery lifecycle What We're Looking For Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience 10+ years of software engineering experience building and operating distributed systems Strong hands-on experience developing high-quality APIs using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, .NET, or Python Experience with modern web technologies including React, Angular, and TypeScript Expertise in microservices architecture, Enterprise Integration Patterns, and event-driven architectures Strong knowledge of API security, including OAuth 2.0, JWT, token lifecycle management, and user access control mechanisms Experience with CI/CD automation tools such as Bitbucket, Jenkins, AWS, and GitHub Deep understanding of API protocols and integration patterns, including REST, GraphQL, gRPC, SOAP, and async/event-driven architectures Experience implementing API observability using logging, metrics, tracing, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, and Splunk Strong experience designing domain-aligned APIs using OpenAPI/Swagger specifications with a focus on consistency, reusability, and readability Deep understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm Experience with AWS cloud services including S3, Lambda, Kafka, SQS/SNS, and Redis Cache Hands-on experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, with a focus on scale, performance, and reliability Preferred Skills & Certifications Experience building reusable enterprise API frameworks, templates, SDKs, and developer portals Experience defining API governance, documentation, release management, and enterprise integration standards Experience leading incident response, post-mortems, and preventive/resiliency improvements for production platforms Experience with platform engineering, observability, API management, and integration pattern modernization Cloud, Java, API security, platform engineering, or software architecture certifications are a plus Equal Opportunity Statement Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you are excited about this role but do not meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Join Us At Cogent Infotech, your ideas matter. Join a purpose-driven organization that celebrates diversity, encourages collaboration, and invests in your future.