Gateway Automation Engineer

Gateway Automation Engineer 

ROLE 

We need an experienced Gateway Automation Engineer at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This position supports the IRS Enterprise API Gateway Modernization and Operations (EAGMO) effort at the gateway automation layer. In this role, you will develop and validate automation components integrating with Government owned CI/CD platforms, support automated validation gates for onboarding and migration workflows, maintain observability integration through AppDynamics/ELK and support the OpenTelemetry roadmap, troubleshoot product specific automation components, and support dual run validation during migration. This is a full time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Appy today! 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develops and validates EAG/API-gateway automation components (pipeline integration touchpoints, deployment scripts, configuration templates) that integrate with Government-owned CI/CD platforms.  

• Supports automated validation gates within onboarding and migration workflows -- specification validation, governance checks, telemetry validation, migration-readiness checks.  

• Assists in enhancing and maintaining observability integration (AppDynamics/ELK dashboards) and supports the OpenTelemetry implementation roadmap at the gateway-automation layer.  

• Provides configuration and troubleshooting support for automation components tied to product-specific gateway functionality, distinct from enterprise-wide DevSecOps/CI/CD ownership.  

• Supports dual-run automation needs during migration (parallel pipeline validation, defect resolution related to automated workflows). 

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE 

• 7 years of experience performing similar duties to this role 

• Experience developing and validating EAG/API-gateway automation components that integrate with government-owned CI/CD pipelines. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field 

• MBI is preferred 

LOCATION 

• Remote – Preferred to be based in National Capital Region 

CLEARANCE 

• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident is required 

• Ability to obtain IRS Minimum Background Investigation security clearance  

CLIENT 

• IRS, Enterprise API Gateway Modernization and Operations (EAGMO)  

WORK HOURS 

• 40 hours per week 

• 8 hours per day 

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION 

• Employment Classification Eligibility — W2   

RELOCATION 

• Not eligible for relocation benefits 

COMPENSATION 

• Salary range: $135,000 – $155,000 

• Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options 

West 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.  

Other 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.