Transforming manual API onboarding into automated developer self-service, the full-time SME Application / API Lifecycle Automation Developer will design and implement a Developer Portal, automate onboarding workflows, and ensure compliance with Zero Trust requirements while working primarily remotely. Key Responsibilities Assess current EAG automation capabilities and establish baselines within 60 days of award Design and implement a Developer Portal, including searchable API catalog and automated onboarding workflows integrated into IRS-approved CI/CD pipelines Achieve and maintain a minimum 75% reduction in manual API onboarding steps and a 90% automated onboarding success rate Required Qualifications 5+ years designing, developing, and maintaining API lifecycle automation workflows and developer portals Experience with API gateway automation, including configuration-as-code and policy enforcement Integration experience with enterprise CI/CD pipelines within a DevSecOps framework Familiarity with developer portal platforms such as Backstage, Stoplight, or Apigee Knowledge of Zero Trust API security principles and observability tooling like AppDynamics and ELK stack