Product Manager – API Platform (Apigee)

Company Overview

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Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Product Manager with hands-on experience and strategic oversight of API platforms, particularly Apigee Edge or Apigee X. This role requires a strong technical depth to manage the lifecycle of APIs, platform migrations, and ensure that performance, scalability, and security standards are met. As the API Product Owner, you will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and security teams to deliver robust, scalable API products and platforms that support our enterprise-grade applications.

Responsibilities

• Own the Apigee platform strategy, roadmap, and product lifecycle, including API proxy design, deployment, and lifecycle management.
• Lead and oversee API proxy validation, policy checks, and governance controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and manage API requirements and platform capabilities.
• Drive and execute Apigee migrations (Edge to X or other versions), ensuring minimal downtime and full data integrity.
• Define and implement backup and restore strategies for Apigee configurations.
• Partner with development, operations, and security teams to ensure compliance and platform reliability.
• Maintain API documentation, policy definitions, and platform operational procedures.
• Continuously monitor and improve API performance, scalability, and security.
• Identify and prioritize new features, technical debt, and enhancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in product management, specifically in API platforms or services.
• Hands-on experience with Apigee Edge or Apigee X.
• Strong understanding of API management lifecycle and governance.
• Proficient in API documentation and management tools.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of compliance and security standards relevant to API platforms.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud-based API services and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices related to API development and management.
• Certifications related to API management or product management.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience leading API products and managing platforms, with demonstrated success in previous roles.

Environment

This position is based in Pune, India. It may be on-site, hybrid, or remote depending on company policies and current circumstances.

Salary

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Growth Opportunities

Growth opportunities within the company are not specified.

Benefits

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