Apigee Architect

Job Summary

The Apigee Architect will play a critical role in the design, development, and implementation of API solutions leveraging Apigee Edge. This position requires a deep understanding of API architecture and security, contributing to the organization's digital transformation by enabling seamless integrations and enhancing API management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop scalable API solutions using Apigee Edge, including hybrid and cloud deployments.
• Implement API security models such as OAuth 2.0, SAML, JWT, and OpenID Connect.
• Design and implement RESTful and SOAP APIs, ensuring best practices in versioning, throttling, rate-limiting, caching, and logging.
• Develop and manage API monetization models and developer portal implementations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate APIs with Cloud environments like Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure.
• Utilize programming languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or JavaScript to develop API solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in API architecture, design, and development.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong expertise in Apigee Edge.
  • Hands-on experience with API security models (OAuth 2.0, SAML, JWT, OpenID Connect).
  • Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful and SOAP APIs.
  • Knowledge of API versioning, throttling, rate-limiting, caching, and logging.
  • Expertise in Cloud environments (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure).
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or JavaScript.
  • Strong understanding of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools like Git, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong communication skills to interact with stakeholders, business users, and development teams.

Preferred Skills

• Apigee certification (Apigee API Engineer, Apigee Certified Professional).
• Experience integrating Apigee with BigQuery, Firebase, and other Google Cloud services.
• Understanding of GraphQL and Event-Driven Architectures.
• Familiarity with AI/ML-based API analytics and monitoring.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in API architecture, design, and development.

Environment

• Type: Contractual
• Start Date: Immediately
• Location: Not specified (please inquire if remote, in-office, or hybrid work is possible).

Deadline

• Application deadline: April 4, 2025