This is a remote position.

API Management  •  Integration  •  Google Cloud Apigee

Key Responsibilities

·   Design, develop, configure, and deploy APIs and API proxies using Apigee.

·   Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and integration solutions based on business and technical requirements.

·   Configure Apigee policies for security, traffic management, transformation, routing, caching, and error handling.

·   Implement API security using OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Keys, TLS/mTLS, and other applicable security standards.

·   Create reusable API proxy components, shared flows, and common integration patterns.

·   Support API lifecycle activities including design, development, testing, deployment, versioning, monitoring, and maintenance.

·   Integrate APIs with backend applications, cloud services, databases, and enterprise systems.

·   Troubleshoot API failures, performance issues, connectivity problems, and production incidents.

·   Monitor API performance and usage using Apigee analytics, logging, and monitoring capabilities.

·   Collaborate with architects, application teams, integration teams, security teams, and business stakeholders.

·   Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to API development, security, and governance standards.

·   Maintain technical documentation including API specifications, configurations, deployment details, and support procedures.

·   Support CI/CD and automated deployment processes across development, testing, and production environments.

Required Skills

·   Strong hands-on experience with Apigee, such as Apigee X, Apigee Edge, or Hybrid.

·   Good understanding of API management and API lifecycle management.

·   Experience developing REST APIs and working with JSON, XML, HTTP/HTTPS, and web services.

·   Knowledge of Apigee policies, proxy endpoints, target endpoints, shared flows, and flow hooks.

·   Experience with API security concepts including OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Keys, TLS/mTLS, and access controls.

·   Understanding of OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.

·   Experience with API troubleshooting, monitoring, logging, and performance optimization.

·   Knowledge of Git and CI/CD tools/processes.

·   Good understanding of cloud and enterprise integration concepts.

·   Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

·   Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Apigee X.

·   Knowledge of JavaScript, Java, Python, or similar programming/scripting technologies.

·   Experience with DevOps and deployment automation tools.

·   Understanding of microservices and cloud-native architecture.

·   Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.

Qualifications

·   Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

·   Relevant hands-on experience in Apigee/API development and integration.

·   Apigee or Google Cloud certifications would be an added advantage.