Apigee Architect

VaporVM; United Arab Emirates; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a talented Apigee Architect to spearhead API management and integration initiatives. This pivotal role involves designing and implementing robust API solutions using Google Apigee, ensuring they are scalable and secure. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will establish API governance policies and optimize performance. If you have a passion for API architecture and a strong background in cloud environments, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in API architecture, design, and development.
• Strong expertise in Google Apigee Edge for cloud deployments.
• Hands-on experience with API security models.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement API management solutions using Google Apigee.
• Optimize API performance and manage traffic effectively.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for API development.

Skills

API Architecture

Google Apigee

API Security (OAuth, JWT)

RESTful APIs

Cloud Environments (GCP, AWS, Azure)

Microservices Architecture

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

Tools

Google Apigee Edge

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Jenkins

Job description

About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Apigee Architect to lead the API management and integration initiatives within our organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, developing, and implementing API solutions using Google Apigee, ensuring scalability, security, and high performance. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to build robust API solutions that drive business success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement API management solutions using Google Apigee Edge.
• Architect scalable and secure API ecosystems aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Define and implement API governance policies, best practices, and security models.
• Develop and enforce API security standards, including OAuth, JWT, API Keys, and TLS.
• Optimize API performance, caching strategies, and traffic management.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure API design follows RESTful principles and industry standards.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and hands-on guidance for API development.
• Integrate Apigee with backend services, cloud environments, and third-party platforms.
• Monitor API health and performance, implementing proactive solutions for scalability.
• Stay updated with the latest API management trends, Apigee updates, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve API-related issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure seamless CI/CD pipelines for API deployment and testing.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in API architecture, design, and development.
• Strong expertise in Apigee Edge, including hybrid and cloud deployments.
• Hands-on experience with API security models, including OAuth 2.0, SAML, JWT, and OpenID Connect.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful and SOAP APIs.
• Experience with API versioning, throttling, rate-limiting, caching, and logging.
• Knowledge of API monetization models and developer portal implementation.
• 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.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication skills to interact with stakeholders, business users, and development teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Apigee certification (Apigee API Engineer, Apigee Certified Professional) is a plus.
• Experience in 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.