Apigee Java Developer

LA International; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a skilled Apigee Java Developer for a hybrid role based in Knutsford. The candidate will design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade APIs using Apigee Edge or Apigee X, requiring strong proficiency in Java and RESTful services. This is a 2-month contract with a competitive rate range of £325-£360 per day.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Apigee Edge or Apigee X.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with API security standards including OAuth and JWT.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement RESTful APIs using Java.
• Develop API proxies and policies in Apigee.
• Integrate backend microservices with the Apigee API Gateway.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Apigee Edge or Apigee X

API security standards (OAuth, JWT)

CI/CD tools (Git, Jenkins)

JSON

XML

HTTP/HTTPS protocols

Postman

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Splunk

Job description

Apigee Java Developer

2 Month contract initially. Location: Hybrid – Max 2‑3 days per week onsite in Knutsford. Rate: £325‑£360 per day (via Umbrella company).

We are seeking a skilled Apigee Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise‑grade APIs using Apigee Edge or Apigee X. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience in Java, RESTful services, and API gateway solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement RESTful APIs using Java (Spring Boot, JAX‑RS, Hibernate).
• Develop API proxies, policies, and shared flows in Apigee.
• Integrate backend microservices with the Apigee API Gateway.
• Ensure API security using OAuth2, JWT, API keys, etc.
• Monitor and optimise API performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for API lifecycle management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve API‑related issues.
• Document API designs, configurations, and development processes.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.
• Ideally 2+ years of hands‑on experience with Apigee Edge or Apigee X.
• Experience with API security standards (OAuth, JWT).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Git, Jenkins).
• Good understanding of JSON, XML, and HTTP/HTTPS protocols.
• Experience with Postman, Splunk, and other API testing/troubleshooting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of API versioning, logging, and error handling.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).

To apply, submit your CV through the provided contact channel.