Lead - Apigee (INAD)

Blue Altair; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Star Elements program offers diverse benefits

Job summary

A forward-thinking consulting firm in Mumbai is seeking an experienced Apigge Lead. You will architect and manage scalable APIs using various Apigee platforms and lead the lifecycle of API development. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in API management and a deep understanding of various programming languages, cloud platforms, and CI/CD methodologies. Join a vibrant team that drives digital change and unlocks the potential of AI transformations.

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years of hands-on experience in API development, integration, and management.
• Strong expertise with Apigee Edge, Apigee X, and Apigee Hybrid platforms.
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs using Apigee platforms.
• Lead API lifecycle management and ensure security measures.
• Collaborate with teams for seamless API integration.

Skills

API development

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

RESTful API design

CI/CD automation

Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)

Programming (Java, JavaScript, Python, Node.js)

Tools

Apigee Edge

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Job description

Overview

Greetings from Blue Altair!

Blue Altair is an innovative, industry-recognized consulting firm that leverages transformative technologies to enable AI and drive digital success for its clients. Founded in 2015, our services span Assessment and Strategy, Technology Implementation, and Managed Services across API Management and Integration, Data Management, Digital Application Development, and Data Science and AI. We are proud to exceed industry standards for project success, thanks to our expert focus on program and project management, business analysis, and quality assurance.

Working at Blue Altair means being part of a vibrant, dynamic team that drives digital change and empowers clients to embrace AI transformations. No matter the role you fill, you\'ll help shape the digital future and make a real difference.

So, if you\'re a star ready to shine even brighter, we can\'t wait to meet you. Join us at Blue Altair—where we\'re not just transforming businesses but shaping the AI universe one star at a time!

Job Overview

Title: Apigge Lead

Experience: 10 – 12 Years

Location: Mumbai

Required skills :

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Architect, design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable and secure APIs using Apigee Edge, Apigee X and Apigee Hybrid platforms.
• Lead API lifecycle management including API productization, versioning, governance, and developer portal integration.
• Implement and enforce API security measures such as OAuth 2.0, JWT, mTLS, API key validation, threat protection and access control.
• Design and configure API gateways, proxies, policies, shared flows, traffic management (quotas, spike arrest), caching, and mediation.
• Collaborate with solution architects, product owners, backend teams, and DevOps to ensure seamless API integration with microservices and backend systems.
• Drive CI/CD automation for API deployments and configuration using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, performance-tune APIs, and respond to production escalations with root cause analysis.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to mid and junior developers and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Maintain API documentation and best practice guides for internal and external stakeholders.
• 10–12+ years of hands-on experience in API development, integration, and management.
• Strong expertise with Apigee Edge, Apigee X, and Apigee Hybrid platforms and API lifecycle tools.
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles, OpenAPI/Swagger, JSON, XML, and best API practices.
• Proven experience implementing API security, authentication, authorization, and encryption.
• Proficient in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python or Node.js for custom policies or extensions.
• Experience with microservices architecture, backend integration, and cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, or Azure.
• Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation, containerization (Docker), and Kubernetes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer abundant opportunities for you to achieve, excel, and surpass even your own expectations. Aligned with Blue Altair\'s challenger ethos, we present the Star Elements program, inspired by the composition of stars themselves—comprising diverse elements that give unique qualities and illuminate for thousands of years. Likewise, our initiative aims to facilitate brilliance in our employees. The Star Elements program encompasses a range of benefits, supporting our team across four pivotal facets of their lives and careers. Through Star Elements, our employees can fully realize their potential, both on personal and professional fronts.