Senior Google Apigee X Developer & Administrator

Upwork; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate-start project

Opportunity to lead enterprise API management platform implementation

Work closely with cloud and infrastructure teams

Job summary

Upwork is seeking a Senior Google Apigee X Developer & Administrator in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this role, you'll lead the design, implementation, and administration of the API management platform within Google Cloud Platform, ensuring a scalable and secure API ecosystem for enterprise integration.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience with API management, specifically Google Apigee X, and strong skills in cloud networking and CI/CD automation. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Google Apigee, API Management, and application integration.
• Proven experience working specifically with Google Apigee X.
• Strong experience in both Apigee development and platform administration.
• Experience configuring and managing Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud networking solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Google Apigee X environments across Development, Test, and Production.
• Establish and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate code validation, testing, and deployments.
• Implement API security, governance, and best practices for enterprise API management.
• Create technical documentation, implementation guides, and operational procedures.

Skills

API Management

Google Apigee

CI/CD Automation

Cloud Networking

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Integration Workflows

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

An enterprise client is seeking a Senior Google Apigee X Developer & Administrator to support the design, implementation, and administration of its API management and integration platform within Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role will play a key part in establishing a scalable, secure, and highly available API ecosystem while supporting enterprise integration initiatives across cloud and on‑premises environments.

The selected consultant will lead the setup and configuration of Google Apigee X, cloud networking, application integrations, CI/CD automation, and developer enablement capabilities. This is a hands‑on technical role requiring expertise in both Apigee development and platform administration.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced API management and cloud integration professionals who enjoy building enterprise‑grade platforms from the ground up.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement Google Apigee X environments across Development, Test, and Production.
• Configure GCP landing zones, Cloud Identity onboarding, and required user entitlements.
• Architect and implement Google Cloud networking to support connectivity between cloud‑based and on‑premises systems.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain API proxies and integration use cases using Apigee X.
• Establish and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate code validation, testing, and deployments across environments.
• Configure and support Google Application Integration, including backend connectors and integrations with enterprise applications.
• Implement API security, governance, and best practices for enterprise API management.
• Configure and onboard Google Apigee’s Integrated API Developer Portal. Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and business teams to support integration requirements and platform adoption.
• Troubleshoot and resolve platform, connectivity, and integration‑related issues.
• Create technical documentation, implementation guides, and operational procedures.
• Provide recommendations on platform architecture, scalability, performance, and security.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Google Apigee, API Management, and application integration.
• Proven experience working specifically with Google Apigee X.
• Strong experience in both Apigee development and platform administration.
• Experience configuring and managing Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud networking solutions.
• Hands‑on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for API deployments.
• Experience developing API proxies, policies, and integration workflows.
• Knowledge of API security, authentication, and authorization concepts.
• Experience integrating cloud‑based and on‑premises systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced project environment.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Google Application Integration and enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience onboarding and managing Apigee Developer Portals.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation frameworks.
• Google Cloud Platform certifications.
• Experience supporting enterprise‑scale API modernization initiatives.
• Previous consulting or client‑facing project experience.
• Arabic language proficiency.

Additional Information

• Immediate‑start project based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Candidates must currently reside in Saudi Arabia or Kuwait, or be able to travel to Saudi Arabia immediately upon selection.
• English or Arabic communication skills are required.
• Opportunity to lead the implementation of a modern enterprise API management platform using Google Apigee X and Google Cloud technologies.
• Work closely with cloud, infrastructure, and application teams on large‑scale integration and modernization initiatives.
• High‑impact role with significant ownership across architecture, deployment, automation, and platform operations.