APIGEE Architect

TechDigital Group; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled API Solutions Architect with extensive experience in Apigee API management. This pivotal role involves leading the design, development, and deployment of API solutions, ensuring seamless integration and scalability across enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of API lifecycle management, security protocols, and performance optimization. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will drive API strategies and best practices, while staying abreast of the latest trends in API management and microservices. If you are passionate about API technology and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Apigee API Management platform is essential.
• Strong expertise in RESTful API design and API security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of API proxies using Apigee.
• Monitor API performance, optimize for scalability, and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Apigee API design

API management

RESTful API design

API security

OAuth2 implementation

CI/CD pipelines

Microservices architecture

Containerization

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Mandatory skill: Apigee API design, API management

Job Description: Candidate should have deep and thorough knowledge of the Apigee platforms, including proxy development, analytics, CI/CD integration, X and Hybrid architecture, and networking requirements for all Apigee factors (Edge Cloud, OPDK, Hybrid, and X). Documented experience in designing and guiding the build and usage of Apigee implementations is essential. You will be responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of API solutions using the Apigee API Management platform. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality API integration and support the scalability of enterprise systems. This role demands a deep understanding of API lifecycle management, security, and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the Design and implementation of API proxies using Apigee Edge/Hybrid.
2. Design API architecture and define API governance frameworks.
3. Collaborate with application teams to define and implement API strategies.
4. Ensure security best practices (OAuth, JWT, API keys) are applied to APIs.
5. Monitor API performance, optimize for scalability, and troubleshoot issues.
6. Integrate Apigee with identity providers for SSO and API security (e.g., OAuth, SAML).
7. Manage API product lifecycle, including versioning and retirement.
8. Provide leadership and guidance to development teams in API best practices.
9. Manage and maintain API documentation for internal and external developers.
10. Stay updated on the latest industry trends related to APIs, API management, and microservices.

Skills and Qualifications:

1. Proven experience with Apigee API Management platform (Apigee Edge, Apigee X, or Hybrid).
2. Strong expertise in RESTful API design and architecture.
3. Experience with API security, traffic management, and OAuth2 implementation.
4. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and API automation.
5. Solid understanding of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Preferred:

1. Experience with multi-cloud API management (AWS, GCP, Azure).
2. Experience with Apigee Developer Portal.
3. Knowledge of caching mechanisms and performance optimization techniques.