Apigee Enterprise Architect - 70791351

Cognizant; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 159,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Disability benefits

Job summary

Cognizant seeks an Apigee Enterprise Architect to lead design and implementation of enterprise API management using Google Apigee X/Hybrid. You will drive API strategy, modernization, and governance across business and technology teams, aligning API programs with digital transformation goals.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years with Apigee, cloud architecture expertise (GCP/AWS), and strong leadership for global, cross-functional initiatives. Remote work from the United States is supported.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Enterprise Integration, API Management, and Digital Transformation.
• 5+ years hands-on experience architecting and implementing solutions with Google Apigee.
• Deep expertise in Google Apigee (X/Hybrid), API Strategy, Governance, REST APIs, Microservices, and API Security.
• Proven experience leading large-scale API modernization and migration programs from legacy platforms such as IBM API Connect, DataPower, MuleSoft, or similar technologies.
• Strong background in Cloud Architecture (GCP and/or AWS), Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and enterprise-scale solution design.
• Demonstrated ability to provide architecture leadership, stakeholder management, executive communication, and technical mentoring across multiple teams and programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement secure, scalable, and high-performing API management solutions using Google Apigee X and Hybrid.
• Lead enterprise API strategy initiatives and establish API governance frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Drive API modernization and migration programs from legacy platforms such as IBM API Connect, DataPower, MuleSoft, and other API management technologies.
• Define and implement API security standards, including authentication, authorization, threat protection, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to create API architectures aligned with organizational goals and digital transformation initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the API lifecycle, from strategy and design through development, deployment, and operational support.
• Enable cloud-native API platforms leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, Kubernetes, and modern DevSecOps practices.
• Guide engineering teams on API design standards, microservices architecture, CI/CD implementation, and operational excellence.
• Mentor architects, developers, and technical teams while driving adoption of API-first approaches across the organization.
• Present technical strategies, architectural recommendations, and program updates to executive and senior leadership stakeholders.

Skills

API Management

Enterprise Integration

Digital Transformation

Google Apigee X/Hybrid

Cloud Architecture

Kubernetes

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Tools

IBM API Connect

DataPower

MuleSoft

Apigee X

Apigee Hybrid

Job description

Apigee Enterprise Architect

As an Apigee Enterprise Architect, you will lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise API management solutions using Google Apigee. You will play a key role in enabling API-driven digital transformation by delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing API ecosystems that align with business and technology objectives.

In this role, you will partner with business stakeholders, cloud architects, integration teams, and engineering leaders to define API strategies, modernize legacy platforms, and establish enterprise-wide governance standards that drive innovation and operational excellence.

In this role, you will:

• Architect, design, and implement secure, scalable, and high-performing API management solutions using Google Apigee X and Hybrid.
• Lead enterprise API strategy initiatives and establish API governance frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Drive API modernization and migration programs from legacy platforms such as IBM API Connect, DataPower, MuleSoft, and other API management technologies.
• Define and implement API security standards, including authentication, authorization, threat protection, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to create API architectures aligned with organizational goals and digital transformation initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the API lifecycle, from strategy and design through development, deployment, and operational support.
• Enable cloud-native API platforms leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, Kubernetes, and modern DevSecOps practices.
• Guide engineering teams on API design standards, microservices architecture, CI/CD implementation, and operational excellence.
• Mentor architects, developers, and technical teams while driving adoption of API-first approaches across the organization.
• Present technical strategies, architectural recommendations, and program updates to executive and senior leadership stakeholders.

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• Extensive experience in Enterprise Integration, API Management, and Digital Transformation.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience architecting and implementing solutions with Google Apigee.
• Deep expertise in Google Apigee (X/Hybrid), API Strategy, API Governance, REST APIs, Microservices, and API Security.
• Proven experience leading large-scale API modernization and migration programs from legacy platforms such as IBM API Connect, DataPower, MuleSoft, or similar technologies.
• Strong background in Cloud Architecture (GCP and/or AWS), Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and enterprise-scale solution design.
• Demonstrated ability to provide architecture leadership, stakeholder management, executive communication, and technical mentoring across multiple teams and programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

These will help you stand out

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification.
• Google Apigee Certification.
• Experience driving enterprise‑wide API governance and API‑first transformation initiatives.
• Expertise in cloud‑native architecture and large-scale digital transformation programs.
• Strong leadership experience working with distributed global teams.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $159,000- $186,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long‑term/Short‑term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  Disclaimer

  The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.