Senior Apigee Architect

Minacs; Indiana (PA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global solutions company as a Senior Apigee Architect, where you will leverage your extensive knowledge of Apigee platforms to lead transformative migrations for clients. In this client-facing role, you will guide project teams and engage in proactive account management, ensuring seamless execution of API projects. Collaborate with top talent and utilize cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional customer experiences. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment that values innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Private Medical Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Learning Days

Flexible Workplaces

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Apigee platforms including installation and operations.
• Expertise in API security and client-facing consulting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Apigee migrations tailored to client needs.
• Provide expert consultation and support to clients throughout project execution.

Skills

Apigee Platform Knowledge

API Security (OAuth)

Client-Facing Consulting

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Certification in Apigee API Management

Tools

Apigee X

Apigee Hybrid

GCP

Kubernetes

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Job Title:

Senior Apigee Architect

Job Description

We’re Concentrix. A new breed of tech company — Human-centered. Tech-powered. Intelligence-fueled.
We create game-changing solutions across the enterprise, that help brands grow across the world and into the future. We are trusted by clients across all major sectors, from up-and-coming success stories to iconic Fortune Global 500 brands in over 70 countries spanning 6 continents.
Our game-changers:
* Challenge Conventions
* Deliver outcomes unimagined
* Create experiences that go beyond WOW
If this is you, we would love to discuss career opportunities with you.
In our Concentrix Catalyst team, you will work with the engine that powers the experience design and engineering capabilities at Concentrix. A leading global solutions company that reimagines everything CX through strategy, talent, and technology. We combine human-centered design, powerful data, and strong tech to accelerate CX transformation at scale. You will be surrounded by the best in the world providing market leading technology and insights to modernize and simplify the customer experience. Within our professional services team, you will deliver strategic consulting, design, advisory services, market research, and contact center analytics that deliver insights to improve outcomes and value for our clients. Hence achieving our vision.
Concentrix provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in many benefit programs, generally including private medical plans, great compensation package, retirement savings plans, paid learning days, and flexible workplaces. Specific benefits plans will vary by country/region.
We’re a remote-first company looking for the absolute best talent in the world. Experience the power of a game-changing career.

The successful candidate has a deep and thorough knowledge of the Apigee platforms, including proxy development, analytics, CI/CD integration, X and Hybrid architecture, and networking requirements for all extant Apigee form all Apigee factors (Edge Cloud, OPDK, Hybrid, and X). Documented experience in designing and guiding the build and usage of Apigee implementations is essential. The ideal candidate can quickly learn and adapt to a fast-changing environment, including versioning of the Apigee platform, without significant external direction. The Senior Apigee Architect is a client-facing role that will partner with a Concentrix program manager to lead an Apigee Migration Factory overseeing and performing Apigee migrations across multiple clients and geos.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the discovery, design, and delivery of comprehensive, end-to-end Apigee migrations tailored to address client needs and business objectives.
• Demonstrate strong leadership in guiding project teams, driving project management initiatives, and ensuring the seamless execution of API projects.
• Engage in proactive account management and consult with clients to identify potential obstacles, explore future sales opportunities, and propose strategic solutions.
• Provide expert customer consultation by leveraging extensive knowledge of industry standards and Concentrix’s proprietary content to deliver valuable insights and support.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for clients, actively supporting and coordinating teams throughout the delivery and execution phases to ensure successful outcomes.
• Accurately estimate and size projects and deliverables, contributing to project planning and resource allocation.
Experience requirements:
• 5 years of experience implementing and operating the various Apigee platforms, including installation, automation, network configuration, proxy development, and operations
Key qualifications:
• Extensive knowledge of the various Apigee platform form factors, particularly the differences in management APIs, proxy design, and organization and environment structure
• Demonstrated experience in implementing at least one of Apigee X or Hybrid as well as at least one of Apigee OPDK or Edge Cloud
• Extensive knowledge of the Apigee platform and its architecture, including both on-premise and cloud form factors (Apigee X and Apigee Hybrid)
• Deep understanding of Apigee components, including Cassandra, nginx routers, Apigee ingress, Kubernetes engine offerings across all clouds, etc.Extensive familiarity with GCP and the core networking components, and best practices for connectivity back to client’s current cloud or data center.
• Documented experience designing and executing Apigee implementations, including networking, message processor positioning, SSO, and the like
• Extensive knowledge of Apigee proxy development, including external logging, fault rules, JWT validation, and the like
• Familiarity with API security (particularly OAuth) and secure API development
• Excellent communication skills; experience in client-facing consulting is ideal
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-changing environment, working to milestones with limited definition
• Ability to operate flexibly, adjusting requirements and perspectives to adapt quickly to changing requirements and technologies
• Demonstrated ability to lead by consensus, evangelization, and example
Educational qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or another STEAM discipline, or equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to independently conceive of, manage, and execute on complex projects
• Certification in Apigee API Management or GCP is a plus
“Attractor” blurb
In this role, you’ll be our practice’s and clients’ subject matter expert on all matters Apigee, particularly as it relates to migration. You’ll wield your extensive experience with the Apigee platform to solve complex problems around performance, installation, and operations to ensure their new Apigee implementations provide a brilliant developer experience. You’ll work with clients to design effective proxies and shared flows that implement best practices for APIs. As a key member of our team, you’ll serve as mentor and advisor to other consultants, helping them solve complex Apigee issues that they encounter. You’ll find yourself working directly with Google engineers, positioned as a visionary and expert on the product.
Qualifying questions
• What are some of the key differences between Apigee X and Hybrid and Apigee Edge Private Cloud and Edge Cloud?
• What are the top three considerations in migrating proxies and other Apigee entities from Apigee Edge Private Cloud to Apigee X?
• When building proxies in Apigee, what are the top three anti-patterns to be avoided and why?

Location:

IND Work-at-Home

Language Requirements:

Time Type:

Full time

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