Apigee Architect

# Apigee Architect ## Job Summary The Apigee Architect will play a critical role in the design, development, and implementation of API solutions leveraging Apigee Edge. This position requires a deep understanding of API architecture and security, contributing to the organization's digital transformation by enabling seamless integrations and enhancing API management capabilities. ## Responsibilities - Architect, design, and develop scalable API solutions using Apigee Edge, including hybrid and cloud deployments. - Implement API security models such as OAuth 2.0, SAML, JWT, and OpenID Connect. - Design and implement RESTful and SOAP APIs, ensuring best practices in versioning, throttling, rate-limiting, caching, and logging. - Develop and manage API monetization models and developer portal implementations. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate APIs with Cloud environments like Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure. - Utilize programming languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or JavaScript to develop API solutions. ## Qualifications - **Education**: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - **Experience**: 5+ years in API architecture, design, and development. - **Technical Skills**: - Strong expertise in Apigee Edge. - Hands-on experience with API security models (OAuth 2.0, SAML, JWT, OpenID Connect). - Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful and SOAP APIs. - Knowledge of API versioning, throttling, rate-limiting, caching, and logging. - Expertise in Cloud environments (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure). - Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or JavaScript. - Strong understanding of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). - Familiarity with DevOps tools like Git, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines. - **Soft Skills**: - Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills. - Strong communication skills to interact with stakeholders, business users, and development teams. ## Preferred Skills - Apigee certification (Apigee API Engineer, Apigee Certified Professional). - Experience integrating Apigee with BigQuery, Firebase, and other Google Cloud services. - Understanding of GraphQL and Event-Driven Architectures. - Familiarity with AI/ML-based API analytics and monitoring. ## Experience - Minimum of 5 years of experience in API architecture, design, and development. ## Environment - **Type**: Contractual - **Start Date**: Immediately - **Location**: Not specified (please inquire if remote, in-office, or hybrid work is possible). ## Deadline - Application deadline: April 4, 2025