Apigee Architect

Position: Apigee lead / Architect
Location: Alpharetta, GA (Onsite) (In person interview) 
Preference: Need Local to GA
Minimum Experience: 11+
 

Job Summary: We are seeking a talented and experienced Apigee to lead the design and implementation of API management solutions using the Apigee platform. The Apigee Architect will play a critical role in architecting scalable, secure, and high-performance APIs that meet business requirements and drive digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in API design, integration, and architecture, along with expertise in Apigee platform capabilities and best practices.

Responsibilities:

·                     Solution Design: Architect end-to-end API management solutions using the Apigee platform, considering scalability, security, and performance requirements.

·                     API Design: Design RESTful APIs, define API specifications, and establish API design best practices to ensure consistency, usability, and maintainability.

·                     Platform Configuration: Configure and customize the Apigee platform to implement API proxies, policies, security mechanisms, and traffic management strategies.

·                     Integration: Integrate Apigee with backend systems, cloud services, and external APIs to enable seamless data exchange and interoperability.

·                     Security: Implement security controls, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and threat protection, to secure APIs and protect sensitive data.

·                     Performance Optimization: Optimize API performance and latency, monitor API usage and health metrics, and implement caching and rate limiting mechanisms to ensure scalability and reliability.

·                     Governance and Compliance: Establish governance processes and controls for API lifecycle management, versioning, documentation, and compliance with regulatory standards.

·                     DevOps Integration: Implement DevOps practices and automation tools to streamline API deployment, testing, monitoring, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

·                     Documentation: Create comprehensive API documentation, including API specifications, developer guides, and usage examples, to facilitate adoption and integration by internal and external developers.

·                     Training and Enablement: Provide training, mentoring, and technical support to development teams, architects, and stakeholders on Apigee platform capabilities, best practices, and use cases.

Qualification:

·         Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

·         Proven experience as an Apigee Architect or similar role, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and implementing API management solutions.

·         Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles, microservices architecture, and integration patterns.

·         Expertise in Apigee platform features, including API proxies, policies, analytics, and developer portal.

·         Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, or similar languages.

·         Knowledge of API security standards and protocols, including OAuth, JWT, SSL/TLS, and API key management.

·         Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

·         Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and propose effective solutions.

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

·         Certifications such as Apigee Certified API Engineer (ACE) or equivalent are a plus.