APIGEE Architect

APIGEE Architect

Atlanta, GA (DAY 1 onsite)

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.

Qualifications

• · 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.