Description

You will design, develop, and deploy API proxies using Apigee Edge, X, or Hybrid to manage traffic shaping, mediation, and security.

Responsibilities

• Implement secure APIs using OAuth 2.0, JWT, and API Key mechanisms while integrating with identity providers via SSO/SAML.
• Configure Apigee policies for request/response handling, error management, and threat protection.
• Develop and maintain Developer Portals to ensure clear documentation, onboarding workflows, and self-service access.
• Enable Self-Service Portal (SSP) capabilities for developer onboarding, app registration, and API key provisioning.
• Set up API products, rate plans, environments, and access controls within the Apigee platform.
• Integrate APIs with backend microservices, legacy applications, and SaaS over REST or SOAP.
• Drive CI/CD pipeline automation for API deployments using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.

Required Skills

• 7+ years of experience in API development and integration, with 5+ years of hands-on Apigee development.
• Expertise in Apigee Edge, X, or Hybrid platforms.
• Strong knowledge of OAuth 2.0 flows, JWT token validation, SSO integration, and API gateway security.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, Node.js, Python, or Java for custom policy extensions.
• Hands-on experience with REST, JSON, XML, HTTP, and SOAP services.
• Experience with Apigee Developer Portals, including custom theming and role-based access.
• Familiarity with API monetization, analytics, and lifecycle management.
• Understanding of DevOps principles and containerized environments like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ability to create OpenAPI/Swagger specifications and test APIs using Postman or SoapUI.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Apigee Hybrid deployments in GCP or multi-cloud environments.
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience or certification.
• Integration with IAM systems such as Okta, Azure AD, or PingFederate.
• Knowledge of Redis, Memcached, Kafka, or Pub/Sub systems.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degrees