APIGEE Architect

Role : APIGEE Lead/Architect(Backfill position) Location :
Alpharetta GA - (locals or nearby location) - Onsite Duration:
Long term Contract 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.

• 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.
• Dev Ops Integration:
  Implement Dev Ops 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.

• 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.
• 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.