Apigee/API Platform Architect
Job in
Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85261, USA
Listed on 2026-07-11
Listing for:
Objectways
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-11
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Systems Engineer, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
You will serve as the lead architect on an enterprise API platform modernization program. This is a high-visibility engagement covering IBM APIC/Data Power-to-Apigee migration strategy, multi-cloud Apigee buildout (GCP, AWS Gov Cloud, Azure Gov Cloud, Azure External), and ongoing architecture governance. You will interact directly with the client’s Enterprise Architecture, Cloud, and Security teams and be the single point of technical accountability.
Key Responsibilities- Lead evaluation of Apigee Hybrid vs. X vs. On-Prem deployment models against IBM APIC/Data Power workloads
- Produce IBM-to-Apigee comparative gap analysis covering feature parity, licensing tradeoffs, and cloud residency requirements
- Design phased migration roadmap with test/validation criteria, rollback triggers, and consumer communication plans
- Define coexistence/interoperability guidance during parallel running of IBM and Apigee environments
- Design networking, security zones, disaster recovery, and cost-optimized runtime/management plane topology
- Capture Apigee Analytics requirements and define telemetry, reporting, and dashboard specifications
- Design external developer portal and internal API catalog strategy (single vs. dual catalog, monetization, personalization)
- Provide AI/MCP recommendations for Apigee platform optimization and GTM acceleration
- Produce current-state architecture assessment with prioritized remediation list and decision log
- Drive architecture sign-off with the client’s EAID, Cloud, and Security teams
- Define training and certification roadmap for the client’s internal Apigee team
- Enforce architecture standards across all developers and engineers on the engagement
- 8+ years in API management / integration architecture
- 4+ years hands‑on Apigee (Hybrid or X); deep understanding of management plane, runtime plane, and control plane topology
- Proven experience migrating from IBM APIC or Mule Soft to Apigee
- Multi‑cloud expertise: GCP, AWS, and Azure — including Gov Cloud environments
- Strong security background: TLS/mTLS, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, PING Federate, WSSO integration
- Ability to produce executive-level architecture documents and lead design reviews
- Google Professional Cloud Architect or Apigee API Engineer certification (or must obtain within 60 days of start)
- Experience with Gov Cloud (FedRAMP, ITAR, NIST 800-171)
- Experience with AI/MCP integration patterns for API platforms
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