Apigee Lead Architect

Responsibilities

API Architecture & Design:

• Design and implement scalable API solutions using Google Cloud Platform and Apigee to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Apigee API Hub and Apigee Hybrid into existing systems.
  
  

• Oversee deployment and management of Anthos Service Mesh to enhance service connectivity and security.
• Lead cloud infrastructure projects ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
  
  

• Provide technical guidance on Apigee OPDK and Apigee X for optimized API management and performance.
• Develop and maintain Apigee Developer Portal and Apigee Edge for streamlined API access and lifecycle management.
  
  

• Implement security protocols including OAuth, SAML, and Google Cloud Armor to safeguard API endpoints and data.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in API development.
  
  

• Utilize Swagger and Postman for efficient REST API testing and validation.
  
  

• Work with JSON, REST API, JavaScript, and PHP to enhance API functionality and user experience.
  
  

• Partner with telecom domain experts to tailor API solutions for industry-specific needs.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members on Apigee and cloud technologies.
  
  

• Evaluate emerging API technologies and recommend enhancements.
• Stay updated with latest trends in API management and cloud architecture.
  
  

• Document system architecture, design decisions, and implementation details for knowledge sharing and future reference.
  
  

• Expertise in Google Apigee (Edge, Hybrid, OPDK, Apigee X)
• Strong knowledge of API Gateway, Microservices, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Java
• Experience with Anthos Service Mesh, CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes, and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with API security standards, OAuth, JWT, SAML, and performance optimization techniques
  
  

• Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Architect
• Apigee Certified API Engineer