Apigee Technical Lead || Remote

Max rate $60/hr on c2c.

Dear Vendors,

I hope this email finds you well.

Position: Apigee Technical Lead

Location: Remote 

Client: HCL

Duration: Long Term

Job description:

·         10-15 years experience on Apigee, Apigee X and Azure API. Lead the design and implementation of API solutions using Apigee X and Azure API Management.

·         Must have knowledge on IAC using Terraform

·         Must have knowledge on configuring API’s in Grafana  and understanding the API metrics and logs

·         Must have knowledge on GCP Developer portal

·         Must know the knowledge of utilizing the DevOps pipelines

·         Develop and enforce API policies for security, rate limiting, and service orchestration.

·         Work closely with development teams to integrate APIs with existing business applications and services.

·         Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of API solutions.

·         Manage the full lifecycle of APIs, from design to deprecation.

·         Lead and mentor a team of API developers, promoting best practices in coding and API design.

·         Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

·         Monitor API usage, performance, and troubleshoot issues as they arise.

·         Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in API management and recommend improvements to our API strategy.

·         Required Skills and Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

·         Proven experience as a technical lead or senior developer with a focus on Apigee and Azure API Management.

·         Strong understanding of API design principles and best practices.

·         Experience with API security standards and protocols (OAuth, OpenID Connect, JWT).

·         Proficiency in programming languages relevant to API development (e.g., JavaScript, Python, .NET).

·         Excellent leadership and team management skills.

·         Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills:
•            Certifications in Apigee and Azure API Management.
•            Experience with other API management tools (e.g., MuleSoft, AWS API Gateway).
•            Knowledge of microservices architectures and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).