API Gateway Specialist (APIGEE)

Teamware Solutions

4 - 5 years

2 - 4 Lacs

Chennai Tamil Nadu India

Posted:2 months ago| Platform: Foundit logo

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Job Description

API Gateway Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

Design and build
API proxies
,
shared flows
, and
policies
using Google Apigee (Edge/X/Hybrid).
Apply and manage
API security policies
such as OAuth2.0, JWT validation, API key validation, and rate limiting.
Collaborate with solution architects, developers, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient APIs.
Manage the
API catalog
, versioning, and documentation using developer portals.
Monitor API traffic and performance; identify and resolve bottlenecks or issues.
Integrate Apigee with backend systems (REST/SOAP services, microservices, databases, etc.).
Automate API deployment through
CI/CD pipelines
using tools like Jenkins, Git, or similar.
Maintain proper documentation of proxy flows, access rules, and usage metrics.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

45 years of experience in
API Management and Gateway configuration
, with at least 2 years on
Google Apigee
.
Strong hands-on experience with:
Apigee Edge / Apigee X / Apigee Hybrid
RESTful APIs, JSON, XML
JavaScript, Python, or Node.js
for scripting and transformations
In-depth understanding of
OAuth2, JWT, SAML
, and API authentication/authorization methods.
Experience with
CI/CD tools
like Jenkins, Git, Maven, or similar for automated API deployments.
Familiarity with
API governance, analytics, and monitoring
best practices.
Excellent troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred (Good to Have):

Experience with
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
and Apigee X configuration.
Knowledge of
other gateways
(e.g., Kong, MuleSoft, WSO2).
Exposure to
containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
and
service mesh
.
Understanding of
DevSecOps
practices and API compliance/audit processes.
Google Cloud Certification or Apigee Certification.

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