APIGEE and Middleware architect

Position - APIGEE and Middleware architect

Location - Pune/Nagpur - Remote

Duration - Full time

Core Apigee Expertise (Deep Hands-On Experience)

• Extensive Apigee Platform Knowledge

  : You must have a deep understanding of all Apigee form factors: Apigee X, Apigee Hybrid, Apigee Edge Cloud, and Apigee OPDK (on-premises). This includes the ability to choose the right form factor for a given business requirement and architect for seamless integration.

• API Security Mastery

  : A senior architect must be an expert in API security. This includes:
• Implementing and configuring various

  OAuth 2.0 flows

  (e.g., authorization code, client credentials, PKCE).

• JWT validation

  and management.
• API key validation and management.
• Implementing and enforcing security policies to protect APIs from common threats.

• Advanced Proxy Development

  : You should be a master of Apigee proxy development, including:
• Designing and implementing complex, reusable

  shared flows

  .
• Developing and integrating custom policies.
• Configuring and optimizing caching, quotas, spike arrest, and other traffic management policies.
• Implementing advanced fault handling and external logging.

Multi-Cloud and Infrastructure Knowledge

• Cloud Platform Fluency

  : You need to have strong working knowledge of

  at least two major cloud platforms

  , primarily

  Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

  and either

  AWS

  or

  Azure

  . This includes:
• Understanding their networking components (VPCs, VPC peering, subnets, etc.) and their configure for Apigee connectivity.
• Knowing how to integrate Apigee with their various services (e.g., Cloud DNS, Load Balancers, etc.).

• Containerization and Orchestration

  : A senior architect must have good knowledge about

  Kubernetes (GKE, AKS, EKS)

  and

  Docker

  , as they are the backbone of multi-cloud and hybrid Apigee architectures. This includes an understanding of how to deploy, manage, and scale Apigee Hybrid on these platforms.

Architectural and Leadership Skills

• Solution Design

  : Proven experience in designing end-to-end API management solutions. This includes not only the Apigee platform but also the surrounding infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring systems. You should be able to create detailed architectural documents and diagrams.

• Technical Leadership

  : You will be expected to lead by example. This includes:
• Guiding development teams on best practices for API design and Apigee proxy development.
• Mentoring junior architects and engineers.
• Conducting architectural reviews and providing constructive feedback.

• Client and Stakeholder Engagement

  : A senior architect often serves as a key client-facing role. Strong communication and presentation skills are crucial for:
• Gathering requirements from business stakeholders.
• Presenting technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Serving as a trusted advisor to clients on their API strategy.

• DevOps and CI/CD

  : Experience in setting up and managing automated deployment pipelines for Apigee proxies and shared flows using tools like

  Jenkins, GitLab, or Terraform

  . This is critical for maintaining consistency and efficiency in a multi-cloud setup.

Other Qualification

• Education and Certifications

  : A bachelor's degree in a STEAM field is often required, or equivalent practical experience. Certifications like the

  Apigee API Management Certification

  or

  Google Professional Cloud Architect Certification

  are highly valued.

• Problem-Solving

  : The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and solve complex problems related to performance, installation, and operations.