Lead Apigee Developer
- Concord, United States
Posted 25 days ago
About the role
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Apigee Developer to design, develop, and manage enterprise-grade API platforms using Google Apigee. The role requires deep expertise in API design, security, and lifecycle management, with a strong focus on scalable, high-performance integrations.
A candidate with a strong Java/J2EE background and integration experience (microservices, middleware, ESB) will be highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and implementation of API solutions using Apigee (Edge/X/Hybrid)
Define and enforce API design standards, governance, and best practices
Build and manage API proxies, shared flows, policies, and security frameworks
Implement robust API security (OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, rate limiting, threat protection)
Design and develop integration solutions across systems (cloud/on-prem)
Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of APIs
Work closely with architecture, product, and engineering teams to enable digital transformation initiatives
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and code reviews
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and optimize API performance
Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for API deployments
Required Skills & Experience
8+ years of experience in software development and integration
4+ years of hands-on experience with Apigee (Edge/X/Hybrid)
Strong expertise in:
o API development and lifecycle management
o RESTful APIs and API standards
o API security (OAuth, JWT, etc.)
Experience with API gateway policies, debugging, and analytics
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (GCP preferred, AWS/Azure acceptable)
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, etc.)
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Nice-to-Have / Preferred
Strong background in Java/J2EE (Spring Boot, Microservices)
Experience with integration technologies (ESB, middleware, Kafka, messaging systems)
Exposure to OpenShift/Kubernetes-based deployments
Experience in financial services or enterprise-scale platforms
Knowledge of API monetization and developer portals
Leadership Expectations
Drive API strategy and roadmap alignment with enterprise architecture
Mentor junior developers and guide best practices adoption
Act as a technical SME for API and integration architecture
Pay: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour
Experience:
- Apigee Development : 4 years (Required)
- Lead: 2 years (Required)
- API development : 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person