APIGEE Developer Remote Contract

Job Title: APIGEE Developer
Location: Remote (CST Time)
6-12+ Months Contract


Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Apigee Developer to join our integration team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in API Gateway management using Google Apigee, including designing, developing, deploying, and securing APIs. This is a remote contract role with a focus on delivering scalable and secure API solutions for enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop APIs using Google Apigee Edge / Apigee X
  • Implement API proxies, policies, security (OAuth2, API key, JWT), and traffic management
  • Create API specifications using Swagger/OpenAPI
  • Collaborate with backend developers, architects, and stakeholders to design integration solutions
  • Monitor and troubleshoot API performance, latency, and errors
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines for API deployment
  • Apply API versioning, throttling, caching, and analytics
  • Ensure APIs are aligned with RESTful standards and enterprise guidelines
  • Maintain API documentation and support onboarding of API consumers
Must-Have Skills:
  • Must have 9-12 Years of overall IT Experience.
  • 5-7+ years of hands-on experience with Apigee (Edge or Apigee X)
  • Strong understanding of API management concepts and best practices
  • Proficiency in JavaScript, Node.js, or Python for custom scripts
  • Experience with OAuth2, JWT, SAML, and API security
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and XML
  • Experience integrating APIs with backend systems (HTTP/SOAP, databases, cloud functions, etc.)
  • Knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git, and Maven
  • Good understanding of DevOps and monitoring tools (e.g., Apigee Analytics, Splunk)
Nice to Have:
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services
  • Exposure to Kong, AWS API Gateway, or other API tools
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
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