APIGEE Engineer

APIGEE Engineer

Location

Dallas, TX (Hybrid )

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced APIGEE Engineer to design, develop, and support API management solutions in a large-scale enterprise environment . The engineer will be responsible for API proxy development, API gateway configuration, security policies, and end-to-end API lifecycle management using Google Apigee.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement API proxies on Google Apigee API Management Platform .
• Configure API security including OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Keys, Mutual TLS, and Traffic Management Policies .
• Work with backend services and design API flows for high performance and scalability.
• Manage API lifecycle: versioning, publishing, monitoring, and retirement.
• Troubleshoot API defects, latency issues, and integration problems.
• Create custom policies using JavaScript, Python, Java , and Apigee policies.
• Work closely with development, security, and architecture teams to ensure alignment with Telecommunication standards.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for API deployment using Jenkins, Git, and Apigee deployment tools.
• Design and maintain API analytics dashboards and reporting.
• Develop and maintain documentation: API specs, design guides, and architecture diagrams.
• Ensure compliance with Telecommunication's governance, security, and audit policies.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–8+ years of experience in API development and integration.
• 3–5+ years hands-on experience with Google Apigee (Edge or X) .
• Strong understanding of REST APIs , microservices architecture, and enterprise-level integrations.
• Experience implementing API policies (Spike Arrest, Quota, CORS, OAuth, JWT, Key Validation).
• Proficiency in JavaScript , Node.js , or Java for API transformations.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP preferred; AWS/Azure is a plus).
• Integration experience with APIs, SOAP services, and backend microservices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD using Jenkins, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
• Experience with API security & authentication standards .
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Google Apigee Certification or GCP Cloud Certification.
• Understanding of telecom domain or prior experience with Telecommunication enterprise APIs.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Istio, or service mesh technologies.
• Knowledge of API observability tools (Splunk, Dynatrace, New Relic).