APIGEE and Middleware Architect
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced APIGEE and Middleware Architect to join our team. This is a fully remote position for candidates located in India, working within the UK time zone. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing, developing, and implementing robust and scalable API and integration Design and architect enterprise-level API and integration solutions using APIGEE and various middleware platforms.
- Lead the development of API gateways, proxies, and policies on the APIGEE platform (Edge, Hybrid, or X).
- Define and enforce API governance, security, and lifecycle management best practices.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and other architects to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve our integration landscape.
- Troubleshoot complex integration issues and provide timely resolutions.
- Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and performant.
Required Qualifications and Skills
10-12+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with a focus on API and middleware technologies.Proven experience as an API Architect with strong, hands-on expertise in APIGEE (Edge, Hybrid, or X).Deep understanding and practical experience with middleware platforms such as MuleSoft, IBM Integration Bus, Oracle SOA Suite, or WSO2.Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs, including a deep understanding of security protocols like OAuth2.0 and JWT.Strong knowledge of API security, rate limiting, and traffic management.Solid background in various integration patterns, message queuing, service orchestration, and event-driven architecture.Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).Excellent communication, articulation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide innovative solutions for complex integration scenarios.Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments.Preferred Qualifications
APIGEE certification (Architect or Developer level).Experience with CI / CD pipelines and GitOps for API deployment.Exposure to modern integration technologies such as GraphQL, gRPC, or Kafka.Prior experience in the banking, healthcare, or telecom domains.(ref : hirist.tech)