Apigee

Key Responsibilities :

• API Management & Development :
• Design, develop, and implement scalable APIs using the Apigee Edge platform for both public and internal applications.
• Configure API proxies , API products , and API versions in the Apigee platform.
• Develop and maintain API policies for tasks such as authentication , rate-limiting , logging , error handling , and caching .
• API Integration :
• Work closely with development and operations teams to integrate APIs with backend systems and third-party services.
• Ensure seamless integration of Apigee with other enterprise tools and systems, such as CI / CD pipelines , monitoring tools, and databases.
• Security & Authentication :
• Implement API security protocols including OAuth2 , JWT , API key management , and IP whitelisting to secure APIs and sensitive data.
• Ensure compliance with best practices in API security, data privacy, and protection against threats such as DDoS attacks and unauthorized access.
• Monitoring & Optimization :
• Set up monitoring dashboards and analytics in Apigee for tracking API usage, performance, and error rates.
• Analyze API traffic and performance metrics to ensure API reliability and optimization.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities.
• API Versioning & Lifecycle Management :
• Manage and coordinate the versioning and lifecycle of APIs, including handling deprecation, updates, and backward compatibility.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions between different API versions and minimize disruption to users.
• Documentation & Support :
• Document the API development process, API designs, and policies within Apigee to ensure that stakeholders have clear, up-to-date information.
• Provide technical support for developers using APIs, helping them with issues related to the API gateway or API policies.
• Governance & Policy Enforcement :
• Implement API governance practices to ensure compliance with organizational standards and policies.
• Enforce rate limiting , throttling , caching , and other policies to optimize API performance and prevent misuse.
• Collaboration & Best Practices :
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including backend developers, DevOps, security engineers, and business analysts to design and deploy efficient APIs.
• Advocate for best practices in API design, security, and performance across the organization.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Skills Required

Google Cloud, Kubernetes, ISTIO