Consultant/Sr. Consultant - Apigee Engineer/API Platform Specialist (USAPI)

Have you ever wanted to be a part of something bigger than yourself? At Blue Altair, we believe each of our employees is a star, full of diverse elements that emit a brilliant light. Just as stars illuminate the night sky, our team members light up the business and technology world with their talent, creativity, and dedication. Blue Altair is an industry-recognized consulting firm and a trusted partner in digital transformation. Founded in 2015, our services span Assessment and Strategy, Technology Implementation, and Managed Services in API Management and Integration, Data Management, Digital Application Development, and Data Science and AI. We are proud to exceed industry standards for project success, thanks to our expert focus on program and project management, business analysis, and quality assurance. Working at Blue Altair means being part of a vibrant, dynamic team driving digital change. No matter the role you fill, you'll contribute to the digital future and make a difference. So, if you're a star ready to shine brighter, we can't wait to meet you. Join us at Blue Altair, where we're not just transforming businesses, but shaping the digital universe one star at a time. Apply now to join our constellation of stars! This is a six month contract-to-hire role located on-site in Reading, PA. Only applicants able to commute or willing to relocate will be considered. Requirements Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and deployment of APIs using

Apigee Edge, Apigee X, and Apigee Hybrid , ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards. Architect, install, and manage the

Apigee Hybrid runtime on Kubernetes (GKE, EKS, or OpenShift) , including control plane integration, networking, and security configurations. Drive

capacity planning and infrastructure sizing

for Apigee Hybrid clusters based on projected API traffic, availability zones, and IP/CIDR allocations. Configure and manage

API policies

for traffic management, transformation, caching, and advanced security (e.g., OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, threat protection). Implement and enforce API governance standards, environment group strategies, and proxy design conventions. Support the

full API lifecycle -

from design and mocking to publishing, testing, monitoring, troubleshooting, and deprecation. Integrate with

CI/CD pipelines

(e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) for API bundle deployments, shared flows, and environment-specific configuration promotion. Develop and maintain

shared flows and reusable proxy patterns

for authentication, logging, error handling, and traffic control. Monitor and troubleshoot platform issues using

Kubernetes tools (kubectl, helm)

and integrate with observability platforms (e.g., Cloud Ops, Prometheus, ELK). Collaborate with backend teams, security teams, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless API adoption and runtime stability. Provide technical leadership, documentation, and mentorship to development and platform engineering teams. Qualifications Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 8+ years of experience. Strong hands-on experience in

API design and proxy development

using

Apigee Edge, X, and/or Hybrid . Solid understanding of

REST, JSON, XML , and modern API security patterns (OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, SAML/SSO). Experience deploying and operating applications on

Kubernetes -

with knowledge of

pods, services, namespaces, helm, IP/CIDR planning, and cluster sizing . Proven experience working with

DevOps and automation tools

(e.g., Maven, Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions). Exposure to

backend integration patterns

with systems such as microservices, and legacy systems. Preferred Skills Experience with

Apigee Hybrid infrastructure setup

on GKE, EKS, or OpenShift, including network design, high availability, and TLS configuration. Familiarity with

Cassandra

(for Apigee Hybrid runtime),

cluster scaling strategies , and

troubleshooting synchronization or runtime issues . Working knowledge of

log management and observability solutions

(e.g., Fluent Bit, Splunk, ELK, or Google Cloud Logging). Exposure to

multi-region or hybrid cloud deployments , and knowledge of best practices around

IP address planning and firewalling for hybrid environments . Understanding of

developer portal integrations , API onboarding workflows, and developer experience strategies. Benefits In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer abundant opportunities for you to achieve, excel, and surpass even your own expectations. Aligned with Blue Altair's challenger ethos, we present the Star Elements program, inspired by the composition of stars themselvescomprising diverse elements that give unique qualities and illuminate for thousands of years. Likewise, our initiative aims to facilitate brilliance in our employees. The Star Elements program encompasses a range of benefits, supporting our team across four pivotal facets of their lives and careers. Through Star Elements, our employees can fully realize their potential, both on personal and professional fronts. Blue Altair does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.