Echo IT Solutions, Inc.
APIGEE Architect
Echo IT Solutions, Inc. - Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
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APIGEE Architect
Atlanta, GA (DAY 1 onsite)
Responsibilities: •
Solution Design:
Architect end-to-end API management solutions using the Apigee platform, considering scalability, security, and performance requirements. •
API Design:
Design RESTful APIs, define API specifications, and establish API design best practices to ensure consistency, usability, and maintainability. •
Platform Configuration:
Configure and customize the Apigee platform to implement API proxies, policies, security mechanisms, and traffic management strategies. •
Integration:
Integrate Apigee with backend systems, cloud services, and external APIs to enable seamless data exchange and interoperability. •
Security:
Implement security controls, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and threat protection, to secure APIs and protect sensitive data. •
Performance Optimization:
Optimize API performance and latency, monitor API usage and health metrics, and implement caching and rate limiting mechanisms to ensure scalability and reliability. •
Governance and Compliance:
Establish governance processes and controls for API lifecycle management, versioning, documentation, and compliance with regulatory standards. •
DevOps Integration:
Implement DevOps practices and automation tools to streamline API deployment, testing, monitoring, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. •
Documentation:
Create comprehensive API documentation, including API specifications, developer guides, and usage examples, to facilitate adoption and integration by internal and external developers. •
Training and Enablement:
Provide training, mentoring, and technical support to development teams, architects, and stakeholders on Apigee platform capabilities, best practices, and use cases.
Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. • Proven experience as an Apigee Architect or similar role, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and implementing API management solutions. • Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles, microservices architecture, and integration patterns. • Expertise in Apigee platform features, including API proxies, policies, analytics, and developer portal. • Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, or similar languages. • Knowledge of API security standards and protocols, including OAuth, JWT, SSL/TLS, and API key management. • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and propose effective solutions. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. • Certifications such as Apigee Certified API Engineer (ACE) or equivalent are a plus.
Atlanta, GA (DAY 1 onsite)
Responsibilities: •
Solution Design:
Architect end-to-end API management solutions using the Apigee platform, considering scalability, security, and performance requirements. •
API Design:
Design RESTful APIs, define API specifications, and establish API design best practices to ensure consistency, usability, and maintainability. •
Platform Configuration:
Configure and customize the Apigee platform to implement API proxies, policies, security mechanisms, and traffic management strategies. •
Integration:
Integrate Apigee with backend systems, cloud services, and external APIs to enable seamless data exchange and interoperability. •
Security:
Implement security controls, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and threat protection, to secure APIs and protect sensitive data. •
Performance Optimization:
Optimize API performance and latency, monitor API usage and health metrics, and implement caching and rate limiting mechanisms to ensure scalability and reliability. •
Governance and Compliance:
Establish governance processes and controls for API lifecycle management, versioning, documentation, and compliance with regulatory standards. •
DevOps Integration:
Implement DevOps practices and automation tools to streamline API deployment, testing, monitoring, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. •
Documentation:
Create comprehensive API documentation, including API specifications, developer guides, and usage examples, to facilitate adoption and integration by internal and external developers. •
Training and Enablement:
Provide training, mentoring, and technical support to development teams, architects, and stakeholders on Apigee platform capabilities, best practices, and use cases.
Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. • Proven experience as an Apigee Architect or similar role, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and implementing API management solutions. • Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles, microservices architecture, and integration patterns. • Expertise in Apigee platform features, including API proxies, policies, analytics, and developer portal. • Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, or similar languages. • Knowledge of API security standards and protocols, including OAuth, JWT, SSL/TLS, and API key management. • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and propose effective solutions. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. • Certifications such as Apigee Certified API Engineer (ACE) or equivalent are a plus.