Apigee Lead (Local Candidates Only)

Job Title: Apigee Lead (Local Candidates only) Location: Bolingbrook, IL (Onsite role - 3 days biweekly, need local profiles) Duration: 6+ Month Must have skills: Apigee Edge / Apigee X / Apigee Hybrid along with knowledge of CI/CD Automation for API Deployment Job Summary: We are looking for a Senior Apigee Developer with a strong background in API design, development, and security on Google Apigee Edge/X/Hybrid. You will be responsible for creating scalable, secure, and high-performance APIs, while also enabling developer productivity through Developer Portals, enforcing OAuth2.0/JWT-based security, and facilitating self-service API adoption via SSP (Self-Service Portal) integration. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and deploy API proxies using Apigee Edge/X/Hybrid, with policy flows for traffic shaping, mediation, transformation, and security. • Implement secure APIs using OAuth 2.0, JWT, and API Key mechanisms; integrate with identity providers (IDPs) using SSO/SAML. • Configure custom and out-of-the-box policies in Apigee for request/response handling, error management, and threat protection. • Develop and maintain Developer Portals using Apigee's integrated or Drupal-based portal, ensuring clear API documentation, onboarding workflows, and self-service access. • Enable Self-Service Portal (SSP) capabilities to streamline developer onboarding, app registration, and API key provisioning. • Set up API products, rate plans, environments, and access controls in Apigee. • Collaborate with API Product Managers, security teams, and architects to define API contracts, governance, and lifecycle management. • Monitor and troubleshoot APIs using Apigee Analytics, logging frameworks, and performance tuning techniques. • Integrate APIs with backend systems (e.g., microservices, legacy apps, SaaS) over REST/SOAP. • Drive CI/CD pipeline automation for API deployments using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools. • Create and maintain OpenAPI/Swagger specifications and test APIs with tools like Postman, SoapUI, and automated testing frameworks. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. • 7+ years of experience in API development and integration, with 5+ years of hands-on Apigee development. • Strong knowledge of OAuth 2.0 flows, JWT token validation, SSO integration, and API gateway security best practices. • Experience with Apigee Developer Portal, including custom theming, role-based access, and API publishing. • Hands-on experience with JavaScript, Node.js, Python, or Java for custom policy extensions. • Proficient in REST, JSON, XML, HTTP, and SOAP services. • Familiarity with API monetization, analytics, and lifecycle management within Apigee. • Understanding of DevOps principles and working with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes). Preferred Skills: • Experience with Apigee Hybrid deployments in GCP or multi-cloud environments. • Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience or certification. • Integration with IAM systems (e.g., Okta, Azure AD, PingFederate). • Knowledge of Redis, Memcached, or other caching strategies. • Familiarity with event-driven architecture, Kafka, or Pub/Sub systems.