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 • Bachelor's/Master's 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 themselves—comprising 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.