Senior Apigee Developer Hybrid

Job Title: : Senior Apigee Developer (Hybrid)

No H1B, CPT , OPT and TN

Location: Alpharetta, GA

Contract Role

Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex API solutions using the Apigee platform.
Architect and implement scalable and secure APIs that adhere to industry best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, product owners, and other developers, to gather requirements and define API strategies.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior developers, reviewing their code and providing constructive feedback.
Conduct code reviews and ensure the quality and maintainability of the Apigee implementations.
Define and enforce API governance policies and standards across the organization.
Identify opportunities for improving the performance, scalability, and security of existing APIs.
Work closely with operations and infrastructure teams to deploy and manage the Apigee platform and API proxies.
Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in API management and provide recommendations for integrating them into the development process.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to API implementations and performance.
Collaborate with testing teams to develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies for APIs.
Document technical designs, API specifications, and deployment procedures.
Participate in architectural discussions and provide input on system design and integration points.
Collaborate with external stakeholders and vendors on API integration projects.
Provide technical leadership and contribute to the overall technical strategy of the organization.

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Extensive experience in designing and developing APIs using the Apigee platform.
Strong programming skills in JavaScript, Node.js, Java, or other relevant languages.
In-depth knowledge of API design principles, RESTful architectures, and web services.
Expertise in implementing API security mechanisms, such as OAuth, JWT, and API keys.
Proven experience in architecting scalable and high-performance API solutions.
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and API-driven development.
Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization technologies, such as AWS, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Proficiency in CI/CD practices and tools for automated deployment and testing.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Skill/Experience/Education

Mandatory Skills Agile methodologies, Scrum ceremonies