Senior Apigee API Engineer
Rubikal is hiring a Senior Apigee API Engineer to develop, operate, and maintain APIs using the Google Apigee platform.
The role involves designing and implementing secure API solutions, managing the API lifecycle, ensuring operational efficiency, and providing support and training to internal teams. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with API development, security best practices, performance optimization, and Apigee platform operations.
Responsibilities
API Development & Lifecycle Management
Develop, operate, and maintain APIs using the Apigee API Management platform.
Design and implement new API interfaces following industry best practices for security, performance, and scalability.
Manage the entire API lifecycle, including design, development, versioning, updates, and decommissioning based on business requirements.
Ensure API security through authentication mechanisms such as OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Key validation, and Mutual TLS.
Optimize API performance by implementing caching, rate limiting, and traffic management policies.
Operations & Maintenance
Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot API services to ensure high availability and performance.
Apply periodic updates and improvements to enhance reliability, security, and operational efficiency.
Fix technical issues and performance bottlenecks, ensuring smooth API operations.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal governance policies for API development and operations.
Support & Training
Provide support to internal developers and API users, troubleshooting issues and offering guidance.
Train technical teams on how to use, manage, and troubleshoot Apigee APIs effectively.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align API strategies with business needs.
Create and maintain API documentation, including specifications, use cases, and troubleshooting guides.
Requirements
Required (Must-Haves)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field from a reputable institution.
5+ years of experience in API development, with at least 3 years working with Google Apigee.
Strong understanding of RESTful API design, API security best practices, and microservices architecture.
Expertise in Apigee API policies, including request transformation, security enforcement, and traffic management.
Hands-on experience with OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, API Key authentication, and Mutual TLS,
API testing, and automation tools such as Postman, Terraform, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
Strong troubleshooting skills, with experience in API performance tuning and debugging.
Preferred (Nice-to-Haves)
5+ years of experience in DevOps, automation engineering, or systems integration roles.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Great work environment
- Flexible working schedule
- Medical Insurance
- Brand new MacBook