What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apigee Lead - LOCAL to Dallas, Jersey City position at Sysmind, LLC?
Role - Apigee Lead
Location - LOCAL to Dallas, Jersey City
Role Descriptions:
An Apigee Lead is a senior technical expert responsible for designing| developing| and managing API proxies and security policies within the Google Apigee EdgeX platform. They oversee API lifecycle management| including security (OAuth 2.0| TLS)| performance tuning| and CICD automation| often leading teams to deliver scalable| secure integration solutions.
Key Responsibilities and Skills
- API Architecture Design Creating robust| reusable API proxies| shared flows| and policies using Apigee.
- Security Compliance Implementing security protocols such as OAuth 2.0| JWT| SAML| and mTLS to protect APIs.
- Platform Expertise Deep knowledge of Apigee Edge| Hybrid| and X| including traffic management| analytics| and monetization.
- Automation DevOps Building CICD pipelines (e.g.| Jenkins| GitHub Actions) for automated API deployment and management.
- Technical Leadership Mentoring developers| ensuring adherence to coding standards| and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Troubleshooting Performance Monitoring and optimizing API performance| addressing technical debt| and resolving complex runtime issues.
Common Requirements
- Extensive experience with API management| often 10 years for senior roles.
- Proficiency in JavaScript| Java| Node.js| and API specifications like Swagger OpenAPI.
- Experience with containerization (Kubernetes) and cloud-native deployments.
SYSMIND LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without any discrimination. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels in the company. All job offers are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check and reference checks. Additionally passing the drug test may also be required. All contractors intending to work on SYSMIND's W2 are "at will" employees.