Senior Apigee Developer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Apigee Developer
Experience Level: Minimum 6+ years of experience in API development, including 3+ years working with Apigee
Role Summary
The Senior Apigee Developer will design, develop, and manage enterprise-level API solutions using Google Cloud Apigee. This role focuses on delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing APIs to support business objectives. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in API lifecycle management, API monetization, and API security, with a preference for experience in the telecommunications domain.
Key Responsibilities
API Development & Management:
  • Design and develop APIs using Apigee API Gateway, adhering to best practices.
  • Implement API proxy layers, routing, and traffic management to ensure scalability and performance.
  • Build reusable policies for security, rate-limiting, caching, and transformation.
API Security:
  • Implement robust security measures, including OAuth 2.0, JWT, and API keys, to protect APIs.
  • Ensure compliance with data protection standards like GDPR and CCPA.
Performance Optimization:
  • Monitor API performance and optimize traffic flows, latency, and response times.
  • Use Apigee analytics to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
Integration & Collaboration:
  • Integrate APIs with back-end services, databases, and third-party systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design solutions aligned with business needs.
CI/CD & Automation:
  • Automate deployment pipelines for APIs using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or equivalent tools.
  • Maintain version control and implement blue-green deployment strategies.
Telecommunications-Specific Focus (Preferred):
  • Design APIs to support telecommunications systems, including BSS/OSS and real-time data services.
  • Work on APIs tailored for low-latency and high-throughput telco environments.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
Technical Expertise:
  • Apigee Expertise:
  • Strong hands-on experience with Apigee API Management Platform.
  • Proficient in creating API proxies, flows, and policies using Apigee.
  • Deep understanding of Apigee components such as API Gateway, Developer Portal, and Edge Microgateway.
  • API Development:
  • Proficiency in RESTful APIs, gRPC, and SOAP.
  • Expertise in JSON, XML, and OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.
  • Programming Languages: Proficient in JavaScript, Python, or Java for API development.
  • Security:
  • Expertise in OAuth 2.0, SAML, JWT, and other API security frameworks.
  • Familiarity with TLS, certificate management, and threat protection.
  • DevOps & Cloud:
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including deploying Apigee in GCP environments.
  • Monitoring & Analytics: Proficiency in using Apigee analytics and monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
Telecommunications Knowledge (Preferred):
  • Understanding of telco systems, including BSS/OSS integration and API use cases in 5G/IoT environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
  • Certifications:
  • Google Cloud Apigee Certified API Engineer.
  • Google Cloud Professional Architect or Developer certifications.
Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders and developers.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
  • Proactive and detail-oriented, ensuring quality and security in API delivery.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1874809
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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