What are the responsibilities and job description for the APIGEE Architect position at Tekfortune Inc?
Job Title : APIGEE Architect
Location : Bolingbrook, IL (Remote ok)
Duration : 6 Months
Mandatory skill : Apigee API design, API management
Job Description : Candidate should have deep and thorough knowledge of the Apigee platforms, including proxy development, analytics, CI / CD integration, X and Hybrid architecture, and networking requirements for all Apigee form all Apigee factors (Edge Cloud, OPDK, Hybrid, and X). Documented experience in designing and guiding the build and usage of Apigee implementations is essential.
should will be responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of API solutions using Apigee API Management platform. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality API integration and support the scalability of enterprise systems. This role demands a deep understanding of API lifecycle management, security, and performance optimization
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the Design and implementation of API proxies using Apigee Edge / Hybrid.
- Design API architecture and define API governance frameworks.
- Collaborate with application teams to define and implement API strategies.
- Ensure security best practices (OAuth, JWT, API keys) are applied to APIs.
- Monitor API performance, optimize for scalability, and troubleshoot issues.
- Integrate Apigee with identity providers for SSO and API security (e.g., OAuth, SAML).
- Manage API product lifecycle, including versioning and retirement.
- Provide leadership and guidance to development teams in API best practices.
- Manage and maintain API documentation for internal and external developers.
- Stay updated on the latest industry trends related to APIs, API management, and microservices.
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