Lead - Apigee (INAD)

Job Overview: Title: Apigee Lead. Experience: 10 – 12 Years. Location: Mumbai.

Responsibilities

Architect, design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable and secure APIs using Apigee Edge, Apigee X and Apigee Hybrid platforms; Lead API lifecycle management including API productization, versioning, governance, and developer portal integration; Implement and enforce API security measures such as OAuth 2.0, JWT, mTLS, API key validation, threat protection and access control; Design and configure API gateways, proxies, policies, shared flows, traffic management (quotas, spike arrest), caching, and mediation; Collaborate with solution architects, product owners, backend teams, and DevOps to ensure seamless API integration with microservices and backend systems; Drive CI/CD automation for API deployments and configuration using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.; Monitor, troubleshoot, performance-tune APIs, and respond to production escalations with root cause analysis; Provide technical leadership and mentorship to mid and junior developers and contribute to architectural decisions; Maintain API documentation and best practice guides for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

10–12+ years of hands-on experience in API development, integration, and management; Strong expertise with Apigee Edge, Apigee X, and Apigee Hybrid platforms and API lifecycle tools; Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles, OpenAPI/Swagger, JSON, XML, and best API practices; Proven experience implementing API security, authentication, authorization, and encryption; Proficient in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python or Node.js for custom policies or extensions; Experience with microservices architecture, backend integration, and cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, or Azure; Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation, containerization (Docker), and Kubernetes; Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

competitive compensation package; Star Elements program