APIGEE Developer (3-6 yrs)

Job Title : Apigee Developer

Job Description :

We are seeking a highly skilled Apigee Developer to join our team and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of our API solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of API design principles, API security, and the Apigee platform, particularly Apigee Hybrid.

Key Responsibilities :

API Design and Development :

- Design, develop, and deploy API proxies on the Apigee platform.

- Collaborate with internal teams to define API requirements and ensure seamless integration with backend services.

- Create and manage API policies, including security, traffic management, and rate limiting.

- Implement API security best practices using OAuth, JWT, and other security protocols.

- Ensure compliance with security standards and industry best practices.

API Performance and Monitoring :

- Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting for API traffic and performance.

- Troubleshoot and resolve API performance issues, errors, and failures.

- Analyze and optimize API performance to ensure high availability and responsiveness.

- Implement caching, load balancing, and other optimization techniques.

API Documentation and Support :

- Create detailed API documentation for both internal and external developers.

- Follow and promote API best practices for consistent development and implementation.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure APIs meet functional and business requirements.

- Provide support for troubleshooting and resolving API-related issues.

Required Skills and Experience :

Technical Skills :

- Strong hands-on experience with Apigee, including API proxies, shared flows, policies, and customisations.

- In-depth knowledge of API design principles, RESTful APIs, and web services.

- Proficiency in API security best practices, including OAuth, JWT, and other security protocols.

- Experience with API versioning and data formats (JSON, XML).

- Familiarity with API performance optimization techniques, such as caching and load balancing.

- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills