Apigee API Developer

$63,200 - $169,800/Yr

Accenture - Chicago, IL

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Chicago, IL
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a GCP Apigee API Developer at Accenture, you will play a pivotal role in the implementation of cloud-native APIs built on Google Cloud Platform's (GCP) Apigee EDGE API management platform. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about technology and eager to lead innovation for our clients through the delivery of world-class solutions. You will be responsible for developing and delivering cloud-native API solutions that cater to the high demand in areas such as AI/ML, IoT, advanced analytics, open source, enterprise collaboration, microservices, and serverless architectures. Your work will involve collaborating with customers, cloud partners, and internal teams to evaluate and support new technologies and industry-specific use cases based on client needs. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic and agile team, where you will design, build, test, and lead the development of cloud-native APIs using the Google Cloud Platform Apigee EDGE platform. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting client initiatives, contributing to innovative problem-solving and utilizing current digital transformation trends. Your responsibilities will include creating value for Accenture's clients through effective collaboration with application owners, developers, stakeholders, and strategic partners during the API development process. You will also be tasked with troubleshooting and resolving issues with pre-production and production services, ensuring that the solutions you deliver are scalable and high-performing. The position requires a strong commitment to continuous learning and curiosity about new and emerging technologies, methodologies, and market offerings that may benefit our clients. You will be expected to adapt existing methods and procedures to create alternative solutions to moderately complex problems, while also understanding the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals. Your primary upward interaction will be with your direct supervisor, but you may also interact with peers and management levels at both the client and Accenture. This role may require travel, with expectations ranging from 25% to 100% depending on business needs and client requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, test, and lead the development of cloud native APIs using the Google Cloud Platform Apigee EDGE platform.
  • Work within an agile team that includes members with cross-functional skills.
  • Lead engineering applications and broader systems while supporting DevOps processes.
  • Provide oral status updates and occasional written reports via daily stand-ups.
  • Engage in continuous learning of new and emerging technologies, patterns, methodologies, and market offerings.
  • Adapt existing methods and procedures to create alternative solutions to moderately complex problems.
  • Understand the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals.
  • Use considerable judgment to define solutions and seek guidance on complex problems.
  • Create value for Accenture's clients through innovative problem solving and utilizing current digital transformation trends.
  • Collaborate with application owners, developers, stakeholders, and strategic partners during the API development process.
  • Take ownership of problem resolution or ensure a clear hand-off to the right owner.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve problems with pre-production and production services.
  • Present status reports to clients and key internal stakeholders.
  • Contribute to and/or lead teams and processes to achieve strategic goals.

Requirements

  • 5 years of application design and development experience in a cloud environment.
  • 3+ years of experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Apigee EDGE and a passion for learning new technologies.
  • 3+ years of experience coding REST services and APIs using one or more of the following: Java, J2EE, JSON, XML, Python.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate's Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience).
  • Implementation and delivery experience for at least 1 Google Cloud Platform Apigee EDGE client solution.
  • Previous Implementation/Delivery experience on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Apigee EDGE.

Nice-to-haves

  • Google Cloud Certified Apigee API Engineer.
  • Experience working with Apigee Edge API management platform and Developer Portal.
  • Good experience in Apigee API development through the entire SDLC process.
  • Strong knowledge/experience of Apigee API design, development, and testing including creating SWAGGER/Open API specs.
  • Strong knowledge of the Spring Framework components (Spring MVC, Spring Security), java frameworks, and REST services.
  • Strong knowledge of UI development (JSP, HTML, CSS, Ajax, XML).
  • Strong knowledge of web services (WSDL Soap, Restful).
  • Experience in event-driven/microservices in the cloud.
  • Experience working with DevOps/CI/CD for application development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • Dental and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities and training programs.
  • Flexible work arrangements and remote work options.
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