APIGEE Integration Engineer

TechSpace Solutions - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking an experienced Onshore APIGEE Integration Engineer to join our dynamic team in Atlanta. As an APIGEE Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining API solutions using the Apigee Edge platform. This role requires a collaborative approach, as you will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into efficient and scalable API solutions. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring that our API integrations are robust, secure, and aligned with industry best practices. In this position, you will design and develop API solutions that meet specific business needs, ensuring that they are not only functional but also optimized for performance and security. You will implement API security measures, including authentication, authorization, and encryption protocols, to protect sensitive data and maintain compliance with industry standards. Additionally, you will develop API policies and proxy services for data transformation, routing, and rate limiting, which are essential for managing traffic and ensuring the reliability of our services. Your role will also involve integrating APIs with various backend systems, databases, and third-party applications, which requires a deep understanding of different technologies and platforms. You will conduct performance testing to ensure high availability and responsiveness of APIs, troubleshooting and resolving any issues that arise during the integration process. Working closely with DevOps teams, you will deploy, monitor, and support API implementations, ensuring that they operate smoothly in production environments. Documentation is a key aspect of this role, as you will need to document API designs, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for reference and knowledge sharing within the team. Staying up to date with the latest industry trends and best practices in API management and integration will be essential for your success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop API solutions using Apigee Edge platform to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and developers to understand API integration needs and design appropriate solutions.
• Implement API security measures, including authentication, authorization, and encryption protocols.
• Develop API policies and proxy services for data transformation, routing, and rate limiting.
• Integrate APIs with various backend systems, databases, and third-party applications.
• Ensure high performance and availability of APIs by conducting performance testing and optimizing API implementations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to API integrations, performance, and security.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to deploy, monitor, and support API implementations.
• Document API designs, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for reference and knowledge sharing.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and best practices in API management and integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4 to 5 years of proven experience as an APIGEE Integration Engineer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Apigee Edge platform, including API development, policy management, and security implementation.
• In-depth understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.
• Experience integrating APIs with various backend systems, databases, and third-party applications.
• Solid understanding of API security standards, including OAuth, JWT, and SSL/TLS.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD, deployment, and monitoring.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze complex integration issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.