Apigee Platform Architect

JD::Seasoned Apigee Solution & Platform Architect with 13+ years of IT experience and 5+ years in Apigee (Hybrid/Edge/X), Microservices, and Kubernetes/Anthos. Strong expertise in API design, platform engineering, infra automation, networking (GSLB, LB, Citrix), and Linux administration. Well-versed in Banking & Payments domain (Trade Finance, Inbound/Outbound Merchant Payments, RIB, CIB, NPCI flows) with proven ability in architecture gap analysis, proactive monitoring, and quarterly innovation initiatives. Exposure to Generative AI/ML tools for automation, anomaly detection, RCA documentation, and DevOps productivity. Recognized for bridging solution design, infra stability, and BFSI compliance, ensuring resilient, secure, and future-ready API ecosystems.Job Description: Apigee Solution & Platform ArchitectPosition Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled Apigee Solution & Platform Architect with strong expertise in API Gateway (Apigee Hybrid/Edge/X), Microservices, Kubernetes/Anthos, Linux, Networking, and Infrastructure Architecture. This role demands end-to-end ownership of API design, platform engineering, production support, infrastructure resilience, and solution architecture, ensuring robust delivery aligned with banking-grade standards.The ideal candidate will combine deep technical leadership with domain expertise in Banking & Payments (Trade Finance, Inbound/Outbound Merchant Payments, RIB, CIB, NPCI payment models/flows, etc.), and a working knowledge of Generative AI to drive automation, innovation, and predictive problem management.Key ResponsibilitiesApigee & Microservice Solution Architecture- Lead API proxy and microservice design, development, and governance, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance. - Review and approve all development designs, enforcing best practices and architectural maturity. - Conduct architecture gap assessments and recommend corrective solutions. - Drive quarterly innovation by introducing emerging technologies, including GenAI accelerators for monitoring, reporting, and automation.Platform & Infrastructure Engineering- Architect and manage Apigee Hybrid deployments on Anthos/GKE/NodePort clusters. - Build automation pipelines for CI/CD, patching, and upgrades. - Ensure platform resilience, failover readiness, and DR strategy. - Administer and optimize Kubernetes (pods, nodes, ingress/egress, storage policies). - Provide hands-on expertise in Linux system administration and performance tuning.Networking & Infra- Design and maintain GSLB, Load Balancer, and Citrix Netscaler setups for high availability. - Validate DNS, TLS certs, firewall, and connectivity policies. - Optimize network throughput, latency management, and failover processes.Production Support & RCA- Provide end-to-end ownership of production issues for Apigee runtime, APIs, and platform. - Establish a strong RCA culture – raise problem tickets, document learnings, and implement preventive fixes. - Proactively identify potential issues before they occur, leveraging monitoring, AI/ML-driven analytics, and automation. - Enhance patch responsiveness with automation-driven rollout processes.Banking & Payments Domain- Well-versed in banking and payments systems, including: - Trade Finance flows and integration models. - Inbound/Outbound Merchant Payments (cards, UPI, wallets, etc.). - RIB (Retail Internet Banking) and CIB (Corporate Internet Banking) flows. - NPCI payment models and settlement processes. - Translate business payment flows into technical API and microservice designs. - Ensure solutions meet regulatory and compliance requirements (RBI, NPCI, ISO 20022 standards, etc.).GenAI & Emerging Tech- Apply Generative AI capabilities in: - Automated knowledge extraction from logs and incidents. - Predictive analysis for anomaly detection and issue prevention. - AI-assisted documentation (RCA, compliance, design). - Conversational interfaces/chatbots for internal DevOps and support teams. - Evaluate and propose GenAI-driven solutions that improve delivery and support models.Required Skills & Experience- 10+ years IT experience, with 5+ years in Apigee (Hybrid/Edge/X) and strong microservices expertise. - Deep knowledge of banking & payments domain: Trade, Merchant, RIB, CIB, NPCI models & flows. - Strong in API proxy design, shared flows, governance, debugging, and optimization. - Expertise in Kubernetes (GKE, Anthos), Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu), and core networking fundamentals. - Hands-on with GSLB, Load Balancing, Citrix Netscaler/F5, DNS, TLS, firewalls. - Proven in infra automation (CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, Helm, Terraform, or equivalent). - Exposure to Generative AI/ML tools for automation, monitoring, or documentation. - Familiarity with banking/financial production environments is highly desirable. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.Preferred Certifications- Apigee/Google Cloud: Professional Cloud Architect / Apigee API Engineer Certification. - Kubernetes: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA/CKAD). - AI/ML/GenAI: Google Cloud Generative AI Professional Certificate, AWS AI/ML Specialty, or Microsoft AI Engineer Associate (preferred). - ITIL v4 or equivalent (for production & support alignment).