Senior Apigee Platform Engineer

Who are weEquinix is the worlds digital infrastructure company xc2 xae operating over 250 data centers across the globe Digital leaders harness Equinix s trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places partners and possibilities to scale with agility speed the launch of digital services deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value while supporting their sustainability goals Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams We hire hardworking people who thrive on solving challenging problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills and try new approaches as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success Senior APIGEE Platform EngineerJob SummaryWe are looking for a highly skilled Senior Apigee Platform Engineer to join our dynamic team In this role you will be responsible for designing developing and maintaining API management solutions using Google Clouds Apigee platform You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our APIs are secure scalable and performant ResponsibilitiesDesign DevelopmentArchitect and develop API proxies and policies using Apigee EdgeDesign and implement API management strategies including security analytics and monitoringDevelop custom policies using JavaScript Python Java or Node js where neededLead Capacity Planning and Management activities to ensure that the Apigee platform will be able to handle additional transactions in the futureAPI ManagementManage the full API lifecycle including API publishing consumption and retirementImplement API security including OAuth JWT SAML and other authentication methodsMonitor API performance and troubleshoot issues using Apigee tools and analyticsIntegration AutomationIntegrate Apigee with various backend services databases and third-party systemsAutomate API deployment and testing using CI CD pipelinesEnsure APIs are compliant with organisational standards and best practicesCollaborationWork closely with application development teams to ensure APIs meet business and technical requirementsCollaborate with DevOps teams to ensure the stability and scalability of the API platformProvide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineersMaintenance SupportRegularly review and optimize API performanceProvide ongoing support and troubleshooting for production APIsStay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in API management and ApigeeLead DR exercises to ensure that the team are fully prepared in the event of a catastropheQualificationsEducationBachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or a related fieldExperience8 years of experience in API management and developmentExtensive experience with Apigee Edge or Apigee X in designing developing and managing APIsStrong knowledge of RESTful API design principles and best practicesExperience with cloud platforms e g Google Cloud Platform AWS is a plusTechnical SkillsProficiency in programming languages such as Java Python JavaScript or Node jsExperience with API security protocols like OAuth JWT and API key managementFamiliarity with CI CD pipelines and DevOps practicesKnowledge of API analytics logging and monitoring toolsExperience with APIGEE Edge Developer portal and APIGEE BaasKnowledge of existing API Testing Tools Postman SoapUI or any equivalent tools Knowledge of flow Web hooks Virtual hosts and TLS configurationSoft SkillsStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsExcellent communication and collaboration abilitiesAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple prioritiesEquinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals including those with a disability If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation please let us know by completing Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and in the U S an Affirmative Action employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race color religion creed national or ethnic origin ancestry place of birth citizenship sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or domestic partnership status age veteran or military status physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information political organizational affiliation status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse or any other status protected by applicable law Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals including those with a disability If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation please let us know by completing Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and in the U S an Affirmative Action employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race color religion creed national or ethnic origin ancestry place of birth citizenship sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or domestic partnership status age veteran or military status physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information political organizational affiliation status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse or any other status protected by applicable law