APIGEE Developer Remote Contract

Job Title: APIGEE Developer
Location: Remote (CST Time)
6-12+ Months Contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced

Apigee Developer

to join our integration team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in

API Gateway management using Google Apigee , including designing, developing, deploying, and securing APIs. This is a

remote contract role

with a focus on delivering scalable and secure API solutions for enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop APIs using

Google Apigee Edge / Apigee X
Implement API proxies, policies, security (OAuth2, API key, JWT), and traffic management
Create API specifications using

Swagger/OpenAPI
Collaborate with backend developers, architects, and stakeholders to design integration solutions
Monitor and troubleshoot API performance, latency, and errors
Implement CI/CD pipelines for API deployment
Apply API versioning, throttling, caching, and analytics
Ensure APIs are aligned with RESTful standards and enterprise guidelines
Maintain API documentation and support onboarding of API consumers
Must-Have Skills:

Must have 9-12 Years of overall IT Experience.
5-7+ years of hands-on experience

with Apigee (Edge or Apigee X)
Strong understanding of

API management concepts

and best practices
Proficiency in

JavaScript, Node.js , or

Python

for custom scripts
Experience with

OAuth2, JWT, SAML, and API security
Familiarity with

RESTful APIs , JSON, and XML
Experience integrating APIs with

backend systems (HTTP/SOAP, databases, cloud functions, etc.)
Knowledge of

CI/CD tools

like Jenkins, Git, and Maven
Good understanding of

DevOps and monitoring tools

(e.g., Apigee Analytics, Splunk)
Nice to Have:

Experience with

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

services
Exposure to

Kong, AWS API Gateway , or other API tools
Experience working in

Agile/Scrum environments