Senior Staff APIGEE Platform Engineer
Veröffentlicht:
27 November 2024Pensum:
100%Vertrag:
Festanstellung- Arbeitsort:Bangalore
Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 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 Staff APIGEE Platform Engineer
Job Summary
We 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 Cloud’s Apigee platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our APIs are secure, scalable, and performant.
Responsibilities
Design & Development
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Architect and develop API proxies and policies using Apigee Edge
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Design and implement API management strategies including security, analytics, and monitoring
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Develop custom policies using JavaScript, Python, Java, or Node.js where needed
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Lead Capacity Planning and Management activities to ensure that the Apigee platform will be able to handle additional transactions in the future
API Management
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Manage the full API lifecycle, including API publishing, consumption, and retirement
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Implement API security, including OAuth, JWT, SAML, and other authentication methods
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Monitor API performance and troubleshoot issues using Apigee tools and analytics
Integration & Automation
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Integrate Apigee with various backend services, databases, and third-party systems
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Automate API deployment and testing using CI/CD pipelines
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Ensure APIs are compliant with organisational standards and best practices
Collaboration
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Work closely with application development teams to ensure APIs meet business and technical requirements
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Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure the stability and scalability of the API platform
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Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers
Maintenance & Support
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Regularly review and optimize API performance
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Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for production APIs
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Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in API management and Apigee
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Lead DR exercises to ensure that the team are fully prepared in the event of a catastrophe
Qualifications
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
Experience
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8+ years of experience in API management and development
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Extensive experience with Apigee Edge (or Apigee X) in designing, developing, and managing APIs
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Strong knowledge of RESTful API design principles and best practices
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Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform, AWS) is a plus
Technical Skills
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Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or Node.js
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Experience with API security protocols like OAuth, JWT, and API key management
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Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
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Knowledge of API analytics, logging, and monitoring tools
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Experience with APIGEE Edge, Developer portal and APIGEE Baas
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Knowledge of existing API Testing Tools (Postman, SoapUI, or any equivalent tools)
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Knowledge of flow/Web hooks, Virtual hosts and TLS configuration
Soft Skills
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Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
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Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
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 this form .
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 this form .
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.
