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The role requires deep expertise in API design, security, and lifecycle management, with a strong focus on scalable, high-performance integrations.\nA candidate with a strong Java/J2EE background and integration experience (microservices, middleware, ESB) will be highly preferred.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead the design, development, and implementation of API solutions using Apigee (Edge/X/Hybrid)\nDefine and enforce API design standards, governance, and best practices\nBuild and manage API proxies, shared flows, policies, and security frameworks\nImplement robust API security (OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, rate limiting, threat protection)\nDesign and develop integration solutions across systems (cloud/on-prem)\nEnsure high performance, scalability, and reliability of APIs\nWork closely with architecture, product, and engineering teams to enable digital transformation initiatives\nProvide technical leadership, mentoring, and code reviews\nTroubleshoot and resolve production issues and optimize API performance\nSupport CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for API deployments\nRequired Skills & Experience\n8+ years of experience in software development and integration\n4+ years of hands-on experience with Apigee (Edge/X/Hybrid)\nStrong expertise in:\no API development and lifecycle management\no RESTful APIs and API standards\no API security (OAuth, JWT, etc.)\nExperience with API gateway policies, debugging, and analytics\nStrong understanding of cloud platforms (GCP preferred, AWS/Azure acceptable)\nExperience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, etc.)\nExcellent problem-solving and communication skills\nNice-to-Have / Preferred\nStrong background in Java/J2EE (Spring Boot, Microservices)\nExperience with integration technologies (ESB, middleware, Kafka, messaging systems)\nExposure to OpenShift/Kubernetes-based deployments\nExperience in financial services or enterprise-scale platforms\nKnowledge of API monetization and developer portals\nLeadership Expectations\nDrive API strategy and roadmap alignment with enterprise architecture\nMentor junior developers and guide best practices adoption\nAct as a technical SME for API and integration architecture\nPay: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour\nExperience:\nApigee Development : 4 years (Required)\nLead: 2 years (Required)\nAPI development : 3 years (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Alchemy","rawCompany":"alchemy","city":"Concord","state":"NC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T01:27:17.869Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Apigee Developer","description":"Role Overview\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Lead Apigee Developer to design, develop, and manage enterprise-grade API platforms using Google Apigee. 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