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 XImplement API proxies, policies, security (OAuth2, API key, JWT), and traffic managementCreate API specifications using Swagger/OpenAPICollaborate with backend developers, architects, and stakeholders to design integration solutionsMonitor and troubleshoot API performance, latency, and errorsImplement CI/CD pipelines for API deploymentApply API versioning, throttling, caching, and analyticsEnsure APIs are aligned with RESTful standards and enterprise guidelinesMaintain 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 practicesProficiency in JavaScript, Node.js, or Python for custom scriptsExperience with OAuth2, JWT, SAML, and API securityFamiliarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and XMLExperience integrating APIs with backend systems (HTTP/SOAP, databases, cloud functions, etc.)Knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git, and MavenGood understanding of DevOps and monitoring tools (e.g., Apigee Analytics, Splunk) Nice to Have:Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) servicesExposure to Kong, AWS API Gateway, or other API toolsExperience working in Agile/Scrum environments