Technical Lead (Apigee, Azure APIM)

Required:

• 10-15 years experience on Apigee and Azure API. Lead the design and implementation of API solutions using Apigee and Azure API Management.

• Develop and enforce API policies for security, rate limiting, and service orchestration.

• Work closely with development teams to integrate APIs with existing business applications and services.

• Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of API solutions.

• Manage the full lifecycle of APIs, from design to deprecation.

• Lead and mentor a team of API developers, promoting best practices in coding and API design.

• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

• Monitor API usage, performance, and troubleshoot issues as they arise.

• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in API management and recommend improvements to our API strategy.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• Proven experience as a technical lead or senior developer with a focus on Apigee and Azure API Management.

• Strong understanding of API design principles and best practices.

• Experience with API security standards and protocols (OAuth, OpenID Connect, JWT).

• Proficiency in programming languages relevant to API development (e.g., JavaScript, Python, .NET).

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications in Apigee and Azure API Management.

• Experience with other API management tools (e.g., MuleSoft, AWS API Gateway).

• Knowledge of microservices architectures and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).