Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apache Kafka, Application Programming Interface (API), Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), Financial Services, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Git, Identify Issues, Java, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (Java EE/J2EE), Jenkins, Leadership, Mentoring, Messaging Technology, Microservices, Microsoft Windows Azure, Middleware, OAuth, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Product Engineering, Software Development, Technical Leadership, Traffic Shaping
Role: Lead Apigee Developer
Location: Concord, CA (onsite)
Duration: Long term
Pay Rate: $70-75 C2C
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Apigee Developer to design, develop, and manage enterprise-grade API platforms using Google Apigee. The role requires deep expertise in API design, security, and lifecycle management, with a strong focus on scalable, high-performance integrations.
A candidate with a strong Java/J2EE background and integration experience (microservices, middleware, ESB) will be highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of API solutions using Apigee (Edge/X/Hybrid)
- Define and enforce API design standards, governance, and best practices
- Build and manage API proxies, shared flows, policies, and security frameworks
- Implement robust API security (OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, rate limiting, threat protection)
- Design and develop integration solutions across systems (cloud/on-prem)
- Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of APIs
- Work closely with architecture, product, and engineering teams to enable digital transformation initiatives
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and code reviews
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and optimize API performance
- Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for API deployments
Required Skills & Experience:
8+ years of experience in software development and integration
4+ years of hands-on experience with Apigee (Edge/X/Hybrid)
Strong expertise in:
API development and lifecycle management
RESTful APIs and API standards
API security (OAuth, JWT, etc.)
Experience with API gateway policies, debugging, and analytics
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (GCP preferred, AWS/Azure acceptable)
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, etc.)
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Nice-to-Have / Preferred:
- Strong background in Java/J2EE (Spring Boot, Microservices)
- Experience with integration technologies (ESB, middleware, Kafka, messaging systems)
- Exposure to OpenShift/Kubernetes-based deployments
- Experience in financial services or enterprise-scale platforms
- Knowledge of API monetization and developer portals
Leadership Expectations:
- Drive API strategy and roadmap alignment with enterprise architecture
- Mentor junior developers and guide best practices adoption
- Act as a technical SME for API and integration architecture
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.