API & GCP Architect

Exton, United States | Posted on 06/05/2026 We are seeking an experienced ApigeeArchitect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise API andmicroservices solutions, driving API strategy, governance, security, andcloud-native architecture. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in ApigeeEdge, Apigee X, Apigee Hybrid, GCP, and Microservices Architecture , withthe ability to provide technical leadership across large-scale digitaltransformation initiatives. Career Growth: This role offers a strong leadership path and is expected to evolveinto a Global GCP Practice Head position, providing an opportunity toshape cloud strategy, drive practice growth, and lead enterprise cloudtransformation initiatives globally. Location Preference: Atlanta, GA or Exton, PA (Preferred) Travel: Willingness to travel as required for client engagements and leadershipresponsibilities. Employment Type: Full-Time / 1099 Joining Timeline: Immediate Joiners Preferred KeyResponsibilities Design and architect enterprise APIs using Apigee Edge, ApigeeX, and Apigee Hybrid . Lead API development, deployment, governance, and lifecyclemanagement. Design and implement microservices-based architectures usingJava/Spring Boot and cloud-native principles. Architect and deploy API management and integration solutions on GoogleCloud Platform (GCP) . Establish API security using OAuth 2.0, JWT, OpenID Connect,SSL/TLS, mTLS, and threat protection policies. Define API governance standards, best practices, and reusableframeworks. Drive containerization and deployment using Docker, Kubernetes,GKE, and Apigee Hybrid runtime environments. Implement monitoring, analytics, logging, and performanceoptimization for APIs and microservices. Provide technical leadership, architecture guidance, and mentorshipto engineering teams. RequiredSkills Strong experience with Apigee Edge, Apigee X, and Apigee Hybrid architecture and API management. Expertise in REST APIs, JSON, XML, OpenAPI/Swagger , and APIlifecycle management. Hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and MicroservicesArchitecture . Strong Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience, including GKE,Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, IAM, Monitoring, andLogging . Experience deploying and managing Apigee Hybrid onKubernetes/GKE . Strong understanding of API security (OAuth 2.0, JWT, OIDC,SSL/TLS, mTLS). Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. PreferredQualifications Google Cloud and Apigee certifications preferred. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, andInfrastructure as Code (IaC) . Knowledge of event-driven architectures using Pub/Sub, Kafka, orRabbitMQ . Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana,Cloud Monitoring, Splunk, or ELK . IdealProfile 10+ years of software development and integrationexperience. 5+ years of hands-on experience with ApigeeEdge/X/Hybrid . Strong expertise in GCP cloud architecture, API management,microservices, Kubernetes, and enterprise integration . Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale, secure,cloud-native API platforms on GCP and Apigee Hybrid . Leadership mindset with the ability to build and scale cloudpractices and mentor high-performing engineering teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sidglobal