APIGEE Developer - Chicago, IL

APIGEE Developer Location: Chicago, IL Duration: Contract Rate: DOE US Citizens, GC, EAD (H4, L2), E3 TN visa holders preferred, NO third party corp to corp accepted for this job Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and implement Restful APIs using Java and related technologies. Utilize tools like Swagger, Postman, and Assertible for API development and testing purposes. Write, configure, and maintain API proxies on platforms such as Apigee Edge, AWS API Gateway, or Azure API Gateway. Monitor, troubleshoot, and debug issues on API Gateway platforms, with a preference for expertise in Apigee Edge. Provide L1 and L2 support, addressing technical issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams for swift resolutions. Collaborate with architects and development teams to ensure API solutions align with business requirements and best practices. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 4-8 years of overall professional experience in software development. Minimum 3 years of experience specifically in designing and developing software applications in Java. Proven experience in designing well-defined Restful APIs. Proficiency in API tools such as Swagger, Postman, and Assertible. Hands-on experience in writing API proxies on platforms like Apigee Edge, AWS API Gateway, or Azure API Gateway. Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to debug issues on API Gateway platforms, with a preference for expertise in Apigee Edge. Experience in providing L1 and L2 support. Previous Apigee experience is highly preferred. Desired Qualifications: Certifications related to API development and management. Familiarity with other API Gateway platforms apart from Apigee (AWS API Gateway, Azure API Gateway). Experience in performance tuning and optimization of APIs. Staffing the Universe