Apigee API Developer

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The GCP Apigee API Developer role is responsible for the implementation of cloud native APIs built on Google Cloud Platform’s (GCP) Apigee EDGE API management platform. The ideal candidate would also be responsible for developing and delivering cloud native API solutions on Apigee to meet today’s high demand in areas such as AI/ML, IoT, advanced analytics, open source, enterprise collaboration, microservices, server less, etc. The Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Apigee API Developer will work with customers, cloud partners, and other internal groups to evaluate supporting new technologies and industry specific use cases and architectures based on client needs. Using Google Cloud Platform’s (GCP) Apigee EDGE platform, our Apigee API Developer professionals implement state-of-the-art, scalable, high-performance solutions that meet the need of today’s corporate and emerging digital applications.

Key responsibilities may include:

Designing, build, testing, and leading the development of cloud native APIs using the Google Cloud Platform Apigee EDGE platform

Work within an agile team that includes members with cross-functional skills

Experience designing and leading engineering applications and broader systems and supporting DevOps, i.e management of the process of building software

Oral status and occasional written reports via daily stand-ups, etc.

Continuous learning and curiosity of new and emerging technologies/patterns/methodologies and market offerings that may be of interest to our clients.

Adapt to existing methods and procedures to create possible alternative solutions to moderately complex problems.

Understand the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals.

Use considerable judgment to define solution and seeks guidance on complex problems.

Primary upward interaction is with direct supervisor. May interact with peers and/or management levels at a client and/or within Accenture. Establish methods and procedures on new assignments with guidance.

Create value to Accenture’s clients through innovative problem solving and utilizing current digital transformation trends.

Collaborate with applications owners/developers, stakeholders, and strategic partners during the process of building API solutions.

Take ownership of problem resolution or ensure a clear hand-off to the right owner

Troubleshoot and resolve problems with pre-prod and production services.

Present status reports to clients and key internal stakeholders.

Contribute to and/or lead teams and processes to achieve strategic goals.

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

5 years of application design and development experience in a cloud environment

3 years of experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Apigee EDGE and a passion for learning new technologies

3 years of experience coding REST services and APIs using one or more of the following: Java, J2EE, JSON, XML, Python

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Implementation and delivery experience for at least 1 Google Cloud Platform Apigee EDGE client solution.

Previous Implementation/Delivery experience on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Apigee EDGE

Preferred Qualifications:

Google Cloud Certified Apigee API Engineer

Experience working with Apigee Edge API management platform and Developer Portal.

Must have good experience in Apigee API development through the entire SDLC process

Good experience in developing API's on Apigee Edge, onboarding APIs to Apigee, and also developing customized policies

Strong knowledge/experience of Apigee API design, development, and testing including creating SWAGGER/Open API specs

Strong knowledge of the Spring Framework components (Spring MVC, Spring Security), java frameworks, and REST services

Strong knowledge of UI development (JSP, HTML, CSS, Ajax, XML)

Strong knowledge of web services (WSDL Soap, Restful)

Experience in event-driven/microservices in the cloud

Experience working with DevOps/CI/CD for application development

Professional Skill Requirements:

Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment

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New York $58,500 to $169,800

Maryland $58,500 to $135,800

Washington $67,300 to $156,200

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