Role description

Apigee Administrator

Lead II - Software Engineering

UST is searching for a skilled and experienced Apigee Administrator with experience in supporting large scaler enterprise Apigee infrastructure, will be responsible for administering, managing, and optimizing Google's Apigee API Gateway platform, ensuring high availability, security, and performance across the API lifecycle.

The opportunity:
• Administer, configure, and manage Apigee Edge / Apigee X platforms in on-premise, hybrid, or GCP-native environments
• Handle deployment, upgrade, and patching of Apigee components and infrastructure
• Monitor and troubleshoot API performance, latency, errors, and platform availability using Apigee Analytics, Stackdriver, and other observability tools
• Enforce API security policies including OAuth 2.0, API Key Validation, JWT, and thread protection mechanisms
• Manage and configure API products, developer portals, and environmental configurations (test, staging, production)
• Collaborate with API developers to support API proxy design, deployment pipelines, and lifecycle management
• Integrate Apigee with identity providers (IDPs), backend services, and CI/CD pipelines
• Maintain and document configuration standards, policies, and operational runbooks
• Provide support during incidents, system upgrades, and maintenance windows
• Stay current on Apigee product enhancements, GCP updates, and industry best practices in API management

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:
• At least 3+ years of hands-on experience with Apigee Edge / Apigee X administration
• Experience working as a senior/lead support engineer in an enterprise environment
• Proven experience managing API gateway platforms in production environments
• Background supporting mission-critical microservices and integration strategies in cloud-native environments
• Technical Skills & Knowledge
• Strong knowledge of API gateway concepts including:
• API proxies
• API products
• Developer apps
• API monetization (optional)
• Deep expertise in API security standards:
• OAuth 2.0
• SAML
• JWT
• mTLS
• Thread protection mechanisms (spike arrest, quota, rate limiting)
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, HTTP protocols, and integration patterns
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages for automation and integration:
• Shell Scripting
• Python
• Node.js
• Hands-on experience with Splunk for monitoring and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with GCP networking, IAM, and monitoring tools:
• Cloud Logging
• Cloud Monitoring
• Stackdriver
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines:
• Jenkins
• GitLab CI
• Cloud Build
• Proficiency with enterprise ticketing tools:
• ServiceNow
• Jira
• Highly Desirable
• Experience migrating Apigee Edge to Apigee X or managing Apigee in hybrid/cloud-native environments
• Experience with Apigee monetization features
• Google Certified Apigee API Engineer certification
• Google Professional Cloud Architect certification

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Remote- US

Compensation Range: $82,000-$123,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

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