API Platform Engineer (Apigee/API Connect)

• Leads in the development of the most complex new and emerging technologies and selects appropriate platforms, integrates and configures solutions.
• Leverages technical knowledge and industry experience to design, build and maintain technology solutions.
• Builds integration solutions in accordance with strategies, and standards.
• Resolves defects and facilitates troubleshooting of integration issues.
• Advises ways to expand usage of IS standard tools on projects and other initiatives.
• Drafts and updates policies and best practices.
• Performs continuous improvement of efficiency, productivity, and usage.
• Implements methods to capture system SLA, logs and data quality metrics.
• Provides a systematic analysis on the most complex client requirements within the traceability framework and resolves any functional problems encountered.
• Oversees the quality of complex project deliverables while ensuring that they are in compliance with relevant standards and processes.
• Possesses technical hands-on expertise with Apigee and API Connect Administration including managing all components related to Apigee Edge such as Management/UI Servers, Message Processor/Router nodes, Cassandra/Zookeeper rings & Postgres analytic databases.
• Manages Apigee Edge software updates and fresh installs, DevPortal, CI/CD, API Connect Analytics, Management, DevPortal, CI/CD, BitBucket, Jenkins, Ansible.

• Strong problem solving skills
• Basic understanding of LDAP, AD, PING, SysLog, Jenkins, XML Spy, SOAPUI
• Ability to manage own project tasks
• Highly self-driven and self-motivated
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task work assignments, on two or more projects
• Builds integration solutions in accordance with strategies, and standards
• Resolves defects and facilitates troubleshooting of integration issues
• Advises ways to expand usage of IS standard tools on projects and other initiatives
• Drafts and updates policies and best practices
• Performs continuous improvement of efficiency, productivity, and usage
• Implements methods to capture system SLA, logs and data quality metrics
• Provides a systematic analysis on the most complex client requirements within the traceability framework and resolves any functional problems encountered
• Oversees the quality of complex project deliverables while ensuring that they are in compliance with relevant standards and processes
• Experience managing all components related to Apigee Edge such as Management/UI Servers, Message Processor/Router nodes, Cassandra/Zookeeper rings & Postgres databases
• Experience with DataPower Gateway, IBM API Connect: Analytics, Management, DevPortal
• Proficiency with DevOps & CI/CD Toolchain (BitBucket, Jenkins, Ansible)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Proven ability to learn and rapidly adapt to new challenges
• Good interaction with developers, managers, and team members to coordinate job tasks
• Strong commitment to work

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience

Preferred Skills

• Banking/finance background a plus

W2 only, 6-12 month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI

Pay: $75/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match