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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # API Google Cloud Platform Architect - **Company:** SID Global Solutions - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Analysis, Application Frameworks, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Storage, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, JSON, Python (Programming Language), OAuth, OpenID, Performance Tuning, RabbitMQ, Openid Connect, Prometheus, Swagger, JSON Web Token, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Openapi, Data Logging, Transport Layer Security, Google Cloud, Cloud Monitoring, Grafana, Spring-boot, IT Architecture, Software Security, Apigee, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Functions, Enterprise Integration, Apache Kafka, Api Design, Restful APIs, Terraform, Splunk, Api Management, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7179aded-4a82-411f-be2e-bd628bc469c7 ## About the Role * Strong experience with Apigee Edge, Apigee X, and Apigee Hybrid architecture and API management. * Expertise in REST APIs, JSON, XML, OpenAPI/Swagger, and API lifecycle management. * Hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices Architecture. * Strong Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) experience, including GKE, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, IAM, Monitoring, and Logging. * Experience deploying and managing Apigee Hybrid on Kubernetes/GKE. * Strong understanding of API security (OAuth 2.0, JWT, OIDC, SSL/TLS, mTLS). * Experience with JavaScript, Python, or Shell scripting. * Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices., * Google Cloud and Apigee certifications preferred. * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). * Knowledge of event-driven architectures using Pub/Sub, Kafka, or RabbitMQ. * Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Cloud Monitoring, Splunk, or ELK. Ideal Profile * 10+ years of software development and integration experience. * 5+ years of hands-on experience with Apigee Edge/X/Hybrid. * Strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform cloud architecture, API management, microservices, Kubernetes, and enterprise integration. * Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale, secure, cloud-native API platforms on Google Cloud Platform and Apigee Hybrid. ## Description * Design and architect enterprise APIs using Apigee Edge, Apigee X, and Apigee Hybrid. * Lead API development, deployment, governance, and lifecycle management. * Design and implement microservices-based architectures using Java/Spring Boot and cloud-native principles. * Architect and deploy API management and integration solutions on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform). * Establish API security using OAuth 2.0, JWT, OpenID Connect, SSL/TLS, mTLS, and threat protection policies. * Define API governance standards, best practices, and reusable frameworks. * Drive containerization and deployment using Docker, Kubernetes, GKE, and Apigee Hybrid runtime environments. * Implement monitoring, analytics, logging, and performance optimization for APIs and microservices. * Provide technical leadership, architecture guidance, and mentorship to engineering teams. ## Related Videos - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) ## Related Articles - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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