At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead migration projects and optimise API solutions using Google Apigee and AWS services.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving API strategy and enhancing integrations.
- Qualifications: Expertise in Google Apigee, AWS, and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Apigee Lead Engineer with strong expertise in Google Apigee, including migration from Apigee Edge to Apigee X.
Skilled in bridging development and operations by automating workflows, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring reliable software deployment.
Proven ability to manage infrastructure, monitor performance, and collaborate across teams to maintain scalable, secure, and resilient systems.
Key role and responsibilities Build, deploy, and monitor solutions using AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, Cloud Watch, ECS, ECR, Dynamo, S3 etc.) Integrate APIs into CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops , Github workflows Lead and execute migration projects from Apigee Edge to Apigee X, ensuring minimal disruption and optimal performance Design, deploy, and manage applications tailored to business needs, while customizing platforms and overseeing the full API lifecycle using Apigee Edge and X.
Drive API strategy execution, provide technical support, and generate insights through analytics to enhance integrations and documentation.
Key skills for this role Security Cleared or Clearable Excellent leadership communication, coaching and mentoring the team.
Senior stakeholder engagement, ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organisation including Executive Directors.
This includes economic considerations for the product roadmap.
Extensive experience with Google Apigee, including migration from Edge to X Ability to generate custom analytics reports for API consumption and errors Hands‑on experience with infrastructure‑as‑code tools (e. g.
Terraform, Ansible) is a must Proficiency with AWS cloud tools and architecture , including deploying microservices using ECS, ECR and Fargate.
Hands‑on experience with Python Hands‑on experience with Docker.
Experience in setting up and managing Azure Dev Ops CI/CD pipelines Understanding of build and deployment methodologies for distributed systems Solid experience with enterprise‑grade applications and systems Proficiency in Node. js‑based web applications Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Implementation of API security and access control (OAuth, API keys, JWT, etc.) Familiarity with API design patterns, best practices, and performance optimisation #J-18808-Ljbffr
Apigee Lead Engineer employer: Cognizant
Cognizant is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration within the UK Public Sector. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, including training in cutting-edge AI technologies, while contributing to meaningful projects that impact government services. With a commitment to quality and excellence, Cognizant provides a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
