Lead Apigee Consultant
Chicago, IL

Job Description

Overview

At Perficient you'll deliver mission-critical technology and business solutions to Fortune 500 companies and some of the most recognized brands on the planet. And you'll do it with cutting-edge technologies, thanks to our close partnerships with the world's biggest vendors. Our network of offices across North America, as well as locations in India and China, will give you the opportunity to spread your wings, too.

We're proud to be publicly recognized as a "Top Workplace" year after year. This is due, in no small part, to our entrepreneurial attitude and collaborative spirit that sets us apart and keeps our colleagues impassioned, driven, and fulfilled.

Perficient currently has a career opportunity for a Lead Apigee Consultant in our client office located in Chicago. Would like this resource to be local or willing to travel up to 25%.

Job Overview:

As a Lead Technical Consultant you will participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle which includes estimating, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing, deployment and support of application developed for our clients. As a member working in a team environment you will work with solution architects and developers on interpretation/translation of wireframes and creative designs into functional requirements, and subsequently into technical design.

Responsibilities

* Responsible for implementing part or all of the Apigee technical solution to the client, in accordance with an agreed technical design.
* Responsible for providing detailed technical designs for enterprise API solutions.
* Understands a broad spectrum of technology in order to provide part or all of a detailed technical design to meet customer requirements.
* Ability to lead Apigee architecture, API design, Product definition, and multiple engineers for technical projects. Liaises with solutions and enterprise architects
* Works under the direction of the Project/ Technical manager and with customer nominated representatives.
* Provides architectural and technical support and input on the application of technology to a defined business endeavor.
* Provides advice on solution and integration opportunities to defined endeavors.
* Provides technical leadership on specific integration activities that are part of an engagement.
* Provides planning and design support for the development of Apigee solution architectures
* Communicates with client community and is viewed as adding value
* Contributes to knowledge tools, communities, and ensures project learnings are documented and shared
* Communicates Best Practices for API design and implementation, and helps establish COE and/or C4E to enable and promote the same
* Works with project teams to understand and implement API Definitions using Apigee.
* Produces design specifications, works with the Project Manager /Scrum Master to create detailed technical task lists
* Understands and enforces Apigee and REST project standards and best practices
* Provides guidance for customers operations team to implement CI/CD automation requirements for SDLC infrastructure
* Builds and executes API functional and performance test plans

Qualifications

* At least 4 years of, understanding of and ability to use at least one of these programming languages: Java, Javascript, Node.js,
* Strong working knowledge of at least one operating system and RDBMSs. Linux a plus++
* At least 3 years of hands on experience implementing Apigee products and APIM principles
* At least 3 years of providing technical leadership for, and successfully completion of Apigee implementation projects.
* Strong working knowledge of networking protocols HTTP, TCP/IP, SOAP, REST
* Extensive project experience with designing and implementing APIs using Apigee Edge
* At least 1 years of experience in implementing API Security and Access Control (OAuth/SAML, Web SSO, TLS/SSL etc.)
* Knowledge of, and ability to communicate API best practices and performance tuning considerations
* Ability to generate custom API Analytics reports, and integration with external tools like Splunk
* Knowledge and understanding of, and ability to use, CI/CD build and deployment methodologies with Apigee across environments
* Experience in API Administration and user/developer management
* Strong knowledge of Apigee component architecture and implementation configurations
* Hands on experience setting up Apigee Edge environments and configuring various components
* Understands high availability, load balancing and failover configurations with Apigee, including underlying technologies Cassandra, Zookeeper, and Postgres.
* Good experience in supporting the Apigee environments and APIs across environments
* Knowledge of health check principles and monitoring procedures for Apigee components & APIs
* Ability to analyze Apigee logs to identify and resolve issues



Perficient full-time employees receive complete and competitive benefits. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, generous work/life opportunities and an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidays. In addition, all colleagues are eligible for a number of rewards and recognition programs including billable bonus opportunities. Encouraging a healthy work/life balance and providing our colleagues great benefits are just part of what makes Perficient a great place to work.

More About Perficient

Perficient is the leading digital transformation consulting firm serving Global 2000 and enterprise customers throughout North America. With unparalleled information technology, management consulting and creative capabilities, Perficient and its Perficient Digital agency deliver vision, execution and value with outstanding digital experience, business optimization and industry solutions.

Our work enables clients to improve productivity and competitiveness; grow and strengthen relationships with customers, suppliers and partners; and reduce costs. Perficient's professionals serve clients from a network of offices across North America and offshore locations in India and China. Traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, Perficient is a member of the Russell 2000 index and the S&P SmallCap 600 index.

Perficient is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national, origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.