Job Title: Apigee X Architect Job Description We're Concentrix. The intelligent transformation partner. Solution-focused. Tech-powered. Intelligence-fueled. The global technology and services leader that powers the world’s best brands, today and into the future. We’re solution-focused, tech-powered, intelligence-fueled. With unique data and insights, deep industry expertise, and advanced technology solutions, we’re the intelligent transformation partner that powers a world that works, helping companies become refreshingly simple to work, interact, and transact with. We shape new game-changing careers in over 70 countries, attracting the best talent. The Concentrix Catalyst team is the driving force behind Concentrix’s transformation, data, and technology services. We integrate world-class digital engineering, creativity, and a deep understanding of human behavior to find and unlock value through tech-powered and intelligence-fueled experiences. 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Join us and be part of this journey towards greater opportunities and brighter futures. #LIRemote #concentrix In this role, you’ll be our practice’s and clients’ subject matter expert on all matters Apigee, particularly as it relates to migration. You'll have direct access & exposure to experts and leaders and you'll be involved with Apigee engagements for over 30 customers per year accumulating exponential amount of experience in the ecosystem. Beyond the core migration challenges, you’ll help clients navigate the broader ecosystem of concerns that arise—security, cloud adoption, networking architecture, load balancing strategies, identity platform integration, and seamless customer cutovers. Leveraging your extensive experience with the Apigee platform, you’ll tackle complex issues related to performance, installation, and operations, ensuring that new Apigee implementations provide a seamless developer experience. You’ll work closely with clients to design effective proxies and shared flows that adhere to best practices while also addressing critical enterprise needs such as API security, traffic management, and reliability. As a key member of our team, you’ll serve as a mentor and trusted advisor to other consultants, helping them resolve intricate Apigee challenges. Your expertise will position you as a go-to resource for both clients and Google engineers, where you’ll help shape solutions that go beyond Apigee itself, ensuring a smooth and secure API ecosystem. **Summary:** The successful candidate has a deep and thorough knowledge of the Apigee platforms (Apigee Edge SaaS and Apigee X form factors), including proxy development, analytics, CI/CD integration, architecture, and networking requirements Documented experience in designing and guiding the build and usage of Apigee X implementations is essential. The ideal candidate can quickly learn and adapt to a fast-changing environment without significant external direction. The Senior Apigee Architect is a client-facing role **Key Responsibilities:** + Lead the discovery, design, and delivery of comprehensive, end-to-end Apigee migrations (from Edge SaaS to X) tailored to address client needs and business objectives. + Demonstrate strong leadership in guiding project teams, driving project management initiatives, and ensuring the seamless execution of API projects. + Engage in proactive account management and consult with clients to identify potential obstacles, explore future sales opportunities, and propose strategic solutions. + Provide expert customer consultation by leveraging extensive knowledge of industry standards and Concentrix’s proprietary content to deliver valuable insights and support. + Serve as a trusted advisor for clients, actively supporting and coordinating teams throughout the delivery and execution phases to ensure successful outcomes. **Key qualifications:** + 5 years of experience around implementing and operating the various Apigee platforms, including installation, automation, network configuration, proxy development, and operations + Extensive knowledge of the Apigee Edge SaaS and Apigee X platform form factors, particularly any differences in management APIs, proxy design, and organization and environment structure + Demonstrated experience in implementing Apigee X + Extensive knowledge of the Apigee X platform and its architecture + Extensive knowledge of Apigee proxy development, including external logging, fault rules, JWT validation, and the like + Familiarity with API security (particularly OAuth) and secure API development + Excellent communication skills; experience in client-facing consulting is ideal + Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-changing environment, working to milestones with limited definition + Ability to operate flexibly, adjusting requirements and perspectives to adapt quickly to changing requirements and technologies **Nice to Have:** + Understanding of underlying Apigee components, including Cassandra, nginx routers, Apigee ingress, GKE, etc. + Familiarity with GCP and the core networking components, and best practices for connectivity back to client’s current cloud or data center. + Documented experience designing and executing Apigee implementations, including networking, message processor positioning, SSO, and the like + Demonstrated ability to lead by consensus, evangelization, and example **Educational qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in computer science or another STEAM discipline, or equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to independently conceive of, manage, and execute on complex projects + Certification in Apigee API Management or GCP is a plus The base salary range for this position is $109,749 - $164,623, plus incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on work location, qualifications, skills, education, experience, and competencies. Benefits available to eligible employees in this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, comprehensive employee assistance program, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off and holidays. The deadline to apply for this position is 3/14/2025. \#LIRemote #concentrix Location: USA, NE, Work-at-Home Language Requirements: Time Type: Full time Physical & Mental Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, headset, and other office equipment. 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