SUMMARY:
The Cloud Engineer (API Management) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust API ecosystems. This role focuses on leveraging Google Cloud's Apigee platform and API Marketplace technologies to enable secure, scalable, and discoverable API services. The engineer will bridge the gap between backend services and consumer applications, ensuring seamless integration, high availability, and optimal performance across the API lifecycle.
You must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa Sponsorship.
JOB DUTIES
API Design & Implementation: Design and configure API proxies, security policies, and traffic management rules using Apigee (Edge or X).
Marketplace Management: Manage API Marketplace platforms to facilitate API discovery, documentation, and developer self-service.
Automation & CI/CD: Automate API deployment pipelines (CI/CD) using tools like Terraform, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins to ensure rapid and reliable releases.
Security & Compliance: Maintain a rigorous API security posture by implementing threat protection, rate limiting, and encryption standards (OAuth2, OIDC, JWT).
Operational Excellence: Monitor API performance, latency, and error rates; implement proactive alerting and advanced troubleshooting strategies for distributed systems.
Collaboration: Work closely with application teams to define API contracts (OpenAPI/Swagger), transformation requirements, and architectural best practices.
Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including API specifications and developer portal content.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
Core Experience: 3 - 5 years of experience in Cloud Engineering, with a specialized focus on API Gateway or Management platforms.
Platform Expertise: Proven hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and specifically the Apigee platform.
Lifecycle Management: Demonstrated experience setting up or managing an API Marketplace, Developer Portal, or similar API ecosystem tool.
Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency with IaC tools such as Crossplane, Terraform, or Pulumi for managing cloud resources.
Modern Architecture: Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices-based design patterns.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
API Standards: Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles and the OpenAPI Specification (OAS).
Apigee Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Apigee policy configuration, Shared Flows, and custom extensions (Javascript/Java callouts).
Security Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of API security standards including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and TLS.
Networking Fundamentals: Solid understanding of cloud networking concepts, including DNS, Load Balancing, VPCs, and Firewalls.
Programming/Scripting: Ability to write clean, maintainable automation scripts in Python, Node.js, or Go.
Analytical Thinking: Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose issues across complex, multi-tier environments.
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively bridge the gap between technical requirements and business objectives.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: None required
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No
COMPANY INFORMATION:
Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!
GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years Cloud Engineering experience with API gateway/management platforms
- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Apigee (Edge or X)
- Experience setting up or managing an API Marketplace/Developer Portal
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Crossplane, or Pulumi
- Experience with containerization and orchestration: Docker and Kubernetes
- Deep understanding of RESTful API design and OpenAPI/Swagger
- Advanced Apigee skills: policy configuration, Shared Flows, custom extensions (JavaScript/Java callouts)
- Expert knowledge of API security standards: OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT, TLS
- Networking fundamentals: DNS, Load Balancing, VPCs, Firewalls
- Ability to write automation scripts in Python, Node.js, or Go
- Experience automating CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar
- Monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational excellence for distributed systems
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with application teams
Genuine Parts Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Genuine Parts Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Genuine Parts Company.
-
Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with profit sharing and pension plans also mentioned. These elements indicate strong long-term financial support alongside ownership opportunities.
-
Healthcare Strength — Benefits encompass medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA and FSA options plus income-protection coverages like life, AD&D, and disability. This breadth suggests a robust core health and protection offering.
-
Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave are provided in addition to short‑term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program supports families with counseling and life tools. These programs reinforce family support alongside standard PTO.
Genuine Parts Company Insights
What We Do
Genuine Parts Company (GPC), founded in 1928, is a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. We serve hundreds of thousands of customers from a network of more than 10,000 locations in 14 countries and have approximately 50,000 employees.
