Senior Google Apigee X Developer & Administrator

An enterprise client is seeking a Senior Google Apigee X Developer & Administrator to support the design, implementation, and administration of its API management and integration platform within Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role will play a key part in establishing a scalable, secure, and highly available API ecosystem while supporting enterprise integration initiatives across cloud and on-premises environments.

The selected consultant will lead the setup and configuration of Google Apigee X, cloud networking, application integrations, CI/CD automation, and developer enablement capabilities. This is a hands-on technical role requiring expertise in both Apigee development and platform administration.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced API management and cloud integration professionals who enjoy building enterprise-grade platforms from the ground up.

What You'll Do:

• Design and implement Google Apigee X environments across Development, Test, and Production.
• Configure GCP landing zones, Cloud Identity onboarding, and required user entitlements.
• Architect and implement Google Cloud networking to support connectivity between cloud-based and on-premises systems.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain API proxies and integration use cases using Apigee X.
• Establish and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate code validation, testing, and deployments across environments.
• Configure and support Google Application Integration, including backend connectors and integrations with enterprise applications.
• Implement API security, governance, and best practices for enterprise API management.
• Configure and onboard Google Apigee's Integrated API Developer Portal.Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and business teams to support integration requirements and platform adoption.
• Troubleshoot and resolve platform, connectivity, and integration-related issues.
• Create technical documentation, implementation guides, and operational procedures.
• Provide recommendations on platform architecture, scalability, performance, and security.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Google Apigee, API Management, and application integration.
• Proven experience working specifically with Google Apigee X.
• Strong experience in both Apigee development and platform administration.
• Experience configuring and managing Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud networking solutions.
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for API deployments.
• Experience developing API proxies, policies, and integration workflows.
• Knowledge of API security, authentication, and authorization concepts.
• Experience integrating cloud-based and on-premises systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced project environment.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with Google Application Integration and enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience onboarding and managing Apigee Developer Portals.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation frameworks.
• Google Cloud Platform certifications.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale API modernization initiatives.
• Previous consulting or client-facing project experience.
• Arabic language proficiency.

• Immediate-start project based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Candidates must currently reside in Saudi Arabia or Kuwait, or be able to travel to Saudi Arabia immediately upon selection.
• English or Arabic communication skills are required.
• Opportunity to lead the implementation of a modern enterprise API management platform using Google Apigee X and Google Cloud technologies.
• Work closely with cloud, infrastructure, and application teams on large-scale integration and modernization initiatives.
• High-impact role with significant ownership across architecture, deployment, automation, and platform operations.