Software Engineer
Primary Role:
The Software Engineer, API Central will support the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of our API Gateway platform. This role will be a key contributor to API strategy, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of APIs.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in designing, implementing, and managing the Apigee X platform, including proxies, policies, and environments.
- Monitor platform performance, help identify bottlenecks, and support optimization efforts to maintain availability, scalability, and security of the Apigee X platform.
- Support regular platform maintenance activities, including upgrades and patching, following established processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve API issues and platform problems, escalating complex issues as needed.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as developers, architects, and product managers to deliver API and platform improvements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 1+ years of experience in software development, or related fields.
- Experience with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, Go, or similar.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Foundational understanding of DevOps concepts (CI/CD, monitoring, version control, incident response basics).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with API management platforms.
Benefits:
- US dollar-linked compensation
- Performance-based annual bonus
- Performance rewards and recognition
- Agile Benefits - special allowances for Health, Wellness & Academic purposes
- Paid birthdays leave
- Team engagement allowance
- Comprehensive Health & Life Insurance Cover - extendable to parents and in-laws
- Overseas travel opportunities and exposure to client environments
- Hybrid work arrangement
Sysco LABS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- 1+ years of experience in software development or related fields
- Experience with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, or Go
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Foundational understanding of DevOps concepts (CI/CD, monitoring, version control, incident response basics)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Experience with API management platforms (preferred)
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What We Do
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.
