Apigee Engineer (Drupal), Contract

Overview of 66degrees

66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.

At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.

Overview of 66degrees

66degrees is a leading consulting and professional services company specializing in developing AI-focused, data-led solutions leveraging the latest advancements in cloud technology. With our unmatched engineering capabilities and vast industry experience, we help the world's leading brands transform their business challenges into opportunities and shape the future of work.

Overview of the Role

We are seeking an experienced engineer to own and enhance our Apigee-based API platform and Developer Portal. The role focuses on Apigee API management, monitoring/observability, and Developer Portal integrations. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Apigee (Edge/Hybrid/X), API lifecycle management, and troubleshooting at scale, along with solid experience supporting and extending customized developer portals.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Apigee API proxies, products, and environments.
• Configure and maintain Apigee policies for security, traffic management, and transformation.
• Monitor API traffic, latency, and error rates using Apigee Analytics and integrate with observability tools.
• Troubleshoot and debug API proxy issues using Apigee Trace/Debug sessions, log analysis, and health checks.
• Manage API lifecycle including deployment, versioning, and deprecation strategies.
• Collaborate with backend teams to ensure proper API design using RESTful standards and OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.
• Support and enhance Apigee Developer Portal features including app registration, API key provisioning, and product subscriptions.
• Build and maintain developer onboarding workflows and improve developer experience.
• Integrate Developer Portal with Apigee APIs for application management and analytics.
• Develop and maintain drupal-based portal components, including custom modules, themes, and integrations.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve production issues related to APIs and gateway configurations.
• Ensure API security using OAuth, API keys, and best practices.
• Collaborate in Agile teams for delivery, testing, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience with Apigee Edge / Apigee Hybrid / Apigee X
• Experience with Drupal 8/9/10 development and developer portal implementations
• Experience implementing and managing Apigee policies
• Hands-on experience with Apigee Analytics, monitoring, and debugging tools
• Experience with API lifecycle management and gateway configurations
• Understanding of REST APIs and API design principles
• Experience with OpenAPI/Swagger specifications
• Proficiency in JavaScript and API integration
• Experience with React.js for building interactive UI components
• Experience working with observability tools
• Experience working in Agile Scrum teams

66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.

66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.