About the role
As an Apigee API Consultant, you will make an impact by designing and developing robust, scalable API solutions using Apigee and Apigee X, ensuring seamless integration across enterprise systems and high availability of API services. You will be a valued member of the API & Integration team and work collaboratively with Platform Architects, DevOps engineers, Cloud teams, and business stakeholders.
In this role, you will:
Design, develop, and implement API solutions using Apigee and Apigee X aligned to business and integration requirements.
Act as an L3 support engineer, resolving complex API platform issues through deep root cause analysis and performance optimization.
Ensure high availability (99.99%) of API services by collaborating with architects, DevOps, and cloud support teams.
Monitor, upgrade, and optimize Apigee clusters, including performance tuning of API proxies and traffic management policies.
Troubleshoot complex security and integration issues involving OAuth 2.0, SAML, JWT, TLS/SSL, and OWASP policies.
What you need to have to be considered
Strong hands-on experience with Apigee and Apigee X API development and management.
Expertise in API architecture, integration design, and enterprise API ecosystems.
Proven experience in advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), and performance engineering.
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP/Azure), DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipeline implementation.
Experience in production support, monitoring, and API analytics tools (Splunk, ELK, Cloud Logging).
These will help you stand out
Experience with API security protocols including OAuth2, SAML, JWT, and threat protection policies.
Hands-on experience with debugging tools such as Apigee Trace, Wireshark, and log analysis platforms.
Experience collaborating across development, frontend/backend, and business teams.
Exposure to cloud-native API platforms and large-scale distributed systems.
Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to L1/L2 support teams.
Work model: Remote, must be based in the US
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $83,600 – $129,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.
