Apigee Lead Engineer

00069748541

Date published Jul 20 2026
Location London,UK-250 W George St / United Kingdom
Job category Technology & Engineering
Work model Hybrid

Summary

Apigee Lead Engineer with strong expertise in Google Apigee, including migration from Apigee Edge to Apigee X. Skilled in bridging development and operations by automating workflows, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring reliable software deployment. Proven ability to manage infrastructure, monitor performance, and collaborate across teams to maintain scalable, secure, and resilient systems.

Key role and responsibilities

Build, deploy, and monitor solutions using AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch, ECS, ECR, Dynamo, S3 etc.)
Integrate APIs into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Github workflows
Lead and execute migration projects from Apigee Edge to Apigee X, ensuring minimal disruption and optimal performance
Design, deploy, and manage applications tailored to business needs, while customizing platforms and overseeing the full API lifecycle using Apigee Edge and X.
Drive API strategy execution, provide technical support, and generate insights through analytics to enhance integrations and documentation.

Key skills for this role

Security Cleared or Clearable.
Excellent leadership communication, coaching and mentoring the team.
Senior stakeholder engagement, ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organisation including Executive Directors. This includes economic considerations for the product roadmap.
Extensive experience with Google Apigee, including migration from Edge to X
Ability to generate custom analytics reports for API consumption and errors
Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible) is a must
Proficiency with AWS cloud tools and architecture, including deploying microservices using ECS, ECR and Fargate.
Hands-on experience with Python
Hands-on experience with Docker.
Experience in setting up and managing Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
Understanding of build and deployment methodologies for distributed systems
Solid experience with enterprise-grade applications and systems
Proficiency in Node.js-based web applications
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Implementation of API security and access control (OAuth, API keys, JWT, etc.)
Familiarity with API design patterns, best practices, and performance optimisation

About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai 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.

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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, provincial or local laws.

Your path to Cognizant

Wondering what to expect after you apply? Here’s a peek at our recruitment process—and keep in mind that not all candidates advance through every step and the process may vary depending on your role and location.

Step 1: Application

Find an open role that aligns with your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Consider joining our Talent Community if you don’t find the right opportunity.

Step 2: Recruiter call

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short introductory call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills align with the role.

Step 3: Interview(s)

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll meet with one of our hiring managers. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

Step 4: Final decision

Our hiring team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This process may take some time because we want to get it right—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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Apigee Lead Engineer