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Lead Developer- Apigee
About the role
As a Lead Developer, you will make an impact by enabling and accelerating Apigee onboarding for line-of-business applications through scalable proxy, policy, and shared flow solutions. You will be a valued member of the Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM) team and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive secure and enterprise-grade API development.
In this role, you will:
• Lead the design and development of Apigee proxies for line-of-business applications, establishing development best practices and mentoring team members.
• Architect and implement Apigee policies for security, rate limiting, and transformation, and design reusable shared flows for enterprise-wide API patterns.
• Implement robust API security controls within the Apigee platform, including OAuth and JWT standards.
• Manage GitHub integration for version control and CI/CD pipelines, applying sound branching strategies.
• Lead Node.js development for custom API logic and integrations, and conduct thorough API testing using Postman and related methodologies.
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3–4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, Ontario. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
• 8+ years of experience in API Development or Software Engineering.
• Expert-level knowledge of Apigee proxy, policy, and shared flow design.
• Expert proficiency in Node.js for API development.
• Deep experience with GitHub, branching strategies, and CI/CD integration.
• Strong understanding of API security principles, OAuth, and JWT.
• Proficiency with Postman and API testing methodologies.
These will help you stand out
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor development teams in an enterprise environment.
• Proven track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams and translating technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Experience with Threat & Vulnerability Management practices or security-focused API governance.
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.
Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
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