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Apigee Senior Solutions ArchitectPerficient • Columbia, MD, US
Apigee Senior Solutions Architect

Apigee Senior Solutions Architect

Perficient • Columbia, MD, US
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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Apigee Architect to join our growing team. This role blends deep technical expertise with strategic pre-sales engagement, making it ideal for professionals who thrive in both solution design and client-facing environments. You will lead the design, development, and implementation of API management solutions using Google Apigee, while also supporting sales teams in crafting compelling proposals and presentations for prospective clients.

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We're a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we're transforming the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands. You'll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership

  • Architect and implement scalable API solutions using Google Apigee X / Hybrid.
  • Design API proxies, policies, and security models (OAuth, JWT, API keys).
  • Lead integration efforts with backend systems, microservices, and cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure).
  • Define and enforce API governance, lifecycle management, and best practices.
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor development teams on Apigee and API design.

Pre-Sales & Client Engagement

  • Collaborate with sales and solution teams to understand client needs and propose tailored API solutions.
  • Participate in client meetings, demos, and technical workshops.
  • Develop proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and technical presentations to showcase Apigee capabilities.
  • Assist in RFP / RFI responses, solution architecture documentation, and effort estimation.
  • Strategic Impact

  • Align API strategies with broader digital transformation and AI initiatives.
  • Advocate for API-first and AI-first approaches in enterprise architecture.
  • Stay current with Apigee product updates, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
  • QUALIFICATIONS

  • 7+ years of experience in API architecture and development.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Google Apigee.
  • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, OAuth2, and OpenAPI / Swagger.
  • Experience with CI / CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and containerization (Docker / Kubernetes).
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders.
  • Prior experience in pre-sales, solutioning, or consulting roles is required.
  • Solid understanding of API Products, Apps, Analytics and API economy concepts
  • Experience developing AI / API strategy and capability roadmaps aligning to enterprise goals
  • Experience defining AI / API governance, standards & best practices, and center of excellence
  • Experience developing AI / API architectures, implementations, integrations, and deployments
  • Experience with GCP Networking
  • Deep understanding of Apigee components and infrastructure deployment models
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support data-informed task execution.
  • Familiarity with AI-enhanced platforms is a plus.
  • A solid understanding of AI capabilities and limitations including ethical considerations is expected.
  • Preferred skills and education :

  • Enterprise Architecture experience highly preferred
  • Google Application Integration experience preferred
  • Mulesoft, Data Power, Boomi experience nice to have
  • Apigee certifications / skill badges nice to have
  • Experience working with a globally distributed team and managing off-shore teams
  • ABOUT THE TEAM

    Our Cloud Infrastructure & API Management team helps the world's leading brands modernize infrastructure, applications, and integrations to thrive in today's digital economy. We deliver cloud-native development, app modernization, API management, and DevOps solutions, enabling clients to maximize cloud investments, streamline processes, and drive innovation across the enterprise. Join a team that's harnessing the power of AI to build intelligent, self-optimizing cloud environments-leveraging predictive analytics, generative tools, and automation to create smarter, more resilient digital ecosystems.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

    Disability Accommodations :

    Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

    Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting removed.

    The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $92,118 to $202,730. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.

    Disclaimer : The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. #LI-AB1 #LI-Apigee #Pre-Sales

    ABOUT US

    Perficient is the global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partners with the world's most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what's possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose.

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