Software Engineer Principal - Apigee/API Connect

Software Engineer Principal - Apigee/API Connect
Location: PA - Pittsburgh, OH - Cleveland, TX - Dallas, AL - Birmingham, AZ - Phoenix - 5 Days Onsite

FUNCTION OF THE GROUP: Data Power Team. Mitigating risk for security line of business. This is an Apigee team that is migrating to a new technology – API Connect. We are an infrastructure team that is very crucial to the bank. 

INITIATIVES/PROJECTS: Big initiative moving from Apigee to API Connect 

INDUSTRY BACKGROUND: Open to all, banking/finance background a plus 

ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES: 
• Leads in the development of the most complex new and emerging technologies and selects appropriate platforms, integrates and configure solutions. • Leverages technical knowledge and industry experience to design, build and maintain technology solutions. 
• JD Skills: o Strong problem solving skills o Basic understanding of LDAP, AD, PING, SysLog, Jenkins, XML Spy, SOAPUI. o Ability to manage their own project tasks o Highly Self-Driven and Self-Motivated o Demonstrated ability to multi-task work assignments, on two or more projects o Builds integration solutions in accordance with strategies, and standards. o Resolves defects and facilitate troubleshooting of integration issues. o Advises ways to expand usage of IS standard tools on projects and other initiatives. o Drafts and updates policies and best practices. o Perform continuous improvement of efficiency, productivity, and usage. o Implement methods to capture system SLA, logs and data quality metrics 
• Provides a systematic analysis on the most complex client requirements within the traceability framework and resolves any functional problems encountered. 
• Oversees the quality of complex project deliverables while ensuring that they are in compliance with relevant standards and processes. 
• The Technology Engineer should possess technical hands-on expertise with Apigee and API Connect Administration Including: o Experience managing all components related to Apigee Edge such as Management/UI Servers, Message Processor/Router nodes, Cassanda/Zookeeper rings & Postgres analytic databases. o Apigee Edge software updates and fresh install o DevPortal, CI/CD, o API Connect Analytics, Management, DevPortal, CI/CD, BitBucket, Jenkins, Ansible --------------- 

MUST HAVE SKILLS: 
• DataPower Gateway 
• IBM API Connect: Analytics, Management, DevPortal 
• Apigee Edge (administration, infra & upgrades) 
• DevOps & CI/CD Toolchain (BitBucket, Jenkins, Ansible) 
• Cassandra, Zookeeper, Postgres databases --------------- 

SOFT SKILLS: 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills. 
• Proven ability to learn and rapidly adapt to new challenges. 
• Good interaction with developers, managers, and team members to coordinate job tasks 
• Strong commitment to work. 

EDUCATION: • Bachelor’s or will look at equivalent years of experience -

 

Ref: #404-IT Pittsburgh