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Job Description – Apigee Solution & Platform ArchitectPosition OverviewWe are seeking a Seasoned Apigee Solution & Platform Architect with 13+ years of overall IT experience and 5+ years of hands-on expertise in Apigee (Hybrid/Edge/X), Microservices, and Kubernetes/Anthos.The role requires end-to-end ownership of API and platform architecture, including solution design, infrastructure engineering, production stability, and innovation. The ideal candidate will bring deep Banking & Payments domain expertise and leverage Generative AI to drive automation, observability, and predictive operations in a banking-grade environment.Key Responsibilities1. Apigee & Microservices Solution ArchitectureLead API proxy and microservice design, development, and governance using Apigee Hybrid/Edge/X.Review and approve solution designs, enforcing architectural best practices and security standards.Conduct architecture gap assessments and recommend scalable, compliant solutions.Drive quarterly innovation initiatives, introducing emerging technologies and GenAI-based accelerators.2. Platform & Infrastructure EngineeringArchitect, deploy, and manage Apigee Hybrid on Anthos/GKE/NodePort clusters.Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for deployments, patching, and platform upgrades.Ensure platform resilience, high availability, disaster recovery (DR), and failover readiness.Administer and optimize Kubernetes components (pods, nodes, ingress/egress, storage policies).Provide hands-on expertise in Linux system administration and performance tuning.3. Networking & Infrastructure ArchitectureDesign and maintain GSLB, Load Balancers, and Citrix NetScaler/F5 for high availability.Validate DNS configurations, TLS certificates, firewall rules, and connectivity policies.Optimize network throughput, latency management, and failover mechanisms.4. Production Support & RCA OwnershipOwn end-to-end production support for Apigee runtime, APIs, and platform infrastructure.Establish a strong RCA and problem management culture:Raise problem ticketsDocument root causes and preventive actionsImplement long-term corrective fixesProactively identify potential issues using monitoring, automation, and AI/ML-driven analytics.Improve patch responsiveness through automation-driven rollout processes.5. Banking & Payments Domain ExpertiseStrong understanding of banking and payments systems, including:Trade Finance integration flowsInbound/Outbound Merchant Payments (Cards, UPI, Wallets, etc.)RIB (Retail Internet Banking) and CIB (Corporate Internet Banking)NPCI payment models and settlement processesTranslate business payment flows into scalable API and microservice architectures.Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as RBI, NPCI, and ISO 20022.6. Generative AI & Emerging TechnologiesApply Generative AI/ML in:Automated log analysis and knowledge extractionPredictive anomaly detection and issue preventionAI-assisted RCA, compliance, and design documentationConversational interfaces/chatbots for DevOps and support teamsEvaluate and propose GenAI-driven solutions to enhance delivery, observability, and operations.Required Skills & Experience10+ years of IT experience, with 5+ years in Apigee (Hybrid/Edge/X).Strong expertise in API design, shared flows, governance, debugging, and performance optimization.Deep knowledge of Banking & Payments domain (Trade, Merchant Payments, RIB, CIB, NPCI).Hands-on experience with:Kubernetes (GKE, Anthos)Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu)Networking: GSLB, Load Balancers, Citrix NetScaler/F5, DNS, TLS, FirewallsProven experience in infrastructure automation using CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, Helm, Terraform, or equivalent tools.Exposure to Generative AI/ML tools for automation, monitoring, or documentation.Strong communication, stakeholder management, and technical leadership skills.Experience in BFSI production environments is highly desirable.Preferred CertificationsGoogle Cloud / ApigeeProfessional Cloud ArchitectApigee API EngineerKubernetesCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) / Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)AI / GenAIGoogle Cloud Generative AI Professional CertificateAWS AI/ML SpecialtyMicrosoft AI Engineer AssociateIT Service ManagementITIL v4 or equivalent