API Management Cloud Engineer IIISao Paulo, Brazil (Hybrid)Long term ContractSUMMARY:The Cloud Engineer (API Management) is responsible for designing, implementing, andmaintaining robust API ecosystems. This role focuses on leveraging Google Cloud'sApigee platform and API Marketplace technologies to enable secure, scalable, anddiscoverable API services. The engineer will bridge the gap between backend servicesand consumer applications, ensuring seamless integration, high availability, and optimalperformance across the API lifecycle.JOB DUTIES:- API Design & Implementation: Design and configure API proxies, security policies,and traffic management rules using Apigee (Edge or X).- Marketplace Management: Manage API Marketplace platforms to facilitate APIdiscovery, documentation, and developer self-service.- Automation & CI/CD: Automate API deployment pipelines (CI/CD) using tools likeTerraform, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins to ensure rapid and reliable releases.- Security & Compliance: Maintain a rigorous API security posture by implementingthreat protection, rate limiting, and encryption standards (OAuth2, OIDC, JWT).- Operational Excellence: Monitor API performance, latency, and error rates;implement proactive alerting and advanced troubleshooting strategies for distributedsystems.- Collaboration: Work closely with application teams to define API contracts(OpenAPI/Swagger), transformation requirements, and architectural best practices.- Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain high-quality technicaldocumentation, including API specifications and developer portal content.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or arelated field;or equivalent professional experience.- Core Experience: 3 - 5 years of experience in Cloud Engineering, with a specializedfocus on API Gateway or Management platforms.- Platform Expertise: Proven hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)and specifically the Apigee platform.- Lifecycle Management: Demonstrated experience setting up or managing an APIMarketplace, Developer Portal, or similar API ecosystem tool.- Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency with IaC tools such as Crossplane, Terraform, orPulumi for managing cloud resources.- Modern Architecture: Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) andmicroservices-based design patterns.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:- API Standards: Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles and theOpenAPI Specification (OAS).- Apigee Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Apigee policy configuration, SharedFlows, and custom extensions (Javascript/Java callouts).- Security Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of API security standards including OAuth2.0, OpenID Connect, and TLS.- Networking Fundamentals: Solid understanding of cloud networking concepts,including DNS, Load Balancing, VPCs, and Firewalls.- Programming/Scripting: Ability to write clean, maintainable automation scripts inPython, Node.Js, or Go.- Analytical Thinking: Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnoseissues across complex, multi-tier environments.- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively bridge the gap betweentechnical requirements and business objective