Mulesoft Architect wApigee

About Cognizant's Digital Engineering Practice:

At Cognizant Digital Engineering, a small cross functional team comprised of a Product Manager, an Architect, Full-Stack Developers, UI/UX designers and Big Data analysts builds higher quality software faster siloed individuals working independently. Small, nimble engineering teams generate collective empathy and comradery, thus increasing their ability to anticipate unforeseen development scope changes and maintain high quality deliverables. Across our US Studio system or within client development sites, our Digital Engineering teams ideate and develop innovative cloud-based solutions following a Lean-Agile process with DevOps culture. Working in Cognizant Digital Engineering provides DevOps engineers consistent opportunities to push digital boundaries while growing their exposure to transformational technologies.

The Role:

Cognizant is looking for an experienced and innovative Mulesoft Architect w/ Apigee to serve our diverse base of global clients. As a member of our team, you will build cutting edge, cloud-based software that powers modern business. An ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working in a diverse, collaborative, geographically distributed team. Similarly, the ideal candidate is an expert engineer who values the "team", drives continuous improvement and is unafraid to challenge the legacy status quo with creative cloud-based solutions.

Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey

Responsibilities:

• Strong Integration Architecture with min of 4 years of exp in architecture and architectural frameworks with API management platform like MuleSoft, APIGEE
• Extensive project experience with designing and implementing APIs using Apigee Edge
• Knowledge of API best practices and performance tuning
• Session Management
• API Analytics - generation of custom reports and integration with external tools like Splunk
• Developer portal setup and customization
• Knowledge of build and deployment methodologies with Apigee across environments
• Experience in API Administration
• Strong knowledge of Apigee component architecture and implementation configurations
• Experience setting up Apigee Edge environments and configuring various components
• High availability, load balancing and failover configurations with Apigee
• API Support
• Good experience in supporting the Apigee environments and APIs across environments
• Knowledge of health checks and monitoring procedures for Apigee components & APIs
• Analysis of Apigee logs to identify and resolve issues sent

Required Skill:

• API Design: Collaborate with stakeholders to define API requirements, design RESTful APIs, and create API specifications using OpenAPI (Swagger)
• Custom Code Development: Write custom JavaScript, Python, or Java code within Apigee policies to extend functionality and implement complex logic
• API Proxy Development: Build and configure API proxies to expose backend services securely and efficiently
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive API documentation for developers
• Architecture Design: Design and implement scalable and resilient Apigee architectures, considering factors like performance, security, and high availability.\
• Platform Configuration: Configure and manage Apigee Edge or Apigee X environments, including environments, virtual hosts, and target servers
• Deployment & Release Management: Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated API deployment and release management.
• Cloud Integration: Integrate Apigee with other Google Cloud services and on-premises systems.
• Security Compliance: Ensure APIs comply with security standards and regulations.
• Strong understanding of API management principles and RESTful API design
• Experience with Apigee Edge or Apigee X platform
• Proficiency in developing and implementing Apigee policies
• Experience with JavaScript, Python, or Java for custom code development
• Knowledge of security best practices, including OAuth 2.0 and API key management
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment.
• Understanding of cloud architecture and Google Cloud Platform
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with OpenAPI specification
• Experience with API analytics and monitoring

Applications will be accepted until 06/20/2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $100,890 - $186,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Cognizant community:

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.