Senior Architect – APIGEE (Migration) - Exp -:10+ Years - Edinburgh/Hybrid - Contract - Start ASAP

Senior Architect – APIGEE (Migration) - Exp -:10+ Years - Edinburgh/Hybrid - Contract - Start ASAP
Senior Architect – APIGEE

Experience: 10+ Years
Location:Edinburgh/Hybrid
Employment Type: Contract

We are seeking an experienced Senior Architect – APIGEE to lead enterprise API management initiatives, platform transformation, and migration programs. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Apigee platform architecture, including hands‑on experience migrating from APIGEE Edge to Apigee Hybrid/X environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of API management solutions using APIGEE.
• Drive migration programs from APIGEE Edge to Apigee Hybrid/X.
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performance API platforms.
• Define API governance, security, and lifecycle management standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including cloud, DevOps, security, and application teams.
• Provide technical leadership, solution architecture, and best practice guidance.
• Support CI/CD integration and automation for API deployments.
• Troubleshoot complex platform and integration issues.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of overall IT experience with strong API management expertise.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with APIGEE Edge, Apigee Hybrid, and Apigee X.
• Proven experience in APIGEE platform setup, configuration, and enterprise‑scale migrations.
• Strong understanding of API security, OAuth, JWT, OpenID Connect, and API gateways.
• Experience with Kubernetes, GCP, cloud‑native architectures, and container platforms.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure automation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi‑cloud or hybrid cloud environments.
• GCP certifications or APIGEE-related certifications are a plus.
• Exposure to microservices and enterprise integration patterns.

For more info please call Matt on +442075494034 or email Matt@next-ventures.com