Cloud-Native API Engineer (GCP – Cloud Run & Apigee)

Key Responsibilities
API Development & Integration
Design and develop RESTful APIs deployed on Cloud Run
Build business logic and orchestration layer integrating:
Commerce platforms (e.g., BigCommerce)
Backend systems (e.g., ERP, order management, databases)
Implement robust error handling, logging, and retry mechanisms
API Management (Apigee)
Develop and manage API proxies in Apigee
Implement policies for:
Authentication & authorization (OAuth, JWT, API Keys)
Traffic management (rate limiting, quotas)
Request/response transformation
Ensure secure and scalable exposure of backend services
Deployment & Cloud Operations
Containerize applications using Docker
Deploy and manage services on Cloud Run
Configure environment variables, IAM roles, and service accounts
Work with CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments
Monitoring & Support
Monitor APIs using GCP logging and monitoring tools
Troubleshoot issues across Apigee → Cloud Run → downstream systems
Optimize performance, latency, and reliability of services
Required Skills & Experience
Must Have
5–10 years of backend development experience
Strong programming skills in:
Java (Spring Boot) OR Node.js
Hands-on experience with:
Cloud Run deployments
Apigee proxy development and policy configuration
Strong understanding of REST API design principles
Experience with containerization (Docker)
Good to Have
Experience in eCommerce integrations (BigCommerce, Shopify, etc.)
Familiarity with GCP services (Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, Firestore)
Knowledge of API security best practices
Exposure to CI/CD tools (Cloud Build, GitHub Actions)
What We’re Looking For
Strong hands-on developer with ownership mindset
Ability to debug and troubleshoot distributed systems
Experience working in cloud-native, microservices architecture
Someone who can operate across development, deployment, and support

Work arrangement
No