Robust experience with Apigee X / Hybrid architecture and enterprise API gateway design Knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP preferred) and network architecture (VPC, ingress, routing) Expertise in API governance frameworks, OpenAPI standards, and lifecycle management Advanced knowledge of API security (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, JWT, mTLS, threat protection) Ability to design reusable policy frameworks, templates, and reference architectures Strong experience in CI/CD pipeline design for APIs, including automated deployments and validation Solid background in integration patterns (REST, event-driven, microservices) and backend systems