Apigee + Backend Developer

Junior Backend (Node.js & NestJS) + APIGEE Developer - 2 to 4 Years

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop end to end backend design and development using Node.js (NestJS)

• Design, develop, and manage API integrations using Apigee (Edge / Apigee X).

• Build APIs to support insurance lifecycle processes quote, policy issuance, endorsement, renewal, claims, cancellation.

• Integrate APIs with insurance core systems, third party providers (TPAs, garages, hospitals), and partner platforms.

• Implement compliance-ready APIs adhering to insurance regulatory standards.

• Develop REST APIs to expose data stored in PostgreSQL databases.

• Implement API security using OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Keys.

• Configure traffic management: Spike Arrest, Quota, Rate Limiting.

• Handle transformations (JSON XML) between internal insurance systems.

• Utilize Apigee Analytics to monitor API usage across insurance products.

• Deploy and manage APIs on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• Support CI/CD pipelines for API deployments.

• Troubleshoot production issues related to insurance integrations.

• Document APIs using OpenAPI / Swagger.

• Perform unit testing, debugging, and issue resolution for backend components

• Follow coding standards, security best practices, and documentation guidelines

Education

BE/ B.Tech degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject

Required Experience & Skills

• 2 to 4 Years of strong experience as backend developer with node.js (NestJS) and APIGEE Development.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and relational database optimization
• Core API & Integration: Apigee Edge / Apigee X, RESTful API design (API first), API Gateway implementation, Shared Flows & Flow Hooks, Error handling & fault rules, API versioning & lifecycle management
• API Security: OAuth 2.0 (Client Credentials, Password, JWT Bearer), JWT validation, API Key management, Threat protection & security policies
• Cloud & Platform: Google Cloud Platform GCP, IAM, KMS, SSL/TLS, Secret Manager
• CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, DevOps
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation
• Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
• Monitoring & Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
• Scripting & Automation: Bash, Python
• Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab
• Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS)
• Networking Fundamentals: VPC, Subnets, Security Groups, Load Balancers
• Artifact & Dependency Management: Nexus, Artifactory
• Preferred General Insurance domain knowledge in health/motor/travel insurance.

Soft Skills

• Demonstrates a positive attitude with strong ownership, adaptability, and a solutionoriented approach to challenges.
• Collaborates effectively as a team player, communicating openly and contributing constructively toward shared goals.
• Exhibits professional behaviour through integrity, reliability, and clear, respectful communication with stakeholders.