Solution Architect Apigee

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect Apigee to join our team in Dammam. In this role, you will design and implement end-to-end API management solutions on Google Cloud Platform, drive architecture strategy for our clients, and ensure robust, scalable, and secure integrations using Apigee. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions and lead best practices for API lifecycle management.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of API and microservices architectures using Apigee on GCP
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define solution roadmaps
• Develop detailed technical and integration designs, including API proxies, policies, security standards, and traffic management
• Advise on cloud-native best practices, infrastructure automation, and DevOps processes
• Conduct architecture reviews, proof of concepts, and performance tuning to ensure scalability and reliability
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security, governance, and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and present architectural blueprints, design documents, and status reports to stakeholders

Position Details

Position Title: Solution Architect Apigee

Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Information Technology (IT) / Software

Desired Candidate Profile

• 7 10 years of experience in enterprise solution architecture or solution design
• Expertise in Apigee API management platform (design, deployment, policies, security)
• Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform services and infrastructure
• Proven track record designing RESTful APIs, OAuth2/JWT authentication, and API security best practices
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including workshop facilitation
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are a plus
• Preferred Qualifications: GCP Professional Cloud Architect or Apigee certifications
• Experience in telecom, finance, or oil & gas industries
• Familiarity with other API gateway technologies (e.g., Mulesoft, Kong)
• Knowledge of TOGAF, Zachman, or other enterprise architecture frameworks
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Leadership experience managing cross-functional technical teams