Blog Series: Enterprise API Gateway Implementation using Apigee X

Project Overview

Clients are seeking an experienced Apigee developer to design, implement, and manage an enterprise-grade API Gateway using Apigee Edge, Apigee Hybrid, or Apigee X. there company provides a multi-cloud SaaS solution for financial services, requiring a secure, scalable, and high-performance API management platform.

The project will involve:

1. Designing and implementing an Apigee API Gateway for managing public and private APIs.

2. Security enforcement through OAuth 2.0, JWT validation, API keys, and mutual TLS (mTLS).

3. Performance optimization using caching, rate limiting, and load balancing.

4. Automation and DevOps integration via CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and monitoring.

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Project Scope

1. API Gateway Design & Setup

• Architect an Apigee Gateway for managing 50+ APIs across multiple environments (dev, staging, production).

• Implement proxies, shared flows, and API bundles for efficient API routing.

• Ensure high availability and scalability using Apigee's cloud-native features.

• Configure multi-region deployment with failover strategies.

2. Security & Access Control

• Enforce OAuth 2.0 (Client Credentials, Password, and Authorization Code Grant) for secure API access.

• Configure JWT validation with a third-party Identity Provider (IdP) like Okta or Azure AD.

• Implement mutual TLS (mTLS) authentication for internal APIs.

• Set up API key-based authentication for public API consumers.

• Develop a custom threat protection policy to mitigate OWASP API security risks.

3. Performance Optimization & Traffic Management

• Enable API caching with configurable TTL values to reduce backend load.

• Implement rate limiting and quota policies to prevent API abuse.

• Configure load balancing strategies across backend microservices.

• Optimize API request/response transformations using message processors and compression policies.

4. CI/CD & Automation

• Implement a CI/CD pipeline for API deployment using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.

• Use Apigee Maven Plugins for automating proxy deployments.

• Automate API policy configuration using Terraform or Apigee API Management APIs.

• Set up unit tests and integration tests using Postman or Newman.

5. Monitoring, Logging & Analytics

• Configure Apigee API Analytics dashboards for real-time traffic monitoring.

• Integrate logging solutions (ELK Stack, Stackdriver, or Splunk) for API request tracking.

• Implement custom alerting mechanisms for API failures and latency issues.

• Provide detailed API usage and error reports for business stakeholders.

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Deliverables

1. Fully configured Apigee API Gateway with proxy implementations.

2. API security configurations (OAuth 2.0, JWT, API keys, mTLS).

3. CI/CD pipeline setup for automated deployment.

4. Performance tuning configurations (caching, rate limiting, load balancing).

5. Monitoring and logging setup with dashboards and alerting.

6. Comprehensive documentation (API proxy details, security policies, deployment guide).

7. Post-deployment support (bug fixes, performance fine-tuning).

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Technical Requirements

• Experience with Apigee Edge, Hybrid, or X.

• Proficiency in API security best practices (OAuth, JWT, mTLS).

• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform).

• Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) for Apigee deployments.

• Expertise in API performance tuning and traffic management.

• Familiarity with cloud environments (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure).

• Strong debugging skills using Apigee trace tools and logging solutions.

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How to Apply

Document Strong background in API security, automation, and performance tuning.

1. A brief proposal outlining your approach to this project.

2. Examples of past Apigee projects you've worked on.

3. Your availability and estimated timeline for completion.

4. Your rate (fixed or hourly) and total project estimate.