Apigee Architect Manager

Are you ready to step up to the New and take your technology expertise to the next level? Join Accenture and help transform leading organizations and communities around the world. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. Choose Accenture and make delivering innovative work part of your extraordinary career. The Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Apigee Architect - Manager role is responsible for delivery and implementation of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Apigee EDGE infrastructure and APIs. The ideal candidate would also be responsible for developing and delivering Apigee solutions to meet today's high demand in areas such as AI/ML, IoT, advanced analytics, open source, enterprise collaboration, microservices, server less, etc. Key responsibilities may include: Lead Apigee solution delivery engagements, along with consultants and client teams for a successful delivery of solutions. Work with the Sales team to identify and qualify Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Apigee opportunities. Lead solution and scoping to generate estimates and approaches for proposals and SOWs for customers. Conduct full technical discovery, identifying pain points, business and technical requirements, "as is" and "to be" scenarios. Assess the full technology stack of services requiring integration with Apigee including PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, operations, management and automation. Lead discussions and early analysis of cloud native concepts related to Accenture's Journey to Cloud methodology. Compare solution alternatives across both technical and business parameters. Work with Client Enterprise Architects and SMEs to develop and promote the overall future-state enterprise API architecture. Provide strong technical leadership and guidance to both customer and internal project teams. Drive implementation of Apigee in future-state architectures. Define Apigee infrastructure, API architecture & roadmaps. Lead technical architecture, Apigee EDGE deployment, and API build estimating, design, and implementation processes. Create and maintain architecture blueprints to support product and development backlog. Work with customers and/or internal teams to understand requirements of infrastructure components. Deliver written or oral status reports regularly. Stay educated on new and emerging technologies/patterns/methodologies. Understand the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals. Prepare and deliver product messaging in an effort to highlight value proposition and unique differentiators. Manage small teams of Apigee/API Architects and/or work efforts at a client or within Accenture. Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements. Minimum Qualifications: 8-10 years of technical solutions implementation, architecture design, evaluation, and investigation in a cloud native environment. Minimum of 5 years of experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Apigee EDGE platform. Minimum of 3 years hands-on application architecture focus where solution architect engaged with clients, systems analysts, technical resources, developers and testers. Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. Preferred Qualifications: Certified Apigee API Engineer. Knowledge of Apigee best practices and standards for interfaces. Experience in implementing API Security and Access Control. Knowledge of build and deployment methodologies with Apigee across environments. Professional Skill Requirements: Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment. Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills. Excellent leadership and management skills. Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-01-14