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Apigee Engineer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

IT Software Engineer 5

Chicago, IL · On-site

$88 - $95/hr

Job #105917 IT Software Engineer 5 Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week: Monday ... Experience with Apigee or other API gateway platforms * Experience with event-driven architectures ...

Required Skills *  Programming Language: Extensive experience with Java 17+ and Spring Boot for RESTful API development. *  API Management ...

Required Skills •  Programming Language: Extensive experience with Java 17+ and Spring Boot for RESTful API development. •  API Management ...

SDET Level 4

Chicago, IL · On-site

$51.50 - $66.50/hr

... Apigee or other API gateways is a plus - Experience with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git) - At least 2 years working on an Agile team with a solid understanding of Agile/Lean ...

Experience supporting cloud native platforms and on-prem hosted applications, such (AWS, Apigee, Linux OS and Openshift). * Experience with .NET/C#, or other object-oriented programming languages (i ...

Sr. Backend Java Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$124K - $161K/yr

Deployment using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GoCD, Azure DevOps etc. * Deploying and maintaining ... Experience writing API proxies on platforms such as Apigee Edge, AWS API Gateway or Azure API ...

Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$97K - $158K/yr

As a Software Engineer, you will develop, test, and deliver scalable, secure, and customer-focused ... gateway technologies such as Apigee, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Experience supporting cloud native platforms and on-prem hosted applications, such (AWS, Apigee, Linux OS and Openshift). * Experience with .NET/C#, or other object-oriented programming languages (i ...

API Engineer

Scott Air Force Base, IL · On-site

$86K - $198K/yr

Experience designing, deploying, and operating real-time, low-latency API platforms at scale such as Apigee, Gravitee, Kong, AWS API Gateway, or MuleSoft * Experience with DevOps practices and ...

API Engineer

Scott Air Force Base, IL · On-site

$86K - $198K/yr

Experience designing, deploying, and operating real-time, low-latency API platforms at scale such as Apigee, Gravitee, Kong, AWS API Gateway, or MuleSoft * Experience with DevOps practices and ...

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Apigee Engineer information

What is the difference between Apigee Engineer vs API Developer?

AspectApigee EngineerAPI Developer
Primary FocusDesigning, implementing, and managing API gateways and API management solutions using ApigeeDeveloping, testing, and maintaining APIs for various applications
Required SkillsExperience with Apigee platform, API security, cloud services, and API lifecycle managementProficiency in programming languages, API design, RESTful services, and documentation
Work EnvironmentTypically in cloud or enterprise environments focusing on API management infrastructureInvolves software development teams working on API creation and integration

While both roles involve APIs, an Apigee Engineer specializes in managing API gateways and platforms like Apigee, focusing on API security and deployment. An API Developer primarily designs and develops APIs for application use. The roles often overlap but differ in scope and technical focus.

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Infographic showing various Apigee Engineer job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.

IT Software Engineer 5

Epitec

Chicago, IL • On-site

$88 - $95/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #105917

IT Software Engineer 5
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week: Monday & Wednesday)
Employment Type: 12-Month Contract
Compensation: $88-$95/hr + optional benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO)
About the Role
Our client is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, testing, and deployment of enterprise-scale digital solutions hosted on AWS. This is a hands-on coding role focused on building cloud-native microservices and RESTful APIs while driving architecture decisions, mentoring engineers, and delivering highly scalable software solutions.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and development of backend REST APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot
  • Architect API-first solutions and define service contracts, payload schemas, and OpenAPI specifications
  • Break down business requirements into technical designs, user stories, and implementation plans
  • Guide and mentor engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and technical decision-making
  • Develop secure service integrations using OAuth2, JWT, and modern authentication frameworks
  • Build and maintain applications hosted within AWS cloud environments
  • Drive software quality through automated testing, performance testing, and production readiness reviews
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues
  • Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, and development teams in an Agile environment
  • Maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational runbooks

Required Qualifications
  • 8+ years of software development experience
  • Strong backend development experience using Java 17/21+ and Spring Boot
  • Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
  • Hands-on AWS experience with services such as Lambda, Fargate, CloudFormation, S3, and related technologies
  • Experience deploying applications through CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
  • Agile/Scrum development experience
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical design decisions and application architecture

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Apigee or other API gateway platforms
  • Experience with event-driven architectures using Kafka, SQS, SNS, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or similar technologies
  • Experience with OAuth2, JWT, and enterprise security models
  • Automated testing experience using JUnit, Mockito, or similar frameworks
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Cursor

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