Integration Engineer/ Lead (GCP)
Job Summary / Introduction
We are seeking an experienced Integration Engineer to design, build and support enterprise integration solutions across Google Cloud Platform, Google Distributed Cloud and Apigee.
The role will focus on delivering secure, scalable and reusable integration capabilities across cloud, on-premises and regulated environments.
A current AGSVA Baseline or NV1 Security Clearance is mandatory. Applicants without a current AGSVA clearance will not be considered.
Detailed Job Description
About the Role
As an Integration Lead / Engineer, you will design, develop and support API-led integration solutions that connect applications, platforms, data services and external systems.
You will work across Google Cloud Platform, Google Distributed Cloud and Apigee environments, including secure, sovereign, restricted and air-gapped networks.
This is a hands-on technical role suited to an experienced integration specialist who can deliver secure and reliable solutions in complex enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and deploy API-led integration solutions using Apigee.
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs, API proxies, API products and security policies.
- Deliver integrations across GCP, GDC, on-premises and third-party systems.
- Support integration solutions within secure, regulated and restricted environments.
- Work with solution architects, security teams, platform engineers and application teams.
- Define and apply integration standards, reusable patterns and technical controls.
- Implement API security using OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT, mTLS and certificate management.
- Use cloud-native services and integration patterns to deliver scalable and resilient solutions.
- Support CI/CD automation and deployment through DevSecOps pipelines.
- Troubleshoot API, integration, connectivity and performance issues.
- Produce technical designs, implementation guides and operational runbooks.
Mandatory Skills and Experience
- At least five years of experience delivering enterprise integration solutions.
- Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform and/or Google Distributed Cloud.
- Experience implementing or managing Apigee X, Apigee Hybrid or Apigee in regulated environments.
- Experience developing RESTful APIs, microservices and API-first architectures.
- Strong understanding of API lifecycle management, governance and security.
- Experience implementing OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT, mTLS and PKI-based security.
- Experience with containerised applications and Kubernetes platforms.
- Knowledge of event-driven and message-based integration patterns.
- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps practices.
- Strong troubleshooting, stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with GDC Air-Gapped or sovereign cloud environments.
- Experience with GKE, Anthos, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, Secret Manager and IAM.
- Experience with service mesh technologies.
- Experience working in defence, government or other highly regulated environments.
- Experience integrating identity and access management solutions.
- Knowledge of Zero Trust and cloud-native security patterns.
- Google Cloud, Kubernetes or Apigee certifications.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline.
- Relevant Google Cloud, Kubernetes or API Management certifications are highly regarded.
Security Clearance
A current AGSVA Baseline or NV1 Security Clearance is mandatory for this role.
Applicants who do not hold a current AGSVA security clearance will not be considered.
The successful applicant must be able to maintain the required clearance throughout their employment.
Ideal Candidate
You are a hands-on Integration Engineer with strong GCP, GDC and Apigee experience.
You are confident designing and implementing secure integrations across complex enterprise and regulated environments.
You have strong technical problem-solving skills, communicate clearly with stakeholders and can produce reliable, well-documented solutions.