API Architect

Avalore, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Training & development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Avalore, LLC is seeking an API Architect to define, document, and maintain APIs and technical standards for the WDP System. You will design specifications, govern API lifecycles, and create developer docs to enable adoption. Collaboration with security teams ensures robust API security and backward compatibility.

At seniority levels, you will influence industry standards, evaluate emerging technologies, and provide guidance to development teams across DoD-aligned platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience across API design, governance, and documentation.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Strong communication and English proficiency.
• Security certifications and knowledge of DoD policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define, document, and maintain APIs and standards.
• Establish API governance and lifecycle processes.
• Create developer docs and examples to enable adoption.
• Monitor usage and performance; implement versioning strategies.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure API security.

Skills

API design

API governance

Documentation

Security best practices

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The API Architectwill define, document, maintain, and promulgate the APIs and technical standards for the WDP System. This person will ensure that the platform can interoperate effectively within its own components and with external systems, ensuring all standards align with DoD policies and reference designs. This person will design and document API specifications using industry-standard formats, establish governance processes for API lifecycle management, and create developer documentation and examples to facilitate API adoption. This person will monitor API usage and performance metrics, implement versioning strategies to support backward compatibility, and collaborate with security teams to ensure API security. This person will evaluate emerging technologies and standards for potential adoption, participate in technical working groups to influence industry standards, and provide technical guidance on API best practices to development teams.

• SECRET Security Clearance Required
• SecurityX / CASP+, CCSP, Cloud+, CSSLP, FITSP-D, GDSA, or GSEC cerification (for Junior / Journeyman roles)
• CISSO, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCIA, GCLD, GCSA, or GICSP certification (for Senior role)
• We are actively seeking multiple levels:
• Junior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Journeyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Good communication skills, self-starter mindset.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e.business office with computers,phoneand printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employeeis required tosit, stand, talk, andhear.

• Employee isoften required to sit and use their hands and fingers tooperatea computer.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• Up to 10%/ Occasionaltravel.

Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable toutilizeour online application system due to a disability. Please send your request [e-mail].

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Wenot discriminatebased on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender,veteransstatus, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Eligibility requirements apply.

• Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
• Salary estimates for this job range from $107,000 - $220,000.