API Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care contributions

401k/Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short/Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avalore is seeking an API Architect to define, document, and maintain API specifications and standards for the WDP System. You will ensure interoperability across components and external systems, aligning with DoD policies and reference designs.

The role involves governance, developer documentation, and guidance on API best practices to engineering teams. You will monitor usage, implement versioning strategies, participate in industry forums, and collaborate with security teams to ensure robust

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and self-starter mindset are required.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Ability to work in a structured, DoD-aligned environment with governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Define, document, and maintain API specifications and standards.
• Promote API lifecycle governance and versioning for backward compatibility.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure API security and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance on API best practices to development teams.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivated

English proficiency

Attention to detail

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, phone and 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 employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel: Up to 10%/ Occasional travel. Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability.

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We not discriminate based on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, veterans status, 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.