API Architect — DoD‑Aligned Interop, Clearance Required

Avalore, LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 107,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care contributions (Medical, D+

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability (Short & Long Term)

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

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

You will design API specs, establish governance for API lifecycle, create developer documentation, monitor usage and performance, implement versioning, and collaborate with security teams to ensure API security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Secret security clearance required
• Security certifications listed for junior/journeyman/senior levels

Responsibilities

• Define, document, maintain, and promulgate APIs and technical standards for the WDP System.
• Ensure interoperability within components and with external systems, aligning with DoD policies and reference designs.
• Design and document API specifications using industry-standard formats; establish governance for API lifecycle management.
• Create developer documentation and examples to facilitate API adoption.
• Monitor API usage and performance metrics; implement versioning strategies for backward compatibility.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure API security.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and standards sets for potential adoption; participate in technical working groups.
• Provide technical guidance on API best practices to development teams.

Skills

Good communication skills

Self-starter mindset

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

You will design API specs, establish governance for API lifecycle, create developer documentation, monitor usage and performance, implement versioning, and collaborate with security teams to ensure API security.