API Architect: Secure Interop & Standards Leader

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

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