Senior Architect, API Platforms

ACS; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation leave

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

ACS in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Architect for API Platforms to define and lead the enterprise API strategy and architecture. This role focuses on design, implementation, and evolving APIs while working closely with development, data, and security teams to promote scalable, secure, and efficient integration solutions.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule and a competitive salary between $150,000 and $160,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Experience defining and leading enterprise API strategy.
• Proficiency in modern API management platforms.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead enterprise API architecture.
• Drive adoption of API-led connectivity and reusable integration patterns.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure effective API design.

Skills

API strategy development

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

Integration solutions design

API governance

Cloud integration

Data sharing

Security protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

API management platforms

Job description

The Senior Architect, API Platforms is responsible for defining and leading the enterprise API strategy, architecture, and governance framework across the organization. This role will lead the design, implementation, and evolution of APIs and integration solutions using the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform and other modern API management platforms.

The architect will drive the adoption of API‑led connectivity, reusable integration patterns, and secure, scalable API ecosystems that enable digital products, data sharing, and enterprise integration across cloud, SaaS, and on‑premise systems. This role works closely with application development, data engineering, cloud, and security teams to ensure APIs are designed as enterprise products that accelerate innovation, improve interoperability, and support digital transformation initiatives.

This role is based in our Washington, DC office. A reasonable rate of base compensation for this position is $150,000-160,000 per year. ACS employees work a hybrid schedule, consisting of working onsite two days per work week, as decided by functional area. The balance of the week is open to working remotely, though employees are always welcome onsite each day if they choose.

ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short‑ and long‑term disability, and 4‑week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.