API Architect

Avalore, LLC•Arlington, VA

22h•$107,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

The API Architect will 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.

Requirements

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)
0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree (for Junior)
4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree (for Journeyman)
8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree (for Senior)
Good communication skills
Self-starter mindset
Professional proficiency in English
Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Responsibilities

Define, document, maintain, and promulgate the APIs and technical standards for the WDP System.
Ensure the platform can interoperate effectively within its own components and with external systems, ensuring all standards align with DoD policies and reference designs.
Design and document API specifications using industry-standard formats.
Establish governance processes for API lifecycle management.
Create developer documentation and examples to facilitate API adoption.
Monitor API usage and performance metrics.
Implement versioning strategies to support backward compatibility.
Collaborate with security teams to ensure API security.
Evaluate emerging technologies and standards for potential adoption.
Participate in technical working groups to influence industry standards.
Provide technical guidance on API best practices to development teams.