{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f30dceb6efc2c2e7a1b20ca7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f30dceb6efc2c2e7a1b20ca7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f30dceb6efc2c2e7a1b20ca7","title":"Principal Architect – API Discovery, Inventory & Rationalization","description":"Principal Architect – API Discovery, Inventory & RationalizationLocation: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)Duration: ContractJob SummaryWe are seeking a Principal Architect to join the API Discovery, Inventory & Rationalization work stream. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership across API architecture, application modernization, and API inventory/rationalization initiatives. This role requires strong hands-on knowledge of Node.js, TypeScript, and React, along with experience leveraging AI agent tools and emerging AI technologies to improve software engineering and architecture processes.Key ResponsibilitiesLead architecture and technical strategy for API discovery, inventory, and rationalization initiatives.Define scalable, secure, and maintainable API architecture standards and patterns.Analyze existing APIs and applications to identify duplication, gaps, dependencies, and opportunities for consolidation.Develop and maintain API inventories and support API lifecycle management.Provide architectural guidance to development teams using Node.js, TypeScript, and React.Evaluate existing technology stacks and recommend modernization and rationalization strategies.Collaborate with engineering, product, security, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.Leverage AI agents, Agentic AI, and AI-assisted development tools to improve discovery, analysis, documentation, and engineering productivity.Establish technical standards, best practices, and governance for APIs and application architecture.Review technical designs, conduct architecture assessments, and identify technical risks.Mentor engineers and provide technical direction across development teams.Support proof-of-concepts and evaluation of new technologies and AI-enabled solutions.Required SkillsStrong experience as a Principal Architect, Solutions Architect, Technical Architect, or Enterprise Architect.Strong hands-on experience with Node.js.Strong TypeScript development experience.Strong experience with React/React.js.Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices.Experience with API discovery, API inventory, API lifecycle management, or API rationalization.Experience analyzing application/API portfolios and identifying opportunities for consolidation or modernization.Experience with AI Agent tools, Agentic AI, Generative AI, or AI-assisted development platforms.Strong understanding of modern application architecture and cloud-native technologies.Excellent communication, architecture documentation, and stakeholder-management skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience with enterprise API management platforms.Experience with API gateways, service integration, and microservices architecture.Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.Familiarity with LLMs, AI agents, prompt engineering, or AI-powered developer tools.Experience leading enterprise-scale modernization or rationalization programs.Strong understanding of security, authentication, authorization, and API governance.","company":"Cloud Security Web","rawCompany":"cloud security web","city":"Phoenix","state":"AZ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-22T11:30:12.714Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Principal Architect – API Discovery, Inventory & Rationalization","description":"Principal Architect – API Discovery, Inventory & RationalizationLocation: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)Duration: ContractJob SummaryWe are seeking a Principal Architect to join the API Discovery, Inventory & Rationalization work stream. 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