MuleSoft Architect- Fulltime

Job Role – MuleSoft Architect

Location - Day one Onsite – Boston, MA

Job type: Full Time

Experience Range - 15-20 yrs expr.

Job Description:

Good to have skills: Enterprise Integration Strategy, Integration patterns (Strong), MuleSoft Anypoint Platform (Expert), MuleSoft Platform Architecture, MuleSoft Runtime Manager (Strong)

Position Overview:

·       We are seeking a skilled MuleSoft Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade integration solutions using the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in integration design and architecture, extensive hands-on experience with MuleSoft, and the ability to drive collaboration between stakeholders and technical teams.

·       This role is critical in ensuring seamless data integration and process automation across various systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Integration Architecture Design:

·       Lead the design and development of scalable and secure integration solutions using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.

·       Define integration patterns, data flows, and APIs to connect diverse applications and systems.

·       Develop reusable components, frameworks, and templates to streamline development.

Solution Delivery:

·       Oversee the end-to-end implementation of MuleSoft integration projects.

·       Ensure alignment with business requirements, technical standards, and best practices.

·       Manage the deployment of APIs and integrations across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Collaboration and Leadership:

·       Collaborate with stakeholders, business analysts, and development teams to gather requirements and create architectural blueprints.

·       Provide technical leadership to integration developers, mentoring and guiding them throughout the project lifecycle.

·       Act as the primary point of contact for MuleSoft technical discussions with clients and internal teams.

Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting:

·       Optimize integration performance, ensuring minimal latency and high availability.

·       Identify and resolve issues during the development, testing, and production phases.

Governance and Security:

·       Define and enforce API governance policies, security standards, and best practices.

·       Implement data security protocols, including encryption, authentication, and authorization.

Documentation and Reporting:

·       Prepare technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and deployment guides.

·       Provide regular project status updates and technical reports to stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement:

·       Stay updated on MuleSoft platform enhancements, integration trends, and emerging technologies.

·       Identify opportunities to improve existing integration frameworks and processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Education:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

·       8 years of experience in integration development and architecture.

·       5 years of hands-on experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, including API Manager, Runtime Manager, and Anypoint Studio.

Technical Expertise:

·       Strong knowledge of RESTful and SOAP web services.

·       Proficiency in DataWeave for data transformation.

·       Experience with API lifecycle management and API-led connectivity.

·       Familiarity with integration protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, JMS, AMQP, FTP, and SFTP. o Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid integration environments.

·       Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Jenkins, Git, and Maven.

Certifications (Preferred):

·       MuleSoft Certified Developer – Level 1.

·       MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect.

·       MuleSoft Certified Platform Architect.

Soft Skills:

·       Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

·       Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

·       Leadership and mentoring skills to guide development teams.

·       Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Experience with enterprise integration patterns (EIP).

·       Knowledge of data modeling, ETL, and enterprise middleware platforms.

·       Familiarity with Salesforce, SAP, or other ERP/CRM systems integration.

·       Understanding of security standards like OAuth, SAML, and JWT.