MuleSoft Architect

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced MuleSoft Architect to design, develop, and oversee scalable API and integration solutions using the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform in the context of Azure cloud migration. This role requires hands-on architecture and implementation experience, deep understanding of MuleSoft internals, and strong leadership in cloud-native integration modernization.
Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and lead end-to-end integration solutions using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
• Drive the migration of legacy integrations to Azure, ensuring performance, scalability, and reusability
• Develop API-led connectivity strategies with reusable Experience, Process, and System APIs
• Lead the design and implementation of highly available, scalable, and secure Mule applications
• Define and govern standards around RAML/OAS specifications, API contracts, and versioning
• Translate business requirements into detailed integration designs and documentation
• Collaborate with Azure architects to design hybrid integration patterns
• Develop custom MuleSoft connectors, transformers, and components as needed
• Manage full lifecycle API development from design through deployment and monitoring
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for Mule deployments using tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Set up Anypoint Runtime Fabric, VPCs, and secure API gateways
• Lead code reviews, performance tuning, and root cause analysis for integration issues

Technical Skills - Required:

• Expert-level knowledge of the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform (API Manager, Design Center, Runtime Manager, Exchange)
• Strong hands-on skills in:
  • DataWeave (v2.0) scripting for transformation
  • Mule 4.x application development
  • RAML 1.0 / OpenAPI specification
  • MUnit for test automation
• Experience integrating with:
  • Databases (Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB)
  • ERP systems (SAP, Oracle EBS)
  • CRM (Salesforce, MS Dynamics)
  • Message brokers (JMS, AMQP, Kafka, Azure Service Bus)
• Deep understanding of:
  • Event-driven architecture
  • Asynchronous messaging
  • Error handling and retry logic
  • Batch processing and streaming
• Experience in:
  • OAuth2, SAML, TLS, JWT, API security policies
  • Azure services: API Management (APIM), Logic Apps, Event Grid, Service Bus, Blob Storage
• Familiarity with:
  • Anypoint Monitoring, Custom Dashboards, and Operational Insights
  • Runtime Fabric or Hybrid deployments (on-prem/cloud)
  • Postman, JMeter, or other testing tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• MuleSoft Certified Platform Architect and/or Integration Architect
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Experience in financial/banking sector integration projects
• Familiarity with Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban), SAFe, and DevOps practices

Soft Skills & Leadership:

• Ability to lead technical teams, mentor developers, and drive architectural decisions
• Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem-solving mindset and a passion for high-quality, scalable design