Integration Architect

Integration Architect - 100% Remote Integration Architect opportunity with Colorado DOT for a long-term contract. Seeking a strong hands-on MuleSoft Architect with expertise in Mule 4, DataWeave 2.0, API-led connectivity, SAP integrations, CI/CD pipelines, security, logging, auditing, and enterprise integration architecture. This role requires deep experience designing and developing complex integrations, leading technical implementation decisions, supporting Anypoint Platform operations, and mentoring integration teams. Strong experience with SAP Integration Suite and enterprise-level integration strategy is highly preferred. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Define and develop initiative and project Architecture. Serve as the Technical Integrations Consultant to CDOT agencies. Act as the decision-maker on technical implementation direction. Investigate, understand, and lead the implementation of new tools, architectures, and complex integrations. Identify and communicate future Enterprise initiatives that impact CDOT. Identify forward-looking technical debt and architecture needs. Create and define High Level Designs for complex integrations. Perform complex development and technical design. Validate requirements and provide accurate implementation estimates. Define and enforce standards, including naming conventions and coding standards. Validate Senior Developer deliverables, including performing code reviews. Identify and resolve Anypoint platform configuration, platform, and infrastructure issues. Set up the Build and Release pipeline, repository branch permissions, and variable group libraries. Create tooling for reporting and auditing, including ad hoc reports and vCore adjustments. Provide complex support issue debugging and resolution. Assist with QA team member onboarding, ongoing testing setup, and providing configuration knowledge for users during User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Mentor team members on development standards, technical design, and complex problem resolution. Required Experience and Qualifications Expert-level experience as a MuleSoft Architect specializing in developing and implementing API-led architectures. 6+ years MuleSoft Development experience Demonstrated experience with SAP Integration Suite and connecting to SAP data sources/interfaces, which is critical for future integration projects. Proven ability to perform deep requirements validation and provide reliable effort estimates. Extensive background in complex design creation and technical documentation. Advanced skills in complex coding and development (Mule 4 and DW 2.0+ is a must). Familiarity with build and release pipelines and safely storing sensitive credentials. Strong knowledge of security, logging, auditing, policy management, and performance monitoring for end-to-end process execution Anveta