Immediate Need For Mulesoft Architect

Job Role - MuleSoft Architect
Experience Range - 12 - 15 yrs expr.
Location - Day one Onsite - Boston, MA
Job type: Full Time / Contract
Salary: $165k Gross for Full Time Employee
Bill Rate : $100/hr - $115/hr on C2C for Contractor
Work Status (Visa): (No 3rd party candidates, Candidate should be on your w2 and No OPT/CPT)
Tentative start date: ASAP

Final Interview will be In Person in Boston MA.
Note - Please look for local candidates, Job is open for both contractor and full-time employees
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 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.

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