Remote Mulesoft Lead

MuleSoft Lead Developer


Location: Remote (EST preferred)


Key Responsibilities



  • Lead integration strategy and execution: Design and deliver scalable, reusable MuleSoft APIs and integrations while ensuring alignment with business needs and technical standards.



  • Collaborate at all levels: Partner with architects, business analysts, and stakeholders (including client executives) to gather integration requirements and clearly communicate implementation strategies.



  • Hands-on leadership: While not a full-time developer role, be capable of jumping into the code and logs when necessary to troubleshoot issues and guide solutions.



  • Solution design and triage: Analyze integration problems at a high level, identify root causes, and define effective solutions. Be able to explain the how and why behind your approach.



  • Establish best practices: Define and enforce MuleSoft development best practices, coding standards, and integration patterns.



  • Manage full API lifecycle: Oversee design, development, deployment, monitoring, and versioning of APIs and integrations.



  • Mentor and guide developers: Provide technical leadership through code reviews, training, and coaching, ensuring quality and knowledge sharing.



  • Ensure security and compliance: Adhere to data privacy standards and corporate governance policies.



  • Engage in Agile delivery: Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and support sprint planning, estimation, and delivery.


Required Qualifications



  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.



  • 5+ years of integration development experience, including 5+ years in MuleSoft.



  • MuleSoft Certified Developer (Level 1 or 2) and/or MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect preferred.



  • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, RAML, JSON, XML, and SOAP.



  • Hands-on experience with Anypoint Studio, API Manager, Runtime Manager, and DataWeave.



  • Skilled at log analysis and troubleshooting, with the ability to pinpoint issues and design solutions quickly.



  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Git, Jenkins) and DevOps practices.



  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.



  • Experience integrating with Salesforce and related ecosystems is strongly preferred.



  • Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to work directly with senior stakeholders.


What We’re Looking For


This is a leadership role with a hands-on edge. We need someone who can step back and drive overall solution architecture while also rolling up their sleeves when required. You must be able to:



  • Explain implementation strategies at a high level to business and technical stakeholders.



  • Dive deep into logs and code to triage and resolve issues.



  • Walk through real-world examples of your problem-solving process.



  • Define and enforce best practices to ensure scalable and secure integrations.

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