Senior Mulesoft Integration Architect

Salesforce

. Lead and govern the design of complex, multi-phased MuleSoft integration projects .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $148,500 - $260,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading complex integration projects using MuleSoft, with a strong focus on API-led connectivity, full API lifecycle management, and enterprise-grade solution architecture. Proven ability to mentor teams, manage customer expectations, and implement best practices across integration solutions.

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MuleSoft Integration ExperienceAPI-Led ConnectivityFull API Lifecycle ManagementSDLC ImplementationDevOps Practices

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Hard Skills

Integration ArchitectureAPI ManagementMicroservicesService MeshServerlessHigh Availability (HA)AuthenticationAuthorizationBashPython

Soft Skills

Customer-Facing CommunicationExpectation ManagementMentoringCoaching

Tools & Technologies

MuleSoft Anypoint PlatformGitAnsibleTerraformJenkinsAWSAzureGCP

Certifications & Qualifications

CKACISSPCISMSecurity+

Industry Keywords

NISTISO 27001FISMAHIPAASOX

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDNSGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptJenkinsMicroservicesNode.jsNoSQLPythonRDBMSRubyRustSDLCTCP/IPTerraformGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and govern the design of complex, multi-phased MuleSoft integration projects
Ensure adherence to API-led connectivity and integration patterns
Identify opportunities and efficiencies in customers' IT operating models
Support implementation of the SDLC pipeline to maximize MuleSoft platform value
Define and scale enterprise integration best practices, reference architectures, foundational assets, and API patterns
Establish and enforce DevOps models, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, alerting, operational standards, and full API lifecycle management
Scale best practices globally through reusable assets, reference architectures, and implementations
Enable field teams and partners to improve delivery and customer success
Lead requirements workshops and deliver architectural blueprint documents
Guide product direction by identifying gaps and providing insights to leadership
Advise client executives and internal sales and delivery teams throughout pre-sales and project delivery
Mentor and coach junior architects, engineers, and consultants
Drive decisions for complex technical challenges across integration solutions
Engage with MuleSoft Product Management and Engineering to relay feedback and influence the platform roadmap

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of IT experience with 5+ years leading complex integration and solution architecture initiatives
2+ years of hands-on MuleSoft experience or similar experience
Proficiency in API-led connectivity and integration patterns
Expertise in High Availability (HA), scalability, SDLC, and full API lifecycle management
Experience architecting, implementing, and supporting enterprise-grade technical solutions
Experience defining full API lifecycle management from design and development through deployment, operations, and governance
Exceptional customer-facing communication and expectation management skills
Experience managing and architecting multiple technical integration projects using SDLC end-to-end
Experience architecting service integrations with MuleSoft and other integration solutions
Understanding of API security principles, including authentication, authorization, and security policies
U.S. citizenship required; candidate must not hold dual citizenship
Must complete and maintain the required U.S. federal government background investigation and Moderate Public Trust clearance
Preferred: Active Secret-level security clearance
Preferred expertise in microservices, Service Mesh, Serverless, MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, API Management, Exchange, Flex Gateway
Preferred experience leading technical workshops
Preferred knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, FISMA, HIPAA, and SOX
Preferred certifications: CKA, CISSP, CISM, or Security+
Preferred multi-cloud proficiency with AWS, Azure, and GCP
Preferred DevOps experience with Git, Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, and CI/CD
Preferred networking and infrastructure knowledge, including TCP/IP, HTTP, VPN, DNS, SSL/TLS, and load balancing
Preferred proficiency in at least two of Bash, Go, Python, Ruby, Node.js, Rust, and Java
Preferred working knowledge of RDBMS, NoSQL, distributed key-value stores, and time-series databases

Benefits

Comp & perks

Time off programs
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Mental health support
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Employee stock purchasing program
Incentive compensation may be available for certain roles
Equity may be available for certain roles