Lead API Technical Analyst (MuleSoft)

Lead API Technical Analyst (MuleSoft) – Hybrid (Vienna, VA)Job Title: Lead API Technical Analyst (MuleSoft)Location: Hybrid, Vienna-VADuration: ContractExperience: 10+ yearVisa: Green Card/ USC and W2 (It's a client requirement)Salary: $60hr – $70/hr (negotiable)POSITION OVERVIEWWe are seeking an API Technical Analyst to join our Enterprise API Management team supporting a high-profile financial services engagement. This role requires hands-on API analysis, quality assurance, and integration delivery using MuleSoft, Postman, and Azure DevOps. The ideal candidate thrives under competing priorities and delivers consistently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAnalyze, design, develop, and maintain enterprise APIs on the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform (Mule 4, CloudHub).Perform contract-first API design (RAML/OAS), dependency mapping, versioning, and lifecycle management.Execute SQA activities: functional, regression, and integration testing of API endpoints and data flows.Build and maintain Postman test suites with automated collections, environment configs, and Newman CI/CD execution.Manage work items, stories, bugs, and sprints in Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos, Pipelines).Triage production incidents, resolve API performance issues, and support governance and security policies.Collaborate with BAs, architects, and product owners to translate requirements into scalable API solutions.REQUIRED SKILLS & TOOLSMuleSoft Anypoint Platform — API design, development, deployment, and API Manager.API Analysis — contract-first design, RAML/OAS, consumer impact analysis, dependency mapping.SQA — test planning, test case design, defect management, automated regression testing.Postman — advanced collections, scripting, mock servers, Newman CLI integration.Azure DevOps — work tracking, Git repos, YAML CI/CD pipelines, sprint reporting.RESTful design principles, OAuth 2.0 / JWT / mTLS, DataWeave, SQL fundamentals.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s in CS/IT or equivalent experience; 10+ years in API development and enterprise integration.3+ years hands-on MuleSoft experience; 2+ years with Azure DevOps or equivalent CI/CD tooling.Experience in federal financial services or similarly regulated environments.Preferred: MuleSoft Certified Developer/Architect, SAFe/Agile background, compliance frameworks such as FFIEC, PCI-DSSCompensationCompensation: $60.00 – $70.00 per hour*This is the targeted compensation range for this role. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location.BenefitsWe offer a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k); and training and professional development opportunities.Equal Employment OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.