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.