Mulesoft Lead Developer

• Role – Mulesoft Lead Developer
• Location- Richmond Virginia
• Onsite/Remote – Need both types - candidates available onsite (hybrid 3 days) and remote as well
• Type – C2H
• Max Rate - $60 per hr
• Beeline creation in progress

Mulesoft Lead Developer

About the Role:

• We are seeking a seasoned Senior MuleSoft Developer to lead the design, development, and optimization of enterprise-grade integrations and APIs. This role demands deep expertise with 7 to 10 years’ experience in the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform and a strategic mindset to guide integration architecture, mentor junior developers, and collaborate across business and technology teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and maintenance of complex integrations using MuleSoft Anypoint Studio and Mule runtime.
• Architect and implement scalable RESTful APIs and SOAP services aligned with enterprise standards.
• Oversee configuration and governance of API Manager, Runtime Manager, and CloudHub deployments.
• Conduct and guide unit, integration, and performance testing.
• Collaborate with solution architects, product owners, and business analysts to define integration strategies and technical requirements.
• Troubleshoot critical integration issues and provide root cause analysis.
• Mentor and support junior MuleSoft developers and contribute to code reviews and best practices.
• Maintain documentation for integration flows, API specifications, and deployment processes.
• Participate in release planning, technical design reviews, and architecture discussions.

Must-Have Skills:

• Extensive hands-on experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, Mule 4, and DataWeave.
• Strong understanding of API-led connectivity, enterprise integration patterns, and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in RAML, JSON, XML, and Swagger/OpenAPI specifications.
• Solid foundation in Java for building custom components and connectors.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Maven, Jenkins, and version control systems like Git.
• Proven track record of deploying and managing applications on CloudHub and hybrid environments.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of API security protocols (OAuth2, JWT, TLS) and governance frameworks.
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK, New Relic).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• MuleSoft certifications (e.g., MuleSoft Certified Developer – Level 2, Integration Architect).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and using tools like Azure Dev Ops, JIRA or Confluence.