Mulesoft Technical Lead

Remote contract role but someone in the vicinity of Pittsburgh preferred

Healthcare/Lifesciences/Pharma industry experience is highly desired.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design, architecture, and implementation of complex integration solutions using Mulesoft Anypoint Platform, ensuring alignment with enterprise architectural standards and healthcare compliance requirements.
• Define and enforce best practices for Mulesoft development, API design (RAML/OAS), security, performance, and error handling.
• Conduct technical reviews of Mulesoft code and designs to ensure quality, scalability, maintainability, and adherence to security policies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of Mulesoft developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Translate complex business requirements from healthcare stakeholders into detailed technical specifications for Mulesoft integrations.
• Design, develop, and deploy Mulesoft APIs and integrations to connect various healthcare systems (e.g., EHR/EMR, LIS, RIS, billing systems, patient portals, third-party services).
• Implement API-led connectivity principles, creating reusable assets (System, Process, Experience APIs) within the Anypoint Exchange.
• Configure and manage Mulesoft environments, including CloudHub, Runtime Fabric, or on-premise deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of healthcare data standards (e.g., HL7 v2.x, FHIR R4+, X12), clinical workflows, and administrative processes.
• Ensure all integration solutions adhere to healthcare data privacy and security regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH, PHI handling).
• Experience with common healthcare integration patterns and challenges.
• Work closely with Solution Architects, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and various healthcare business units to understand integration needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Mulesoft integration within the organization.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Mulesoft applications and APIs for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Implement robust error handling, logging, and alerting mechanisms for integration flows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in enterprise integration, with at least 4 years specifically focused on the Mulesoft Anypoint Platform.
• Minimum of 3+ years of direct experience implementing integration solutions within the healthcare industry (e.g., hospitals, clinics, payers, life sciences, healthcare IT vendors).
• Deep expertise in Mulesoft Anypoint Platform components - Anypoint Studio, API Manager, Runtime Manager, Exchange, Design Center, Access Management.
• Proven experience with API design (RAML/OAS), development, and governance.
• Strong proficiency in Mulesoft connectors (e.g., HTTP, Database, JMS, Salesforce, SAP, FHIR, HL7), DataWeave, and MUnit.
• Extensive experience with healthcare data standards and protocols: HL7 (v2.x, v3), FHIR (R4+), X12, DICOM, CCDA.
• Solid understanding of healthcare regulatory compliance and security best practices (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH, PHI encryption and de-identification).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for Mulesoft deployments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and mentor a technical team.

Mulesoft Certifications (highly preferred):

• MuleSoft Certified Developer Level 1
• MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect Level 1

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with other integration technologies or enterprise service bus (ESB) platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with API security best practices (OAuth, JWT, API Keys).
• Certifications in healthcare IT (e.g., Epic, Cerner, or other EHR systems).