MuleSoft Architect

Job Title: MuleSoft ArchitectExperience:5–8 yearsLocation:Remote (Travel to Dubai required for business needs — valid passport mandatory)Budget:OpenShift:General Business HoursTravel:Client will cover travel and accommodation for onsite visitsPosition OverviewWe are seeking a seasonedMuleSoft Integration Architectto lead the design and governance of the enterprise integration landscape connecting Salesforce CRM, SAP DMS, and multiple mission-critical business applications. The architect will shape integration strategy, ensure seamless data flow, and enforce architectural standards across the digital ecosystem.This role requires strong expertise in theMuleSoft Anypoint Platform , deep knowledge ofAPI-led integration , and hands-on experience integratingSalesforceandSAP . Experience in theautomotive distribution domainis highly preferred.Key Responsibilities1. Integration Architecture & GovernanceDefine and govern end-to-end integration architecture using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform for Salesforce, SAP, and other business systems.Implement and enforce API-led connectivity principles across System, Process, and Experience APIs.Design secure, scalable, reusable, and standards-driven integration frameworks.Maintain Integration Reference Architecture and related documentation.Lead architectural reviews and ensure compliance across all integration initiatives.2. Solution DeliveryPartner with business and technical stakeholders to translate integration needs into robust MuleSoft solutions.Provide technical leadership to development teams throughout the full lifecycle — design, development, testing, and deployment.Design real-time, batch, and event-driven integration patterns across Salesforce, SAP, and enterprise systems.Optimize APIs for performance, scalability, maintainability, and reusability.Ensure alignment with UAE data protection, security, and compliance standards.3. Platform & Ecosystem ManagementManage the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform—including API Manager, Runtime Manager, and Exchange.Define CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, Anypoint CLI, Maven, or similar DevOps tools.Monitor API health, performance, and SLAs using Anypoint Monitoring and logging tools (Splunk, ELK).Establish disaster recovery processes, version control strategy, and environment management guidelines.4. Stakeholder CollaborationWork closely with Salesforce, SAP, and other application teams to ensure integration consistency.Collaborate with business analysts and data architects on mapping and transformation requirements.Present architectural roadmaps and key decisions to senior leadership and business stakeholders.Coordinate with external vendors and system integrators to ensure high-quality deliverables.Required Skills & ExperienceTechnical Expertise8–12 years of IT experience, with at least 6 years in integration architecture and MuleSoft ecosystem.Strong hands-on experience with:Mule 4 / MuleSoft Anypoint Platform (API Manager, Runtime Manager, DataWeave, Anypoint Studio)Salesforce Integration (REST, Bulk, Streaming APIs)SAP integration (IDocs, BAPIs, RFCs, OData, SAP PI/PO)API security standards (OAuth 2.0, JWT, Mutual TLS)CI/CD and cloud deployments (Azure/AWS)Event-driven architectures, message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), microservicesData transformation using DataWeave, JSON, XML, CSVDomain KnowledgeExperience in automotive distribution or retail is highly desirable.Understanding of DMS systems and customer experience processes.Certifications (Preferred)MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect (Level 1 or 2)Salesforce Integration ArchitectSAP Integration certificationTOGAF or similar Enterprise Architecture certificationSoft SkillsExcellent analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to lead, mentor, and guide integration teams.Strategic thinker with strong ownership and responsibility mindset.EducationBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.