Principal Engineer

Company Description

We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way. We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale - across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (18000+ experts across 36 countries, to be exact). Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We are looking for great new colleagues. That is where you come in.

Job Description

Good to have skills: Enterprise Integration Strategy, Integration patterns (Strong), MuleSoft Anypoint Platform (Expert), MuleSoft Platform Architecture, MuleSoft Runtime Manager (Strong)

Position Overview:

• We are seeking a skilled MuleSoft Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade integration solutions using the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in integration design and architecture, extensive hands-on experience with MuleSoft, and the ability to drive collaboration between stakeholders and technical teams.
• This role is critical in ensuring seamless data integration and process automation across various systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Integration Architecture Design:

• Lead the design and development of scalable and secure integration solutions using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.
• Define integration patterns, data flows, and APIs to connect diverse applications and systems.
• Develop reusable components, frameworks, and templates to streamline development.

Solution Delivery:

• Oversee the end-to-end implementation of MuleSoft integration projects.
• Ensure alignment with business requirements, technical standards, and best practices.
• Manage the deployment of APIs and integrations across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Collaborate with stakeholders, business analysts, and development teams to gather requirements and create architectural blueprints.
• Provide technical leadership to integration developers, mentoring and guiding them throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as the primary point of contact for MuleSoft technical discussions with clients and internal teams.

Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting:

• Optimize integration performance, ensuring minimal latency and high availability.
• Identify and resolve issues during the development, testing, and production phases.

Governance and Security:

• Define and enforce API governance policies, security standards, and best practices.
• Implement data security protocols, including encryption, authentication, and authorization.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and deployment guides.
• Provide regular project status updates and technical reports to stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated on MuleSoft platform enhancements, integration trends, and emerging technologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing integration frameworks and processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in integration development and architecture.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, including API Manager, Runtime Manager, and Anypoint Studio.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of RESTful and SOAP web services.
• Proficiency in DataWeave for data transformation.
• Experience with API lifecycle management and API-led connectivity.
• Familiarity with integration protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, JMS, AMQP, FTP, and SFTP. o Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid integration environments.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Jenkins, Git, and Maven.

Certifications (Preferred):

• MuleSoft Certified Developer - Level 1.
• MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect.
• MuleSoft Certified Platform Architect.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to guide development teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with enterprise integration patterns (EIP).
• Knowledge of data modeling, ETL, and enterprise middleware platforms.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, SAP, or other ERP/CRM systems integration.
• Understanding of security standards like OAuth, SAML, and JWT.