MuleSoft Architect (Remote)
Title: MuleSoft Architect Location: 100% Remote work Type: 6+ Months Contract to Hire Position Description: Lead Technical Leads, Architects, and a mixed onshore/offshore team supporting enterprise integration and API platforms Manage a team of approximately 13-14 contractors plus onshore technical leads and full-time engineers Oversee MuleSoft, ESB technologies, and enterprise API ecosystems while driving modernization and cloud-native adoption Establish architectural standards, governance frameworks, and design reviews; partner with engineering, product, and security teams for aligned delivery Guide API-first, microservices, SOA, event-driven, and cloud integration practices across Azure (preferred), AWS, or Google Cloud Platform Ensure platform stability, incident response, high-quality engineering practices, and continuous improvement Support long-term modernization roadmaps, promote automation (including AI-driven automation), and encourage ongoing technical growth Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, tools, and integration approaches through a self-starter mindset Required Skills: 5+ years of recent, hands on engineering work with MuleSoft Must already be onboarded in MuleSoft environments and capable of providing architectural leadership from day one 1+ year of direct people management experience, including hiring, performance management, and team leadership capacity Experience providing architectural guidance in SOA at enterprise level Strong communication skills Deep technical background in APIs, SOA, microservices, and architectural best practices Ability to champion API first, microservices, SOA, and cloud native approaches Provide technical direction and governance for Mulesoft Critical requirement: oversight of Mulesoft, ESB platforms Strong appetite for continuous learning and expanding technical breadth Solid understanding of SOA, API first integration, microservices, SSO, and container platforms Familiarity with cloud platforms Azure preferred, but AWS or Google Cloud Platform also relevant Broad understanding of cloud integration and migration strategies Lead architectural governance, standards, design reviews, and collaborate with engineering, product, and security teams to ensure cohesive delivery High level understanding of security architecture, including API security, identity and access models (OAuth, OIDC), zero trust concepts, and secure cloud design Must demonstrate active engagement with modern technologies (POCs, emerging AI concepts, etc.)