26-1108: MuleSoft Solutions Architect - DC Metro

MuleSoft Solutions Architect

Job ID#:  26-1108

Clearance : MBI Clearance

Location : DC Metro- Remote

Who We Are: Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.

What We Do: At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.  What You'll Do:

Navitas is seeking a highly skilled MuleSoft Solutions Architect to lead the design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise integration solutions using the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform. This role is responsible for defining scalable, secure, and reusable integration architectures that enable seamless connectivity across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. The Solutions Architect provides technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle, establishes enterprise integration standards, and ensures solutions align with business objectives, security requirements, and architectural best practices.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in API-led connectivity, enterprise integration architecture, cloud technologies, and modern DevSecOps practices. This individual will serve as a trusted technical leader, mentoring development teams, driving architectural governance, and delivering innovative integration solutions that support enterprise modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise integration solutions utilizing the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.
• Define enterprise integration strategies based on API-led Connectivity, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), microservices, and modern integration best practices.
• Design scalable, reusable, and secure System, Process, and Experience APIs to support enterprise application integration.
• Develop solution architectures, technical designs, interface specifications, and integration patterns that align with enterprise architecture standards.
• Establish API governance standards, lifecycle management processes, and reusable integration frameworks to promote consistency and long-term maintainability.
• Architect integration solutions utilizing RESTful APIs, SOAP Web Services, RAML, JSON, XML, HTTP/S, messaging technologies, and DataWeave transformations.
• Configure and oversee API management capabilities, including security policies, throttling, versioning, analytics, and SLA management through MuleSoft API Manager.
• Design secure integration architectures implementing OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML, TLS, encryption, and enterprise authentication and authorization standards.
• Lead architecture reviews, design workshops, and technical planning sessions while providing guidance to cross-functional development teams.
• Evaluate business and technical requirements and translate them into scalable enterprise integration solutions.
• Provide technical oversight for application performance, scalability, resiliency, fault tolerance, disaster recovery, and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with developers, cloud engineers, DevSecOps teams, and enterprise architects to ensure solution quality and successful implementation.
• Support CI/CD automation utilizing Git, Maven, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Docker, Kubernetes, and related DevSecOps technologies.
• Establish enterprise logging, monitoring, and observability practices utilizing Anypoint Monitoring, Splunk, AppDynamics, or similar platforms.
• Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical assessments to ensure compliance with organizational standards and security requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex integration challenges, perform root cause analysis, and recommend architectural improvements.
• Develop and maintain architecture documentation, reference architectures, technical standards, solution diagrams, and integration roadmaps.
• Mentor integration developers and technical teams by promoting MuleSoft best practices, reusable assets, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support and contribute to MuleSoft Center for Enablement (C4E) initiatives, including governance, reusable assets, and enterprise integration standards.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise integration solutions.
• 5+ years of experience architecting solutions using the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.
• Must have at least one certification: 
  • MuleSoft Certified Developer – Level 2 (MCD – Level 2)
  • MuleSoft Certified Platform Architect (MCPA)
  • MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect (MCIA)
• Demonstrated experience designing enterprise integration architectures using API-led Connectivity principles.
• Strong knowledge of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), microservices, event-driven architecture, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Extensive experience designing RESTful APIs, SOAP Web Services, RAML specifications, and DataWeave transformations.
• Experience implementing enterprise API governance, lifecycle management, and security best practices.
• Strong understanding of Java and enterprise integration technologies, including JSON, XML, HTTP/S, and messaging protocols.
• Experience implementing OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML, TLS, JWT, encryption, and API security best practices.
• Experience with DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD automation utilizing Git, Maven, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with API monitoring, logging, and observability tools, including Anypoint Monitoring, Splunk, AppDynamics, or comparable platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, mentor development teams, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

Set Yourself Apart With:

• Experience establishing or supporting a MuleSoft Center for Enablement (C4E) or Center of Excellence.
• Experience designing integration solutions for cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Familiarity with Salesforce integration patterns and enterprise CRM ecosystems.
• Experience modernizing legacy applications and implementing enterprise API strategies.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe software development methodologies.
• Federal government consulting experience is preferred.

Salary: $140,000 - $165,000