Mulesoft Developer

Boston, MA location (Hybrid) Manager Notes: Manager is seeking a MuleSoft Subject Matter Expert (SME), ideally with prior experience in investment management firms. The preferred candidate will be based in the Boston area and possess 5–8 years of relevant industry experience. This opportunity involves a long-term initiative focused on integrating the organization’s data and derivatives platforms.

Key Qualifications Include

• Strong expertise in MuleSoft
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or J2EE
• Experience with Kafka is highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style are essential

Please note (from client): Initial interview will be virtual and depending on how this goes, candidate may move on to another virtual interview and then onsite, or just onsite. Due to upcoming vacations, the interview process may take longer than anticipated as some of the interviewers have pre-planned time off. Please let the candidates know during screening.

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We are seeking an experienced MuleSoft Integration Engineer to work as part of the Enterprise Data Management (EDM) Technology organization. In this role, you will play a critical part in building and implementing MuleSoft-based integration solutions for our Investment Data Platform and supporting the launch of a new Derivatives Platform. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in API development, cloud platforms, and integration frameworks to contribute to a long-term strategic initiative to unify and harmonize investment data.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable API services using MuleSoft to connect internal investment systems with the Investment Data Platform.
• Collaborate with investment business systems analysts & technology teams to gather business requirements and translate them into technical integration solutions.
• Build and maintain critical APIs to support the new Derivatives Platform, ensuring seamless integration with other enterprise systems.
• Leverage your expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) to modernize and optimize MuleSoft-based integration infrastructure.
• Partner with the EDM Technology team and key stakeholders to foster a collaborative and efficient integration environment.
• Implement robust error handling, logging, and monitoring solutions to ensure the reliability and performance of all APIs.
• Champion the adoption of best practices in Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps principles to ensure continuous delivery and improvement of integration solutions.

Qualifications

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Possesses 5-8 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying API integrations within the financial services industry.
• Has a proven record of working with financial data, including instruments, transactions, and positions.
• Demonstrates expertise in MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, including API design, development, and management.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps principles.
• Is proficient in programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript and has experience with REST and SOAP APIs.
• Has experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and understands integration patterns for cloud-native environments.
• Possesses a strong understanding of data modeling concepts and data transformation techniques (e.g., JSON, XML, XSLT).
• Thrives in a collaborative work environment and enjoys fast-paced, result-oriented settings.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Good To Have

• Knowledge of event-driven architecture and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD).
• Experience working with BI tools like Tableau or Power BI for API-driven data visualizations.
• Experience with API security frameworks (e.g., OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect).