MuleSoft Integration Architect

Job Description  ·      We are looking for an experienced Mulesoft Integration Architect to own both the delivery and architecture of enterprise integration across a major transformation programme ·      In this role, you will be accountable for ensuring that integration workstreams are governed, prioritized, architecturally sound, and delivered in line with programme timelines, business priorities, and enterprise standards.  ·      The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on and architectural experience with the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, API-led connectivity, reusable integration patterns, canonical data models, and enterprise integration governance.  Key Responsibilities ·      As the Integration Lead / Architect, you will: Define and operate the Integration Centre of Excellence (COE) operating model and intake process  ·      Own the integration roadmap, delivery plan, and capacity plan across all workstreams  ·      Manage escalations, blockers, risks, and cross-programme dependencies  ·      Lead stage-gate design reviews from intake through to deployment  ·      Set and enforce API standards, non-functional requirements (NFRs), naming conventions, design patterns, and integration best practices  ·      Maintain the enterprise integration catalogue as the single source of truth  ·      Design scalable, reusable, and governed MuleSoft APIs and integrations  ·      Review MuleSoft solution designs, RAML/API specifications, data mappings, security models, and deployment approaches  ·      Work closely with business, application, data, security, infrastructure, and delivery teams to align integration outcomes  ·      Support estimation, planning, delivery governance, and release readiness for integration workstreams  Required skill ·      1. MuleSoft Integration Architecture Strong experience designing enterprise integrations using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform Deep understanding of API-led connectivity, reusable APIs, and MuleSoft deployment patterns Proven ability to design and review reusable MuleSoft APIs, including: System APIs Process APIs Experience APIs  ·      2. Enterprise Integration Governance & Standards Ability to define and enforce API standards, integration patterns, NFRs, and design governance Experience managing reusable assets and integration catalogue management ·       3. Platform, Network & Security Architecture Alignment Ability to work with network, security, cloud, and infrastructure architects Ensure the MuleSoft platform is correctly set up, secure, scalable, and aligned with enterprise standards  ·      4. MuleSoft Certifications MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect MuleSoft Certified Platform Architect MuleSoft Certified Developer  ·      5. Enterprise Architecture Experience Experience with TOGAF or equivalent architecture frameworks Ability to align integration architecture with broader enterprise architecture principles  ·      6. DevOps & Operational Support Knowledge Experience with CI/CD pipelines Monitoring, logging, and alerting for MuleSoft integrations Release management and supportability patterns  Ideal Candidate Profile  ·      We are looking for someone who is: A strong leader – able to own the integration workstream end-to-end ·       Hands-on and architectural – comfortable diving into designs while thinking strategically  ·      Governance-minded – able to set and enforce standards across teams  ·      Collaborative – works effectively with business, security, infrastructure, and delivery teams  ·      Proactive and decisive – manages risks, blockers, and escalations with confidence  ·      Technology Environment:: MuleSoft Anypoint Platform | API-led Connectivity | RAML | REST | SOAP | JSON | XML | AWS/Azure (cloud) | CI/CD | Git | Monitoring & Observability Tools