Systems Integrator (API/Mulesoft SME)

Apex Systems is seeking a Systems Integrator to work onsite in Washington, D.C.

Summary:

The Systems Integrator will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining integration solutions using MuleSoft and API management technologies. You will work with both business and technical teams to develop strategies for integrating disparate systems and applications, ensuring data flows seamlessly and securely across platforms. Your expertise will guide the architecture of integration solutions, ensure adherence to best practices, and provide mentorship to junior team members.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of scalable, high-performance integration solutions using MuleSoft and API technologies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand integration requirements and develop appropriate solutions that meet organizational needs.
• Develop integration strategies that enable system interoperability and ensure smooth data exchange between various applications, platforms, and cloud-based services.
• Design and manage APIs (RESTful, SOAP, etc.) using MuleSoft API Gateway to expose and consume services securely and efficiently.
• Implement API security policies such as OAuth, JWT, and other authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Monitor, test, and optimize APIs for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Lead the development and implementation of integration solutions using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, ensuring best practices for reusability and scalability.
• Develop MuleSoft connectors for various enterprise systems and third-party applications to ensure smooth and efficient data transfers.
• Ensure that MuleSoft ESB (Enterprise Service Bus) solutions align with business requirements and technical constraints.
• Work with Anypoint Studio to create integration flows, transformation logic, and error handling procedures.
• Continuously monitor the performance of integrations and identify areas for optimization in terms of speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Act as the primary point of contact for integration-related issues and provide expert advice on the best integration practices and strategies.
• Create and maintain comprehensive integration documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration guides, and operational procedures.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in integration technologies, particularly MuleSoft, API management, and cloud integration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in systems integration, with a strong background in API management and MuleSoft.
• Proven expertise in integrating systems using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, including Mule ESB, Anypoint Studio, and Mule connectors.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing APIs (RESTful, SOAP), including API security and versioning strategies.
• Strong knowledge of integration patterns, data transformation, and service-oriented architecture (SOA).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and integrating cloud-based applications.
• Proficiency in Java and MuleSoft-specific languages (DataWeave).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices in the context of integration.
• Knowledge of integration tools and technologies such as JMS, MQ, SOAP, REST, and File