MuleSoft Tech Lead
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced MuleSoft Tech Lead to design, develop, and lead enterprise‑grade integration solutions using MuleSoft’s Anypoint Platform. This individual will play a critical role in delivering scalable, secure, and high‑performance APIs and integrations while providing technical leadership across teams.
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
Work Model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain MuleSoft integrations and APIs using API‑led connectivity, delivering scalable, secure, and high‑performance solutions.
- Plan and execute migration of MuleSoft APIs and integrations to alternate platforms or technology stacks, including refactoring, functional parity validation, risk assessment, and coordinated cutovers with minimal downtime.
- Build and secure APIs using Anypoint Design Center, Exchange, and API Manager, including RAML/OAS design, policy enforcement, Client ID enforcement, and mutual TLS configuration.
- Deploy, operate, and monitor Mule applications on CloudHub using Runtime Manager, ensuring proper environment configuration, logging, alerting, and observability.
- Develop advanced DataWeave 2.x transformations for multi‑level, high‑volume data mappings.
- Implement CI/CD automation using Azure DevOps Repos and Pipelines.
- Troubleshoot integration issues using CloudHub logs, Anypoint Monitoring, and diagnostics tools.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements and refine integration designs.
- Lead root‑cause analysis and implement long‑term preventative solutions.
- Promote engineering excellence through documentation, testing, coding standards, and mentoring.
- Champion secure and effective use of Generative AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot).
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in API development and enterprise integration, with deep MuleSoft expertise (CloudHub, Runtime Fabric, on‑prem runtimes).
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong expertise in API security and compliance within regulated environments.
- Proven experience with hybrid deployment models, worker sizing, and vCore optimization.
- Experience with event‑driven architectures and streaming platforms (Kafka or similar).
- Hands‑on experience with observability and monitoring tools (ELK, AppDynamics, Grafana).
- Experience with NoSQL and relational databases.
- Strong Agile and DevSecOps experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Hands‑on coding, troubleshooting, and vendor collaboration experience (e.g., FIS, EPP).
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder communication skills.
- MuleSoft certifications preferred (Developer, Integration Architect, Platform Architect).
Pay Transparency
The annual salary range for this role is $120,500 – $145,000 USD, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.
This position is also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, and retirement plans.
Benefits
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term / Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.