Senior MuleSoft Engineer

Core4ce is hiring a Senior MuleSoft Engineer to design, develop, and implement integration solutions for the Defense Health Agency. The role focuses on API and integration development, container and infrastructure operations, deployment automation, security, and collaboration across technical and business teams.

Responsibilities:

• MuleSoft Integration Development: Design and develop APIs, integrations, and services using MuleSoft Anypoint Studio and related technologies
• API Lifecycle & Best Practices: Create, publish, and maintain reusable APIs using MuleSoft best practices
• Kubernetes & Container Operations: Deploy, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain containerized applications within Kubernetes environments to ensure high availability and stability
• On-Premises & Linux Management: Manage on-premises infrastructure deployments and leverage deep Linux operation system knowledge for system administration, performance tuning, shell scripting, and troubleshooting workloads
• CI/CD & Deployment Pipelines: Build, optimize, and manage automated CI/CD pipeline deployments for seamless code delivery from development through staging to production
• PCE Application Ownership: Take charge of deploying and updating the PCE application. (Note: If you haven't worked with PCE directly before, we provide the documentation, runway, and peer support to help you learn and execute the process successfully, just as previous team members have done!)
• Troubleshooting & Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and technical issues across hybrid (cloud and on-prem) MuleSoft and containerized integrations
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts, architects, Salesforce engineers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
• Documentation & Compliance: Develop white papers, security/compliance documents, and maintain comprehensive documentation of integration processes, configurations, and APIs
• Security Implementation: Implement security best practices, including API security, OAuth, data encryption, and Zero Trust principles
• Continuous Growth: Stay up to date with MuleSoft updates, emerging integration trends, and best practices. (This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.)

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform or similar API-led integration platform designed to connect SaaS, on-premises, and cloud applications, data, and devices
• Strong proficiency in MuleSoft Anypoint Studio, API Manager, and Runtime Manager, along with connectors, RAML, DataWeave, and flow design
• Proven hands-on experience with Kubernetes, containerized application management, and on-premises deployments
• Strong operational background in Linux environments (command-line tooling, troubleshooting, and shell scripting)
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and modern release automation processes, including CI/CD pipeline deployments
• otherwise, a solid technical foundation and a proven desire/willingness to learn and execute the process are absolute requirements
• Proficient in Zero Trust principles and architectures; proficient in Java, XML, JSON, and RESTful API design principles
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and verbal/written communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
• Proficiency in automation and scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) and familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and middleware concepts
• Experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) and/or Federal customers is a plus
• Prior experience deploying and updating the PCE application is a strong plus
• MuleSoft Certified Developer or Architect (preferred)
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Knowledge of other integration platforms or tools is a plus