Mulesoft Technical Lead
Posted 4 days ago by 1752294876
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The Mulesoft Technical Lead role involves leading the design and implementation of complex integration solutions using the Mulesoft Anypoint Platform, particularly within the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The position requires extensive experience in Mulesoft development, API design, and healthcare data standards, along with the ability to mentor a team and communicate effectively with various stakeholders. The role can be performed remotely, with a preference for candidates located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The position is classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the technical design, architecture, and implementation of complex integration solutions using Mulesoft Anypoint Platform, ensuring alignment with enterprise architectural standards and healthcare compliance requirements.
- Define and enforce best practices for Mulesoft development, API design (RAML/OAS), security, performance, and error handling.
- Conduct technical reviews of Mulesoft code and designs to ensure quality, scalability, maintainability, and adherence to security policies.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of Mulesoft developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Translate complex business requirements from healthcare stakeholders into detailed technical specifications for Mulesoft integrations.
- Design, develop, and deploy Mulesoft APIs and integrations to connect various healthcare systems (e.g., EHR/EMR, LIS, RIS, billing systems, patient portals, third-party services).
- Implement API-led connectivity principles, creating reusable assets (System, Process, Experience APIs) within the Anypoint Exchange.
- Configure and manage Mulesoft environments, including CloudHub, Runtime Fabric, or on-premise deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools.
- Apply in-depth knowledge of healthcare data standards (e.g., HL7 v2.x, FHIR R4+, X12), clinical workflows, and administrative processes.
- Ensure all integration solutions adhere to healthcare data privacy and security regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH, PHI handling).
- Experience with common healthcare integration patterns and challenges.
- Work closely with Solution Architects, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and various healthcare business units to understand integration needs and deliver effective solutions.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Act as a subject matter expert for Mulesoft integration within the organization.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Mulesoft applications and APIs for performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Implement robust error handling, logging, and alerting mechanisms for integration flows.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in enterprise integration, with at least 4 years specifically focused on the Mulesoft Anypoint Platform.
- Minimum of 3+ years of direct experience implementing integration solutions within the healthcare industry (e.g., hospitals, clinics, payers, life sciences, healthcare IT vendors).
- Deep expertise in Mulesoft Anypoint Platform components - Anypoint Studio, API Manager, Runtime Manager, Exchange, Design Center, Access Management.
- Proven experience with API design (RAML/OAS), development, and governance.
- Strong proficiency in Mulesoft connectors (e.g., HTTP, Database, JMS, Salesforce, SAP, FHIR, HL7), DataWeave, and MUnit.
- Extensive experience with healthcare data standards and protocols: HL7 (v2.x, v3), FHIR (R4+), X12, DICOM, CCDA.
- Solid understanding of healthcare regulatory compliance and security best practices (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH, PHI encryption and de-identification).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for Mulesoft deployments.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and mentor a technical team.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Remote contract role but someone in the vicinity of Pittsburgh preferred
Healthcare/Lifesciences/Pharma industry experience is highly desired.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical design, architecture, and implementation of complex integration solutions using Mulesoft Anypoint Platform, ensuring alignment with enterprise architectural standards and healthcare compliance requirements.
- Define and enforce best practices for Mulesoft development, API design (RAML/OAS), security, performance, and error handling.
- Conduct technical reviews of Mulesoft code and designs to ensure quality, scalability, maintainability, and adherence to security policies.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of Mulesoft developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Translate complex business requirements from healthcare stakeholders into detailed technical specifications for Mulesoft integrations.
- Design, develop, and deploy Mulesoft APIs and integrations to connect various healthcare systems (e.g., EHR/EMR, LIS, RIS, billing systems, patient portals, third-party services).
- Implement API-led connectivity principles, creating reusable assets (System, Process, Experience APIs) within the Anypoint Exchange.
- Configure and manage Mulesoft environments, including CloudHub, Runtime Fabric, or on-premise deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools.
- Apply in-depth knowledge of healthcare data standards (e.g., HL7 v2.x, FHIR R4+, X12), clinical workflows, and administrative processes.
- Ensure all integration solutions adhere to healthcare data privacy and security regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH, PHI handling).
- Experience with common healthcare integration patterns and challenges.
- Work closely with Solution Architects, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and various healthcare business units to understand integration needs and deliver effective solutions.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Act as a subject matter expert for Mulesoft integration within the organization.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Mulesoft applications and APIs for performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Implement robust error handling, logging, and alerting mechanisms for integration flows.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in enterprise integration, with at least 4 years specifically focused on the Mulesoft Anypoint Platform.
- Minimum of 3+ years of direct experience implementing integration solutions within the healthcare industry (e.g., hospitals, clinics, payers, life sciences, healthcare IT vendors).
- Deep expertise in Mulesoft Anypoint Platform components - Anypoint Studio, API Manager, Runtime Manager, Exchange, Design Center, Access Management.
- Proven experience with API design (RAML/OAS), development, and governance.
- Strong proficiency in Mulesoft connectors (e.g., HTTP, Database, JMS, Salesforce, SAP, FHIR, HL7), DataWeave, and MUnit.
- Extensive experience with healthcare data standards and protocols: HL7 (v2.x, v3), FHIR (R4+), X12, DICOM, CCDA.
- Solid understanding of healthcare regulatory compliance and security best practices (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH, PHI encryption and de-identification).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for Mulesoft deployments.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and mentor a technical team.
Mulesoft Certifications (highly preferred):
- MuleSoft Certified Developer Level 1
- MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect Level 1
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Experience with other integration technologies or enterprise service bus (ESB) platforms.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of microservices architecture and event-driven architectures.
- Experience with API security best practices (OAuth, JWT, API Keys).
- Certifications in healthcare IT (e.g., Epic, Cerner, or other EHR systems).