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Role : MuleSoft Technical Architect (Mule Java)
Location : Princeton, NJ
Type : Contract
MuleSoft Technical Architect (Mule Java) (12-15 Years)
� Seasoned MuleSoft Technical Architect with strong expertise in designing and delivering API led integration architectures using Mule 4 and the Anypoint Platform
� Experience in Mule Migration with Java 8 to 17 and led the project.
� Strong Java engineering background with hands-on migration experience from Java 8 to 11/17 (language, libraries, module system, JVM flags).
� Proficiency with Anypoint Platform (Studio, Runtime Manager/CloudHub, API Manager, Exchange), DataWeave 2.x, Mule SDK, and common connectors (HTTP, DB, JMS, Salesforce, AWS, SAP, etc.)
� Refactor custom Java modules used by Mule flows (e.g., custom processors, SDK-based connectors) to ensure Java 17 compatibility.
� Deep Git/Maven expertise; experience upgrading plugins, BOMs, and build pipelines; solid understanding of dependency mediation and shading.
� Solid Core Java/Java with hands-on experience building Mule custom connectors, policies, and reusable frameworks using Java.
� Skilled in defining Experience, Process, and System APIs, canonical data models, integration patterns (sync/async), and scalable, secure architectures.
� Proficient in RAML/OAS/Swagger 2.0 design, DataWeave transformations, API governance, reusability strategies, and establishing platform standards.
� Experienced in CloudHub/CloudHub 2.0, On-Prem, and Runtime Fabric deployments with strong understanding of VPC/VPN networking, security, and environment management.
� Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, MUnits, and DevOps best practices using Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab.
� Deep knowledge of API security (OAuth2, JWT, mTLS), token propagation, rate limiting, and zero-trust patterns.
� Collaborates closely with client architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams; experienced in leading technical discussions, workshops, and guiding developers.
Mandatory Skills
MULE ENTERPRISE SERVICE BUS,CloudHub Mule,CI/CD Pipelines
Tekshapers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.