Remote Mulesoft Developer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking a strong, hands-on MuleSoft Developer to support enterprise API and integration delivery. This role is best suited for a developer with recent, practical experience building and supporting MuleSoft integrations with limited day-to-day design oversight. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently in the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, delivering high-quality APIs and integrations, and partnering with architects, analysts, and delivery teams to implement scalable, secure, and supportable solutions.

Work Model

The remaining opening for this role can be fully remote.

Key Responsibilities

•           Design, develop, configure, test, debug, and document APIs and integrations using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.

•           Build and maintain MuleSoft solutions using Anypoint Studio, API Manager, Runtime Manager, and related platform capabilities.

•           Develop REST and SOAP integrations, implement reusable APIs, and apply API-led connectivity principles where appropriate.

•           Create and maintain API specifications and data mappings using RAML/OpenAPI, DataWeave, JSON, XML, and related integration standards.

•           Deploy and support Mule applications in production and non-production environments, including CloudHub and other supported runtime models as applicable.

•           Implement automated build and deployment practices using GitLab and CI/CD pipelines.

•           Perform unit testing and integration testing, including MUnit where appropriate, and support defect resolution through release cycles.

•           Troubleshoot integration issues, optimize performance, and improve reliability, recovery, failover, logging, and alerting.

•           Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review requirements, provide technical feedback, and contribute to design and code reviews.

•           Develop and maintain technical, operational, and system-level documentation for integrations and APIs.

•           Implement security best practices for APIs and integrations, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure coding standards.

•           Support file-based and database-based integrations, including scripting or configuration for file movement, scheduling, and downstream processing where needed.

Required Qualifications

•           7+ years of experience in software development, systems integration, or middleware delivery in medium to large enterprise environments.

•           Recent hands-on experience developing with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform in a delivery-focused role.

•           Strong experience designing, developing, and supporting MuleSoft APIs and integrations for enterprise systems.

•           Experience with Mule 4, Anypoint Studio, API Manager, Runtime Manager, and deployment pipelines.

•           Strong knowledge of REST, SOAP, HTTP, API security, and integration patterns.

•           Proficiency with DataWeave and data transformation across JSON, XML, flat files, and related formats.

•           Experience with Git-based source control and CI/CD automation using tools such as GitLab.

•           4+ years of SQL experience, including developing, modifying, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex queries and stored procedures.

•           Strong understanding of relational and dimensional data modeling, data mapping, and integration design.

•           Ability to build resilient integrations with robust error handling, monitoring, logging, and recovery mechanisms.

•           Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.

•           Preferred Qualifications

•           Experience deploying MuleSoft applications to CloudHub.

•           Background in Java, J2EE, JDBC, SQL, PL/SQL, and enterprise integration technologies.

•           Experience integrating with databases, file platforms, SaaS applications, and enterprise systems.

•           Experience in banking, insurance, or other regulated industries.

•           MuleSoft certification is a plus.

Delivery Expectations

•           Operate as a productive, low-oversight MuleSoft developer who can take requirements and technical direction and convert them into working integration solutions.

•           Produce clean, supportable, well-documented code that aligns to enterprise standards and secure development practices.

•           Work within the company software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, release support, and documentation.

Compliance and Secure Coding

Roles involving code development must complete secure code training annually. Training should align to established industry guidance such as OWASP Secure Coding Guidelines or equivalent secure development content and support applicable regulatory and control requirements.