Senior Data Integration Developer Jobs in Chicago, IL

The University of Chicago is seeking a highly skilled Senior MuleSoft Integration Developer, to join its Information Technology Services (ITS) team. Reporting to the Integration Services Manager, the Senior MuleSoft Integration Developer designs, develops, and maintains complex MuleSoft integrations supporting business, academic, research, and administrative processes at the University of Chicago. This position serves as the technical lead for integration projects, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and helps set the direction for campus integration architecture and strategy. The Senior MuleSoft Integration Developer ensures integration solutions are robust, secure, and scalable, and advances digital transformation initiatives across campus units.

• Develops integration solutions to meet the requirements using components of the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.
• Leads the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of MuleSoft applications and APIs for data and process integration between Oracle Fusion ERP modules and third-party cloud and on-premises systems.
• Coordinates requirements gathering and solution design sessions with stakeholders, business analysts, and technical teams.
• Develops and maintains integration architecture documentation, mapping specifications, API portfolios, workflow orchestrations, and error handling procedures.
• Ensures MuleSoft solutions adhere to University security, data governance, and compliance standards.
• Troubleshoots integration issues, optimizes performance, and provides production support for critical systems.
• Mentors and provides technical leadership to other integration developers and junior team members.
• Participates in code reviews, system upgrades, and change management for the integration platform.
• Collaborates in project planning, timeline estimation, and resource allocation for integration initiatives.
• Stays current with MuleSoft platform enhancements, integration best practices, and trends in enterprise technology.
• Utilizes thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements to translate business and user needs into system requirement specifications.
• Recommends process improvements in existing applications and revises existing system logic difficulties as necessary. Designs, develops, and implements new applications, systems architecture, network systems, and applications infrastructures.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Education: Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, business, or a related field. Masters degree in information technology, computer science, business, or a related field.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience with development, implementation, support, and maintenance of a vendor-supported system. A minimum of 5 years as a MuleSoft developer supporting production systems troubleshooting within the Mule Runtime, Platform API, and Gateway tools. A minimum of 3 years of experience with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). Hands-on experience developing Integrations between Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and other applications. Supporting production systems in a complex enterprise environment. Background in higher education or nonprofit environments is a plus.

Certifications: MuleSoft Certified Developer Level 1 certification.

Technical Skills or Knowledge: Functional knowledge of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP is a plus. Hands-on experience integrating major enterprise SaaS platforms such as Oracle, Salesforce, Workday, SAP, etc. Hands-on experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) with hybrid integration models. Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing for integration projects. Knowledge of REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, OAuth, JWT, SAML, and API security standards.

• Strong analytical skills used to translate information and requirements into documentation and solution design.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Manage competing priorities and multiple integrations projects simultaneously to deliver complex solutions on time and within budget.
• Strong critical thinking, and creative problem-solving.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with IT and cross-departmental team members.
• Deep commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and change management.

• Hybrid, onsite and remote as dictated by business needs.

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References Contact Information (3)(required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Information Technology

Individual Contributor

37.5

$135,000.00 - $145,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

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