MuleSoft Integration Lead

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Mule Soft Integration Lead to drive enterprise integration initiatives and lead the design, development, and deployment of API-led connectivity solutions. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and strategic vision to ensure seamless integration across business systems.

• Define reusable integration patterns and API specifications (RAML/OpenAPI)
• Build and manage APIs and microservices using Mule Soft (Mule 4.x, Data Weave)
• Integrate cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Salesforce, SAP) and third-party systems
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Establish API governance, lifecycle management, and analytics
• Implement security protocols (OAuth2, JWT, SAML, SSL/TLS)
• Drive API monetization and consumption strategies
• Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and Dev Ops teams
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure minimal downtime
• Continuously improve performance, scalability, and maintainability

• Strong expertise in Mule Soft Anypoint Platform, including integration development, API led connectivity, and application network design.
• Hands on experience with Mule Soft platform administration, performance tuning, and security best practices.
• Proven ability to design and architect scalable integration solutions using modern design patterns and architectural principles.
• Deep understanding of integration needs within industrial manufacturing or similar complex enterprise environments.
• Strong skills in requirements gathering, solution structuring, and estimation/resource planning for integration projects.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including team management, cross functional collaboration, and driving execution excellence.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Relevant Mule Soft certifications, such as Mule Soft Certified Integration Architect and Mule Soft Certified Platform Architect.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid
position requiring 4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Plano, TX
. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The annual salary for this position is between $83,000 - $152,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.