Information Systems Advisor - MuleSoft Architect

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias
Job Title: Mule Soft Architect–Information Systems Advisor I
Division: Systems & Programming
Union: IFT
Location: 501 S Second St, Springfield, IL - Sangamon County
Salary: Range $6,433 to $11,967 monthly - commensurate with experience
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Attention: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the Office of the Secretary of State will not complete certification and/or sponsorship requests.

Provides technical leadership on Mule Soft implementation projects. This person is primarily responsible for evaluating technical and functional requirements and for developing a sound architectural blueprint in line with business goals. As an experienced practitioner, the Solution Architect will advise on best practices for on‑premise/cloud/hybrid integration and API management. This person will be an influencer and thought leader and will also possess the in‑depth technical expertise and credibility to provide detailed guidance to the implementation team.

The Solution Architect will perform hands‑on activities as required to ensure project success.

• Platform Administration – provides operational support for production incident response; manages Plane Administration (Access, Teams, Business Groups, Connected App, Monitoring, RTF Upgrades); handles License renewal and Certificate management.
• Conduct requirement‑gathering workshops and lead the solution design process.
• Articulate recommendations through compelling presentations and architectural blueprint documents to a variety of audiences, including business management and experienced IT architects.
• Translate functional and non‑functional requirements into well‑documented integration interfaces and implementation design.
• Design reusable assets, components, standards, frameworks, and processes to support and facilitate API and integration projects.
• Select the best Mule components and patterns for integration solution designs.
• Lead technical teams through complex, multi‑phased delivery projects and provide hands‑on delivery guidance.
• Create and influence proper standards for development, governance, and operational lifecycle.
• Mentor and train the internal team on design and architecture best practices and API sizing.
• Advise on effective use of the automation capabilities of Anypoint Platform for Dev Ops, CI/CD, and testing.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• Completion of two years of college coursework in the computer science field and four years of experience with technical systems, programming, and/or IT project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

• 5+ years of demonstrated expertise designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise‑grade technical solutions using Mule Soft to meet complex business requirements.
• 3+ years of experience developing technical solutions for on‑premise and SaaS applications using JEE and/or JSE frameworks.
• Experience designing, developing, and operating highly‑available, scalable, and fault‑tolerant systems with a solid understanding of design patterns.
• Experience with XML, JMS, WS, SOA integration, API Management technologies, and standards.
• Experience designing public and private enterprise secure services using RAML and REST‑based APIs.
• Experience using Java IDEs (Eclipse, Intelli
  
  J, Net Beans).
• Experience using Maven.
• Experience profiling Java applications, including threading issues and examining thread dumps.
• Integration product support experience with vendors such as IBM, BEA, Oracle, Tibco, etc.
• Mule Soft
  
  Certifications:
  
  Mule Soft Certified Developer (MCD), Mule Soft Certified Integration Architect (MCIA), Mule Soft Certified Platform Architect (MCPA).
• Bachelor’s degree in CS or equivalent industry experience.

• Apply online at  You may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312‑793‑5515) or Springfield (217‑782‑4783).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non‑job‑related medical condition or disability.