MuleSoft Application Architect (MuleSoft / Apache Camel / RabbitMQ)

Initial Duration: 16/06/2025 to 31/12/2025
IR35: Inside

Job Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Application / Integration Architect with strong expertise in MuleSoft, Apache Camel, and RabbitMQ to lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade integration solutions. The ideal candidate will have a solid grasp of event-driven architecture, enterprise integration patterns, and secure, scalable message-driven solutions, coupled with hands-on experience in DevOps and CI/CD.

Key Responsibilities:
Architecture & Design
* Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance integration solutions using MuleSoft, Camel, and RabbitMQ.
* Define reusable patterns and integration frameworks based on EIP (Enterprise Integration Patterns).
* Lead API and messaging solution designs adhering to RESTful/SOAP standards and AMQP best practices.
* Design and implement event-driven architectures, pub-sub models, and asynchronous message flows. Development & Implementation.
* Build and maintain Mule flows, subflows, and message processors using Anypoint Studio and Platform.
* Design complex DataWeave transformations and data enrichment pipelines.
* Configure and manage RabbitMQ clusters, exchanges, queues, bindings, and vhosts.
* Develop Apache Camel routes and leverage EIPs like WireTap, Enricher, Splitter/Aggregator, and Dead Letter Channel.
* Implement robust batch and transaction management strategies across integration layers. DevOps & Deployment
* Own end-to-end integration deployment lifecycle using CI/CD pipelines, version control, and infrastructure automation.
* Support containerization, scaling, and HA setups using tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
* Ensure backup, recovery, and message durability across RabbitMQ and integration components. Governance & Security.
* Apply secure integration practices including OAuth2, JWT, TLS, message encryption, and API security policies.
* Monitor and audit message flows, failures, retries, and implement error-handling strategies like requeuing and dead-letter queues.

Required Skills & Experience:
* MuleSoft
* Proficiency with Mule 4, Anypoint Platform, Runtime Manager, and Exchange.
* Strong experience with MuleSoft API design, message processors, DataWeave scripting, and integration flows.
* Knowledge of API policies, error handling, and transaction scopes. Apache Camel
* In-depth experience with Camel routes, processors, components, and integration with external systems.
* Expertise in EIPs and transformations using Java/DSL/XML-based configurations. RabbitMQ
* Solid understanding of AMQP protocols, exchanges (direct, topic, fanout), queues, bindings, and acknowledgments.
* Experience with mirrored queues, cluster setup, backup and disaster recovery.
* Error handling, retries, and dead-letter exchange implementation. DevOps / CI-CD
* Experience with Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI for pipeline creation and deployment.
* Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and deployment orchestration.

General
* Strong grasp of integration security practices, including encryption, authentication, and access control.
* Solid understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and cloud-native deployments.

Preferred Qualifications:
* MuleSoft Certified Developer / Architect.
* Experience with Kafka, ActiveMQ, or other message brokers.
* Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, or other IAC tools.
* Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

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