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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Integration Developer - **Company:** The Joule - **Location:** Clearwater, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** RESTful API Modeling Language, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Release Automation, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Middleware, Mule, OAuth, Performance Tuning, Queueing Systems, Anypoint Studio, Message Oriented Middleware, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Management of Software Versions, Openapi, Data Logging, Deployment Automation, Enterprise Integration, Apache Kafka, Cloud Integration, Api Design, Restful APIs, Api Management, Mulesoft - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7dfcdd80-4194-4fe7-a342-b15932ddaaa8 ## About the Role * 10+ years of software/integration development experience with strong enterprise project delivery background. * Deep hands-on experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform (Mule runtime, API Manager, Exchange, Runtime Manager). * Must have experience with multiple middleware tools (Mulesoft, Azure Integration Services, Azure Logic Apps etc.) * Proven experience implementing API-Led integration patterns at scale. * Strong practical experience with event-driven integration and asynchronous processing patterns. * Good knowledge of API design principles and standards using RAML and/or OpenAPI. * Solid understanding of API lifecycle management, governance, versioning, and policy enforcement. * Experience developing RESTful APIs and integrating with SOAP/legacy services when required. * Hands-on experience with message queues and integration with Kafka or similar streaming platforms. * Strong understanding of security implementation: OAuth2, JWT, client credentials, mTLS, and API policies. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and environment-based deployment strategies. * Strong debugging, performance tuning, and production support capabilities. * Excellent communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions across teams. ## Description * Design, develop, and deliver scalable integration solutions using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform. * Implement API-Led architectures using System APIs, Process APIs, and Experience APIs. * Build and maintain event-driven integrations using asynchronous messaging and streaming patterns. * Develop reusable integration assets, shared components, and accelerator frameworks for delivery teams. * Lead API implementation best practices including naming standards, versioning, error handling, and security. * Drive API lifecycle management across design, development, testing, deployment, publishing, monitoring, and deprecation. * Collaborate with architects and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions. * Create RAML/OpenAPI specifications and ensure conformance between API design and implementation. * Implement observability, logging, alerting, and performance tuning for production integrations. * Guide CI/CD setup and release automation for Mule applications and APIs. * Mentor developers through code reviews, design walkthroughs, and development standards. * Troubleshoot complex integration issues and ensure high-quality, resilient production operations. ## Related Videos - [For the REST of us: API First and Conway’s Law](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1932-for-the-rest-of-us-api-first-and-conway-s-law) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [API = Some REST and HTTP, right? 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