MuleSoft Architect & Developer

Role overview

The Data Services & Analytics practice at Attain Partners is adding a MuleSoft Architect & Developer who can carry an integration from design through deployment on the Anypoint Platform. Client work centres on higher education institutions and Salesforce-heavy environments, so the role pairs MuleSoft architecture with substantial Salesforce integration and configuration depth.

This is a hands-on, self-directed position. You will design the integration approach, build the Mule applications, debug difficult technical issues and move around inside Salesforce Setup yourself rather than handing that off. Attain is firm that an active MuleSoft certification is non-negotiable, and prior work with universities is a strong plus.

What you will do

• Architect, design, build and deploy enterprise integrations on the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform for Attain's clients.
• Develop REST and SOAP APIs along with batch and real-time integration flows.
• Integrate Salesforce using the MuleSoft Salesforce Connector and the Salesforce REST, SOAP and Bulk APIs.
• Work directly in Salesforce configuration, covering Setup, object and field models, relationships, connected apps, permission sets and API settings, to support delivery end to end.
• Apply API-led connectivity, sound authentication (including OAuth 2.0) and robust error-handling frameworks across integrations.
• Write the technical specs, integration mapping documents, API docs and solution architecture diagrams for each engagement.
• Independently test, troubleshoot and resolve complex integration problems through to production.
• Lead technical discovery sessions and architecture design discussions with clients, and collaborate with Salesforce admins, developers and business stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and contribute to sales and business development efforts.

What the employer is looking for

• At least one current MuleSoft certification is mandatory (for example Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Developer, or the Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Integration Architect credential).
• 7+ years in enterprise integration, software engineering or solution architecture.
• 4+ years building and delivering MuleSoft integrations hands-on.
• 3+ years integrating Salesforce, including direct experience with Salesforce administration and configuration.
• Deep practical skill across the Anypoint toolset: Studio, DataWeave, API Manager, CloudHub and the connector library.
• Proven delivery of REST APIs, SOAP APIs, batch jobs and real-time integrations.
• Solid grasp of API-led connectivity and integration architecture, plus authentication including OAuth 2.0 and error-handling patterns.
• Ability to own the full cycle of a MuleSoft integration, from architecture to build, test, troubleshooting and deployment, without close supervision.
• Confident communicator with clients and a strong problem-solver; willing to travel occasionally as client needs dictate.

Good to have

• Higher education background, particularly with universities, Advancement organisations and Student Information Systems.
• Integration experience with Salesforce Education Cloud, Nonprofit Cloud or Advancement solutions.
• Knowledge of campus systems, for example Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, Workday, Slate or Anthology.
• Reusable integration frameworks built on MuleSoft's API-led architecture, plus grounding in migrating data, mapping sources to targets, data quality and enterprise-level data architecture.
• Delivery automation experience (CI/CD, Git, automated tests, scripted deployments) and familiarity with event-driven designs, message queues and async processing.
• Previous consulting or professional services work supporting several enterprise clients at once.

Benefits and compensation

• Medical, dental and vision plans, HSA/FSA options, life and disability cover, fertility and family-planning support, and employee assistance and discount schemes, available from day one.
• 11 paid federal holidays plus flexible unlimited time off.
• 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
• Defined career tracks offering advancement, mobility and flexibility.
• Base salary of $150,000 to $180,000 depending on experience, education and skills, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

About Attain Partners

Attain Partners is a consulting firm that works across strategy and technology for clients in education, nonprofits, healthcare and state or local government. The firm describes itself as people-first, backing that with career-growth support, a strong benefits package, flexible working and an inclusive culture. Its seven core values, known as The Attain Way, shape how its teams operate.