MuleSoft – Technical Architect – Global Salesforce

at Slalom
Published May 20, 2023
Location Chicago, IL
Category Default  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In eight countries and 45 markets, we deeply understand our customers-and their customers-to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 13,000+ strong team helps people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We're honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For seven years running. Learn more at slalom.com.

In our Salesforce business, we help our clients bring the most impactful customer experiences to life and we do that in a way that makes our clients the hero of their transformation story. We are passionate about and dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team, recognizing that diverse team members are celebrated for bringing their authentic selves to work and are empowered to build solutions that reach more diverse populations in innovative and impactful ways. Our team is comprised of customer strategy experts, Salesforce-certified experts across all Salesforce capabilities, industry experts, organizational and cultural change consultants, and project delivery leaders. As the 3rd largest Salesforce partner globally and in North America, we are committed to growing and developing our Salesforce talent, offering continued growth opportunities, and exposing our people to meaningful work that aligns to their personal and professional goals.

As a MuleSoft Strategic Partner, we help our clients transform the way they connect their internal systems and interact with their customers. Slalom helps customers complete MuleSoft projects focused on API strategy and implementation, ERP and legacy application integration as well as data integration.

Job Title: MuleSoft Sr. Technical Architect

Who You are:

You are a self-driven individual with a "get it done" attitude and a passion to solve complex business and technology problems. You will integrate data between applications that share common data elements to enable integrated business processes (e.g., integrating Salesforce and an ERP system). MuleSoft Architects are responsible for setting the overall technical direction of solutions implemented with MuleSoft. They have a breadth of technical knowledge and experience, and an in-depth knowledge of MuleSoft (Anypoint Studio, DataWeave, Design Center, API Manager, Exchange, Connectors)

Responsibilities:

* Work with Engineers to scope, design, and build well-designed integration solutions
* Lead or participate in technical design sessions and develop detailed technical solution documentation that is aligned with client business objectives
* Develop, test, and document integration solutions and data migration elements of business applications in the CRM, ERP, and/or HCM domains
* Provide detailed estimates and work breakdown structure for projects and proposals
* Lead the technical direction of MuleSoft API and Integration projects
* Create and own the architecture for MuleSoft API and Integration projects

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent industry experience
* 4+ years prior experience developing solutions on integration platforms, preferably MuleSoft, or the following: Boomi, Informatica, TIBCO, Software AG, CastIron, Jitterbit, or similar products
* Experience with API Management platforms such as MuleSoft, Apigee, Kong or API Connect is a plus
* Experience explaining the benefits of various application integration patterns
* Ability to program in Java, JavaScript, C#, .NET, SQL
* Familiarity with cloud-based and on-premise enterprise applications such as: NetSuite, SAP, Oracle ERP, Salesforce, Dynamics AX/CRM, Workday, etc.
* Experience setting up CI/CD Pipeline
* Experience with API Testing methodologies
* Experience with API-Led 3-tier architectures
* Understanding of Webservices standards and technologies such as: WS*, JSON, REST, GraphQL etc.
* Understanding of Security standards and mechanisms such as OAuth, OpenID Connect, JWT, Basic Authentication and LDAP
* Understanding of structured and/or unstructured databases and data models like MS SQL, My SQL, Postgress, Mongo DB, Hadoop, etc.
* Experience in delivering real-time, event-driven, and batch integration solutions
* Background in API design, application architecture, design, and object modeling
* Strong understanding of cloud computing and micro-services architectures
* Strong problem-solving and software triage skills with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment
* Demonstrated skills in helping negotiate priorities and resolving conflicts among project stakeholders (such as customers, product management, and engineering)
* Knowledge of QA processes and test-driven development
* Familiarity with agile software delivery methodologies such as Scrum
* Experience defining API policies or API monetization strategies is a plus
* A background in large integration projects with large and multi-sourced data sets is a definite asset

Compensation and Benefits

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include?meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer additional benefits such as a yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being related expenses as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.

Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.