MuleSoft Developer / Lead

VAT Talent; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist technology recruitment firm is seeking an experienced MuleSoft Developer / Lead in Australia to design and support scalable integration solutions. This hands-on role involves developing APIs, leading integration best practices, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong MuleSoft experience and a proven track record in building REST/SOAP APIs. Join a growing digital platforms team with potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with MuleSoft at Developer or Lead level.
• Proven experience building REST/SOAP APIs and enterprise integrations.
• Solid experience with DataWeave, connectors, and message transformations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop APIs and integrations using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.
• Lead and contribute to API-led connectivity and reusable integration patterns.
• Translate business and technical requirements into integration solutions.
• Troubleshoot performance and integration issues.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, QA, and business stakeholders.
• Support CI/CD, testing, and release processes.
• Contribute to technical documentation and governance standards.

Skills

MuleSoft

REST/SOAP APIs

DataWeave

Integration architecture

Agile delivery

Tools

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

CI/CD

API Testing Tools

Job description

1 Year Fixed Term — Potential to Convert to Permanent for the Right Candidate

VAT Talent is hiring on behalf of a client for an experienced MuleSoft Developer / Lead to join a growing integration and digital platforms team. This is a hands‑on role suited for someone who enjoys building scalable integration solutions and leading best‑practice API delivery.

Role Overview

You will design, build, and support MuleSoft integrations and APIs across enterprise systems, while also providing technical leadership and guidance on integration architecture and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop APIs and integrations using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
• Lead and contribute to API‑led connectivity and reusable integration patterns
• Translate business and technical requirements into integration solutions
• Troubleshoot performance and integration issues
• Collaborate with architects, developers, QA, and business stakeholders
• Support CI/CD, testing, and release processes
• Contribute to technical documentation and governance standards

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands‑on experience with MuleSoft (Developer or Lead level)
• Proven experience building REST/SOAP APIs and enterprise integrations
• Solid experience with DataWeave, connectors, and message transformations
• Good understanding of integration architecture and API design patterns
• Experience working in Agile delivery environmentsLeadership or mentoring experience is a plus

About VAT Talent

VAT Talent is a specialist technology recruitment firm focused on niche, consultative hiring and long‑term client–candidate partnerships.

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