Federal Mulesoft Solution Architect

Thunder, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits with Sequoia

Ownership & Impact

Level Up Your Career

Work from anywhere (well, almost )

People-First Flexibility

Job summary

Thunder, Inc. is seeking a MuleSoft Solution Architect to join our Federal team. This remote-first role focuses on API-led connectivity, integration architecture, and delivery ownership for production-ready use cases.

The ideal candidate will lead architecture design, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional delivery across ERP, SaaS, and legacy systems, with client-facing engagement and potential on-site visits to Thunder offices in the DC area.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in integration architecture and platform design.
• 3+ years hands-on MuleSoft Anypoint Platform experience.
• Strong API-led connectivity and microservices knowledge.
• Experience with ERP, CRM, SaaS, or legacy systems.
• Client-facing delivery leadership and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end architecture for agent-enabled workflows.
• Design API-led architectures (System, Process, Experience).
• Lead production-first delivery and stakeholder alignment.
• Drive backlog prioritization and delivery execution.
• Collaborate with Salesforce, MuleSoft, and Data Foundation stakeholders.
• Establish governance, DevOps readiness, and expansion roadmap.

Skills

Integration architecture

Platform design

Client-facing delivery

Communication skills

Tools

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

Salesforce Data Cloud

Informatica

Job description

MuleSoft Solution Architect - Federal Delivery

Location:

Remote (US-based). While this is a primarily remote role, possible in-person expectations include occasional visits with customers and to Thunder offices in Northern Virginia/DC.

Employment Type:

This is a contingent role based upon a successful bid award.

Summary:

We are seeking a MuleSoft Solution Architect to join our Federal team. This role combines solution architecture, integration leadership, and delivery ownership. This individual will act as the project leader, responsible for aligning business outcomes, defining architecture, and ensuring successful delivery of a production-ready use case within an agreed-upon timeframe.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in API-led connectivity, enterprise integration architecture, and platform design, along with the ability to drive delivery outcomes in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Responsibilities:

Architecture & Solution Leadership

• Define end-to-end architecture for agent-enabled workflows, integrating MuleSoft, Application, Data, and AI platforms
• Design API-led architectures (System, Process, Experience APIs) aligned to business use cases
• Establish patterns for MCP-based API exposure for AI agents
• Define patterns for agent-to-agent (A2A) interaction and coordination, enabling agents to collaborate and invoke enterprise capabilities through MuleSoft APIs
• Define integration strategy across ERP, SaaS, and legacy systems

Project Delivery

• Lead execution of a production-first use case, ensuring delivery within defined timeline
• Align stakeholders on business outcomes, success criteria, and scope boundaries
• Drive architecture, backlog prioritization, and delivery execution
• Ensure delivery of:
  • Production-ready workflows
  • Real system integrations
  • Measurable business outcomes

Data & AI Integration

• Collaborate on establishing data contexts (MDM, governance, contextual data)
• Integrate Data, Data Cloud and/or Informatica into solution architecture
• Define how AI agents interact with enterprise systems via APIs
• Ensure proper use of LLM gateway patterns and token monitoring considerations

Delivery Leadership & Governance

• Act as primary point of accountability for delivery success (architecture + execution)
• Provide lightweight project management oversight (timeline, risks, dependencies)
• Lead workshops, demos, and stakeholder alignment sessions
• Establish governance, DevOps readiness, and expansion roadmap

Client & Partner Engagement

• Partner with Salesforce, MuleSoft, and Data Foundation stakeholders
• Support pre-sales and solutioning on new opportunities
• Translate technical architecture into clear business value narratives

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in integration architecture and platform design
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
• Strong understanding of API-led connectivity and microservices architecture
• Experience integrating enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, SaaS, legacy)
• Strong ownership mindset (end-to-end accountability), with experience leading client-facing delivery engagements
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, outcome-driven delivery models, balancing architecture with speed
• Outcome-oriented (not feature-oriented) and comfortable with ambiguity and rapid delivery cycles
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders

Preferred:

• Experience with Salesforce Data Cloud and/or Informatica (MDM, governance)
• Exposure to AI/agent architectures, including:
  • API exposure for AI tools (MCP concepts)
  • Agent orchestration patterns
  • Experience with event-driven architecture and real-time integrations
  • Familiarity with LLM integration patterns and observability (token usage, monitoring)

Why Thunder? Because You Deserve More Than Just a Job.

• A Culture of Builders - We’re a remote-first, global team of curious, collaborative problem-solvers. You’ll have the opportunity to refine processes, solve challenges, and help shape the future of Salesforce and Amazon consulting. If you’re excited to build, innovate, and grow, you’ll fit right in.
• Forge Your Own Path - At Thunder, you’re not just filling a role—you’re shaping it. Whether it’s jumping into presales, refining our methodology, or building something entirely new, the opportunity to innovate is yours to take.

Perks In Store for You:

• Comprehensive Benefits with Sequoia - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employer-Paid Life/Disability Insurance to keep you and your loved ones covered.
• Ownership & Impact - Stock options in a fast-moving, high-growth company. Every employee plays a part in what we’re building. Come make your mark!
• Level Up Your Career - Real opportunities to grow your Salesforce and Amazon expertise through mentorship, certifications, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology.
• Work from anywhere (well, almost ) - Enjoy the freedom of remote work, flexible PTO (with a 2-week minimum!), and generous leave policies - because the best work happens where you’re happiest.
• People-First Flexibility - We’re always listening, evolving, and adapting. Your feedback helps shape our policies, ensuring you can thrive - professionally and personally.

U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.