IBM Solutions Architect

Ness Digital Engineering; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ness Digital Engineering is seeking a seasoned MuleSoft Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of complex integration solutions across enterprise systems, with deep experience in healthcare or large-scale environments. You will provide technical leadership, guide development teams, and ensure solution integrity from design through implementation.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to enable scalable, secure, and efficient data exchange using MuleSoft Anypoint

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead integration design and architecture in complex environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of data exchange standards such as HL7, FHIR, DICOM, and JSON/XML.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Agile delivery experience and comfort working independently or collaboratively.
• Commitment to maintaining secure, high-quality, and reusable integration assets.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex MuleSoft solutions including APIs, integrations, and data migrations.
• Lead end-to-end architecture, ensuring best practices in scalability, security, and performance.
• Guide and mentor developers, analysts, and architects on MuleSoft best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather integration requirements and define architecture strategies.
• Implement MuleSoft Run-Time Fabric (RTF) for hybrid deployments and real-time data needs.
• Develop reusable and modular assets leveraging MuleSoft Exchange.
• Ensure secure and governed API gateway implementations with custom policies.
• Lead CI/CD pipeline development for MuleSoft projects with tools like Git, SAST, etc.
• Oversee architecture reviews, enforce governance standards, and support production issue resolution.
• Utilize DataWeave for data transformation across formats (HL7, FHIR, JSON, XML, etc).
• Work on interoperability with systems like HIS, EMR, PACS, and LIS in healthcare use cases (preferred).
• Drive test automation using MUnit and build custom connectors with MuleSoft Connector DevKit.

Skills

MuleSoft Anypoint

API design RAML/OAS

DataWeave

MUnit testing

CI/CD (Git/GitHub)

Healthcare standards HL7/FHIR

Hybrid/On-prem deployment

Custom connectors

MuleSoft Exchange/API Gateway

Leadership & mentoring

Job description

Life at Ness

At Ness, people come first. Here, you'll be part of a vibrant team that values curiosity, innovation, and growth. We work with industry-leading clients on projects that truly make an impact while supporting every team member in carving out their unique career path. With resources for learning, certifications, and hands-on experiences, Ness offers you more than just a job, it's a place where your ideas, ambition, and well-being matter.

The Role

We are seeking a seasoned MuleSoft Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of complex integration solutions across enterprise systems. This role demands deep experience in healthcare or large-scale enterprise environments, with the ability to provide technical leadership, guide development teams, and ensure solution integrity from design through implementation. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to enable scalable, secure, and efficient data exchange using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform and related technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex MuleSoft solutions including APIs, integrations, and data migrations.
• Lead end-to-end architecture, ensuring best practices in scalability, security, and performance.
• Guide and mentor developers, analysts, and architects on MuleSoft best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather integration requirements and define architecture strategies.
• Implement MuleSoft Run-Time Fabric (RTF) for hybrid deployments and real-time data needs.
• Develop reusable and modular assets leveraging MuleSoft Exchange.
• Ensure secure and governed API gateway implementations with custom policies.
• Lead CI/CD pipeline development for MuleSoft projects with tools like Git, SAST, etc.
• Oversee architecture reviews, enforce governance standards, and support production issue resolution.
• Utilize DataWeave for data transformation across formats (HL7, FHIR, JSON, XML, etc).
• Work on interoperability with systems like HIS, EMR, PACS, and LIS in healthcare use cases (preferred).
• Drive test automation using MUnit and build custom connectors with MuleSoft Connector DevKit.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven ability to lead integration design and architecture in complex environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of data exchange standards such as HL7, FHIR, DICOM, and JSON/XML.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Agile delivery experience and comfort working independently or collaboratively.
• Commitment to maintaining secure, high-quality, and reusable integration assets.

Core Skills

• MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
• API Design (RAML, OAS)
• MuleSoft RTF, CI/CD (Git, GitHub Actions, etc)
• DataWeave
• MUnit Testing
• Healthcare Standards: HL7, FHIR, DICOM (preferred)
• Cloud Deployment (Hybrid/On-premise)
• Custom Connectors (MuleSoft Connector DevKit)
• MuleSoft Exchange, API Gateway

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with healthcare accelerators and enterprise systems (EMR, VNA, PACS)
• MuleSoft Certified Developer and Architect credentials
• Experience working on Salesforce integrations

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You have 10-15 years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in MuleSoft development and architecture.
• Deep expertise in MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, API design (RAML/OAS), and integration best practices.
• Skilled in architecting scalable, secure, and high-performance integration solutions for enterprise or healthcare environments.
• Hands-on experience with MuleSoft RTF, CI/CD pipelines, and API Gateway governance.
• Proficient in DataWeave for complex data transformations across formats like HL7, FHIR, JSON, and XML.
• Ability to mentor teams, enforce architecture standards, and drive technical leadership.
• Strong understanding of healthcare interoperability standards (HL7, FHIR, DICOM) and enterprise systems.
• Comfortable with Agile delivery, stakeholder collaboration, and managing end-to-end solution design.
• Passion for building reusable, modular integration assets and ensuring compliance with security best practices.

Why Join Us

At Ness, you will work with diverse, talented professionals who are dedicated to making an impact through technology. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply-even if you don't meet every requirement, we'd love to connect with you if this role excites you. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates each team member's unique talents.

With flexible remote options, diverse projects, and access to development resources, joining Ness means building a career that’s meaningful and impactful.

What to Expect Next

1. HR Interview - A conversation to get to know you better and align on expectations.
2. Technical Interview - A chance to showcase your skills and experience.
3. Client Interview - Ensuring mutual fit between you and the client team.
4. Offer Stage - If everything aligns, we'll be happy to make it official.

While many of our roles involve just 2-3 steps, some client processes may include additional conversations. Regardless of the path, we aim to keep every step transparent and respectful of your time.

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