Integration Architect and API Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is hiring for an Integration Architect and API Lead to shape Air Force personnel systems by guiding API and data integration across multiple platforms. You will design reusable APIs, govern integration patterns, and drive modernization across legacy and modern tools.

The role requires strong experience in data integration and API development, with MuleSoft, Salesforce, and ServiceNow expertise, plus a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with data integration or API development.
• Experience with MuleSoft integration across multiple tools, including Salesforce and ServiceNow, in the Department of War.
• Knowledge of API-led architecture, MuleSoft, identity, data contracts, system decomposition, and enterprise integration in regulated environments.
• Ability to design reusable APIs and integration patterns that connect legacy and modern platforms, reduce data silos, and support phased modernization.
• Ability to own interface design, contract‑first integration, error handling, telemetry, and integration governance.
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Lead API and integration efforts across low-code/no-code and legacy systems.
• Design and evolve data integration tools to support Air Force personnel systems.
• Own interface design, contract-first integration, error handling, telemetry, and governance.

Skills

Data integration

API development

MuleSoft

Salesforce

ServiceNow

APIs design

Security clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MuleSoft

Salesforce

ServiceNow

Job description

Integration Architect and API Lead The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national security? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution. As a systems engineer on our team, you’ll have the chance to shape Air Force personnel systems by leading API and integration efforts across multiple low-code/no-code and legacy systems. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these tools, but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. On our team, you’ll be able to broaden your skillset into areas like MuleSoft, Salesforce, and ServiceNow data integration. Grow your skills by merging your technical data integration skills and advanced transformation techniques to create an integrated data environment for Air Force personnel functions. Join our team and create the future of personnel management in the Air Force. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience with data integration or API development
• Experience with MuleSoft integration across multiple tools, including Salesforce and ServiceNow, in the Department of War
• Knowledge of API-led architecture, MuleSoft, identity, data contracts, system decomposition, and enterprise integration in regulated environments
• Ability to design reusable APIs and integration patterns that connect legacy and modern platforms, reduce data silos, and support phased modernization
• Ability to own interface design, contract‑first integration, error handling, telemetry, and integration governance
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience designing and building MuleSoft integrations and APIs to support data exchange across systems
• Experience working with stakeholders to define requirements and translate them into technical documentation
• Experience connecting MuleSoft solutions with existing platforms, troubleshooting issues efficiently, and documenting integration processes
• Ability to test integration thoroughly and apply quality assurance best practices
• Bachelor's degree
• Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Platform Architect or Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Platform Integration Architect
• Certification Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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