Senior MuleSoft Integration Developer

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of benefits programs

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a highly skilled Senior MuleSoft Integration Developer to join its IT Services team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining MuleSoft integrations to support various university processes. The developer will lead integration projects and ensure solutions are robust and secure.

The ideal candidate should have substantial experience with MuleSoft, a relevant degree, and a collaborative approach towards integration architecture. The position allows for a hybrid work environment and offers competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience with development and integration.
• Hands-on experience with MuleSoft to support production systems.
• Background in higher education or nonprofit environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops integration solutions using MuleSoft components.
• Leads the design and development of MuleSoft applications and APIs.
• Coordinates requirements gathering and solution design with stakeholders.

Skills

MuleSoft Development

Integration Solutions

Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field

Master's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field

Tools

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP

AWS

Azure

Salesforce

Job description

About the Department

IT Services (ITS) collaborates with campus partners to support the mission of the University of Chicago through the consistent delivery of high-quality solutions and services. We provide secure, stable, and reliable infrastructure and applications that support the mission of the University. ITS supports and enables faculty research and teaching with the effective use of technology, simplifies the technology experience for all users, and identifies, manages, and mitigates technology risks for the University.

Job Summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a highly skilled Senior MuleSoft Integration Developer, to join its Information Technology Services (ITS) team. Reporting to the Integration Services Manager, the Senior MuleSoft Integration Developer designs, develops, and maintains complex MuleSoft integrations supporting business, academic, research, and administrative processes at the University of Chicago. This position serves as the technical lead for integration projects, collaborates with cross‑functional teams, and helps set the direction for campus integration architecture and strategy. The Senior MuleSoft Integration Developer ensures integration solutions are robust, secure, and scalable, and advances digital transformation initiatives across campus units.

Responsibilities

• Develops integration solutions to meet the requirements using components of the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, including Design Center, Anypoint Studio, Api Manager, Data Weave, Message Queue, and Assets from Anypoint Exchange.
• Leads the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of MuleSoft applications and APIs for data and process integration between Oracle Fusion ERP modules and third‑party cloud and on‑premises systems.
• Coordinates requirements gathering and solution design sessions with stakeholders, business analysts, and technical teams.
• Develops and maintains integration architecture documentation, mapping specifications, API portfolios, workflow orchestrations, and error handling procedures.
• Ensures MuleSoft solutions adhere to University security, data governance, and compliance standards.
• Troubleshoots integration issues, optimizes performance, and provides production support for critical systems.
• Mentors and provides technical leadership to other integration developers and junior team members.
• Participates in code reviews, system upgrades, and change management for the integration platform.
• Collaborates in project planning, timeline estimation, and resource allocation for integration initiatives.
• Stays current with MuleSoft platform enhancements, integration best practices, and trends in enterprise technology.
• Utilizes thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements to translate business and user needs into system requirement specifications.
• Recommends process improvements in existing applications and revises existing system logic difficulties as necessary. Designs, develops, and implements new applications, systems architecture, network systems, and applications infrastructures.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Education

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, business, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in information technology, computer science, business, or a related field.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of experience with development, implementation, support, and maintenance of a vendor‑supported system.
• A minimum of 5 years as a MuleSoft developer supporting production systems troubleshooting within the Mule Runtime, Platform API, and Gateway tools.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).
• Hands‑on experience developing Integrations between Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and other applications.
• Supporting production systems in a complex enterprise environment.
• Background in higher education or nonprofit environments is a plus.

Certifications

• MuleSoft Certified Developer Level 1 certification.

Technical Skills or Knowledge

• Functional knowledge of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience integrating major enterprise SaaS platforms such as Oracle, Salesforce, Workday, SAP, etc.
• Hands‑on experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) with hybrid integration models.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing for integration projects.
• Knowledge of REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, OAuth, JWT, SAML, and API security standards.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong analytical skills used to translate information and requirements into documentation and solution design.
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Manage competing priorities and multiple integrations projects simultaneously to deliver complex solutions on time and within budget.
• Strong critical thinking, and creative problem‑solving.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with IT and cross‑departmental team members.
• Deep commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and change management.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid, onsite and remote as dictated by business needs.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References Contact Information (3)(required)

Job Family

Information Technology

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Range

$135,000.00 - $145,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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