Mulesoft Specialist Platform Engineer – Johannesburg – R500 PH

E-Merge; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A tech consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced MuleSoft Specialist to design and manage API integrations. This role requires at least 3 years of experience with MuleSoft and Kubernetes, along with knowledge of various coding languages. Responsibilities include automating tasks and applying observability techniques. Contract rate offered is R500 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Mulesoft experience in admin, operational, and development roles.
• 3+ years experience with coding and scripting languages including Python and JavaScript.
• 3+ years experience with Kubernetes architecture and management.

Responsibilities

• Manage MuleSoft Integration platform utilizing operational management skills.
• Automate tasks through tools like Python and Terraform.
• Configure observability techniques using Elastic Search stack and Kafka.

Skills

Mulesoft experience

Coding/Scripting (Python, JavaScript, Bash, GoLang)

Kubernetes architecture

API technologies (SOAP, REST)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Big Data Platforms (Elastic Search, Kafka)

Web Security protocols

Certified Kubernetes Administrator

AWS Associate certifications

Mulesoft certifications

Tools

Jenkins

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

We are at the forefront of digital transformation in Africa. We deliver future-ready technology and consulting solutions that help governments, businesses, and organizations navigate complexity and scale with confidence. Our mission: enable innovation that is built in Africa, for Africa.

We are looking for an experienced MuleSoft Specialist / Platform Engineer to join our high-performance team. In this role, you will design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade API integrations and middleware solutions using MuleSoft’s Anypoint Platform. You’ll be instrumental in building scalable, secure, and highly‑available integration environments that support mission‑critical systems across diverse sectors.

Requirements

• 3 years Mulesoft experience (admin, operational and development)
• 3 years coding / scripting languages experience e.g. Python, JavaScript, Bash scripting, GoLang
• 3 years experience in Kubernetes architecture, Networking, Security, Deployment, and Management
• 3 years messaging protocols and API technologies experience like SOAP and REST
• 3 years Infrastructure as code (IaC) tooling experience (like Jenkins, GITOPS, AWS CI / CD tools e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation, CodeBuilder, CodeDeploy)
• 3 years analytics tools and Big Data Platforms experience like Elastic Search, Kafka (Hadoop)
• 3 years Web Security protocols experience like OAuth, JWT, OIDC
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) and Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist CKS)
• AWS Associate level certifications
• Mulesoft Associate / Specialist level certifications

Responsibilities

• Leverage platform engineering expertise and a working knowledge of specific platforms (Kubernetes, AWS services) for operational management of Mulesoft Integration platform and its constituent parts to positively contribute to platform feature and service designs
• Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting e.g. Python, Terraform, Javascript
• Use and configure modern observability techniques leveraging e.g. aggregated logging via Elastic Search stack, Kafka
• Leverage platform (service design and code) and engineering technical expertise to proactively identify risks and prevent defects

Reference Number for this position is GZ60487 which is a contract position based in Johannesburg offering a contract rate of R500 per our