Enterprise Architect with Salesforce and mulesoft integration

Job Title: Enterprise Architect with Salesforce and mulesoft integration

Location: McLean, VA (Onsite)

Job Type: Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own enterprise architecture strategy focused on Salesforce ecosystem and MuleSoft integration platform
• Design end-to-end solutions using API-led connectivity principles with MuleSoft
• Lead architecture for Salesforce implementations (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, etc.)
• Establish integration patterns between Salesforce, third-party systems, and legacy platforms
• Provide architectural governance, standards, and best practices across projects
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and frameworks for integration and cloud adoption
• Ensure compliance with security, data governance, and regulatory requirements
• Mentor development teams and review solution designs
• Drive performance optimization, scalability, and reliability of integration solutions

Required Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of IT experience with at least 5+ years in enterprise architecture roles
• Strong hands-on experience with Salesforce platform (architecture, data model, integrations)
• Deep expertise in MuleSoft Anypoint Platform (API design, RAML, DataWeave, ESB concepts)
• Proven experience in designing API-led architectures and microservices
• Experience integrating SaaS, on-premise, and hybrid systems
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong understanding of security (OAuth, SSO, identity management)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Salesforce certifications (e.g., Application Architect, System Architect, CTA)
• MuleSoft certifications (e.g., MuleSoft Certified Architect or Developer)
• Experience with event-driven architecture (Kafka, streaming platforms)
• Familiarity with TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks