MuleSoft Architect

About the role

As a Mulesoft Architect
, you will make an impact by leading the design and development of Mule Soft integrations to ensure seamless data flow across systems. You will be a valued member of the Mulesoft practice and work collaboratively with cross‑functional stakeholders in a hybrid work environment.

• Lead the design and development of Mule Soft integrations to ensure seamless data flow across systems.
• Define and govern end‑to‑end integration architecture using Mule Soft, including API‑led connectivity (System, Process, and Experience layers), ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership by setting Mule Soft best practices, conducting design and code reviews, and establishing reusable assets.
• Oversee implementation of data standards and data quality measures to maintain data integrity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring presence in Bridgewater, NJ or Charlotte, NC or SFO, CA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

• Expertise in Cloud, API, API Management, SOA, ESB, REST.
• Strong experience with Mule Soft API Management and API security solutions such as JWT, OAuth 2.0, Multifactor Authentication, WSSecurity, SAML.
• Hands‑on experience with Cloud Hub 2.0 and Runtime Fabric (RTF).
• Proven ability to lead integration architecture and enforce data standards.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

• Mule Soft Architect Certification.
• Exposure to at least one cloud platform.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Experience in troubleshooting and optimizing Mule Soft integrations.
• Familiarity with industry trends and latest Mule Soft features.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

Applications will be accepted until 2/28/2026

The annual salary for this position is between $100,000pa – $175,000 pa depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long‑term/Short‑term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.