Mulesoft/Kafka Integration Architect

Job Description

Position Overview Insight Global is seeking a MuleSoft / Kafka Integration Architect to support an enterprise Ignition implementation within its manufacturing environment. This role will work closely with the client's business and technology teams to define and deliver the integration architecture connecting manufacturing systems, enterprise applications, and the Ignition platform. This is a hands-on architecture role requiring strong experience with MuleSoft, Apache Kafka, API architecture, event-driven integrations, and manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate is located in the Cleveland, Ohio area and is comfortable working onsite in a hybrid model.

Key Responsibilities Lead integration architecture for the client's Ignition implementation, working directly with business, manufacturing, and technology stakeholders. Design and implement enterprise integrations using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, Mule 4, and Apache Kafka. Architect real-time and event-driven integrations between Ignition, manufacturing systems, enterprise applications, APIs, and data platforms. Define appropriate integration patterns across MuleSoft APIs, Kafka topics/events, messaging, and synchronous/asynchronous services. Develop scalable API-led connectivity architectures using System, Process, and Experience APIs. Partner directly with business groups to understand manufacturing processes and translate requirements into technical integration solutions. Provide hands-on architecture and technical leadership throughout design, development, testing, deployment, and production implementation. Establish standards for API design, Kafka-based messaging, integration security, error handling, monitoring, and reusable services. Design integrations utilizing REST, SOAP, Kafka, JMS/MQ, JSON, XML, and DataWeave. Collaborate with application, infrastructure, manufacturing technology, and enterprise architecture teams. Review technical designs and troubleshoot complex integration, messaging, performance, and scalability issues. Create architecture diagrams, interface specifications, integration patterns, and technical documentation.

PR: $70/hr

Skills and Requirements

8+ years of enterprise integration experience, including architecture and solution design. 5+ years of strong hands-on MuleSoft experience, particularly Mule 4 and Anypoint Platform. Strong architecture and hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven integration. Proven ability to architect solutions where MuleSoft and Kafka work together within an enterprise integration ecosystem. Manufacturing industry experience is required. Experience integrating manufacturing or operational systems with enterprise applications and data platforms. Strong knowledge of API-led connectivity, REST APIs, microservices, asynchronous messaging, and event-driven architecture. Hands-on experience with MuleSoft capabilities such as API Manager, Exchange, Runtime Manager, CloudHub, and Anypoint Monitoring. Strong experience with DataWeave, JSON, XML, SQL, and web services. Experience with integration security standards including OAuth2, JWT, SAML, and API management policies. Ability to work directly with business stakeholders, gather integration requirements, and translate business needs into technical architecture. Strong communication skills with the ability to operate as the technical authority for integration-related decisions. Must be local to the Cleveland, OH market and able to work onsite as part of a hybrid schedule. Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition or integrations supporting an Ignition implementation. Experience with OT/IT integration or manufacturing technology environments. Experience integrating platforms such as SAP, Oracle, MES, ERP, databases, or shop-floor/manufacturing systems. MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect or related MuleSoft certification. Experience with Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or other cloud/container platforms.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].