MuleSoft Java Developer - Director

Morgan Stanley•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced MuleSoft Platform Developer and Administrator to design, develop, operate, and scale enterprise integrations and APIs using the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform. In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Software Engineering position at the Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs. This role combines hands-on development with MULESOFT platform administration, governance, and operational excellence along with Java/React development background. The ideal candidate has strong experience building resilient integrations, managing MuleSoft environments, and collaborating with architecture. Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Requirements

5–8+ years of experience in integration development, with 3+ years on MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
Strong hands‑on experience with Mule 4, DataWeave 2.x, and API‑led connectivity patterns
Experience administering Anypoint Platform components (Runtime Manager, API Manager, Exchange)
Hands on experience with Java/React development, Spring, REST, SOAP, HTTP, OAuth 2.0, TLS, JSON, XML
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Proficiency with CI/CD, Git‑based version control, and Maven
Strong troubleshooting skills and experience supporting production systems

Nice To Haves

MuleSoft certifications (Developer, Integration Architect, or Platform Architect)
Experience with Runtime Fabric (RTF)
Knowledge of event‑driven architectures (Kafka, MQ, queues, topics)
Experience implementing enterprise observability (Splunk, Kibana)
Prior experience working in large-scale, regulated, or highly available environments.
Strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences
Ability to balance development speed with platform stability and governance
Proactive, ownership‑driven mindset
Comfortable working in agile, cross‑functional teams

Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable integrations and REST/SOAP APIs using Mule 4 and Anypoint Platform
Build reusable APIs and integrations following API‑led connectivity (System, Process, Experience layers)
Implement error handling, retries, circuit breakers, logging, and monitoring best practices
Develop integrations with enterprise systems such as CRM, SaaS platforms, databases, internal SOA architectures, and messaging systems (AMQ, Kafka)
Ensure API performance, security, and reliability in high‑throughput environments
Write automated unit and integration tests using MUnit
Maintain API inventory, integration patterns, and documentation
Design and develop backend services and microservices using Java (Spring / Spring Boot) to support integration, API, and business logic needs
Implement RESTful services, domain models, and service orchestration that integrate with MuleSoft APIs and enterprise platforms
Ensure backend services meet performance, scalability, security, and resiliency standards
Write unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, or similar frameworks
Collaborate with architecture and platform teams to align Java services with enterprise standards and integration patterns
Develop reusable, modular UI components using React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
Build frontend components that consume MuleSoft and Java‑based APIs
Ensure responsive, accessible, and performant user interfaces following enterprise UI/UX standards
Collaborate with designers, backend engineers, and integration teams to deliver end‑to‑end solutions
Maintain frontend code quality through testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices
Administer and support Anypoint Platform (Runtime Manager, Anypoint Studio, API Manager, Exchange)
Manage environments, deployment models, certificates, security policies, and access controls
Monitor runtime health, performance, and availability; proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues
Perform patching, upgrades, and platform maintenance
Support hybrid and cloud deployments (CloudHub, CloudHub 2.0, on‑prem, or RTF)
Enforce API lifecycle management including design, versioning, publishing, and retirement
Apply security policies (OAuth 2.0, JWT, client credentials, rate limiting, IP whitelisting)
Drive adherence to enterprise integration and API standards
Maintain API documentation and promote reuse via Exchange
Integrate MuleSoft, Java, and React deployments with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.)
Automate builds, deployments, and environment configuration using Maven, scripts, and infrastructure‑as‑code
Partner with DevOps teams on logging, monitoring, alerting, and release management
Work closely with enterprise architects, platform teams, frontend and backend developers, and business stakeholders
Provide technical guidance and mentorship across MuleSoft, Java, and React development
Participate in design reviews and contribute to integration and application roadmaps
Support production incidents and root cause analyses