Overview Role: Integration Architect - MuleSoft Location: Hybrid (UK) Contract Length: 6 months (with extension potential) Security Clearance: CTC mandatory due to central government project work Day Rate: Competitive (circa £553/day depending on experience) My client is seeking an experienced Integration Architect to support a major transformation programme within a central government environment. Due to the highly sensitive nature of the data involved, the successful candidate must be eligible for - or already hold - CTC security clearance. Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end API and interface architecture for internal systems and external third-party applications. Produce detailed API specifications, canonical data models, and interface contracts. Design and document push/pull workflows, synchronisation logic, and integration business rules. Define API SLAs, RPO/RTO targets, and operational design standards.

MuleSoft Solution Architecture

Provide architectural leadership across the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform (API Manager, Exchange, flows, policies, pipelines). Design modular, reusable API-led connectivity (System, Process, Experience APIs). Oversee development, conduct design reviews, and ensure compliance with integration standards. Apply best-practice integration patterns including orchestration, mapping, error-handling, and observability.

Security & Compliance

Apply robust API security controls including OAuth2, JWT, TLS 1.2+, zero-trust patterns and IP allow-listing. Ensure alignment with ISO27001, Cyber Essentials+, secure SDLC and audit requirements. Support secure design reviews, threat modelling and risk assessments.

Data, ETL & System Integration

Support system testing, data loads, reporting validation and end-to-end integration testing. Strong understanding of ETL, data modelling, IDocs, JSON/XML schemas, and event-driven architecture.

What You Bring

5-10+ years in integration architecture and enterprise integration patterns. 3-5+ years hands-on experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform. Strong knowledge of RAML/OpenAPI, data contracts, async APIs, and canonical modelling. Experience integrating with ERP/CAFM/field applications (Planon experience advantageous). Understanding of batch, synchronous, and Real Time integrations. Familiarity with SAP BTP, CPI, and broader enterprise landscapes is highly beneficial. Excellent documentation, governance and stakeholder-facing communication skills. Desirable certifications: MuleSoft Integration Architect, TOGAF, or equivalent.

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