MuleSoft Architect Location: Remote (United States) Summary We are seeking a MuleSoft Architect to lead delivery of rapid, production-first implementations as part of our accelerated service offerings. This role combines solution architecture, integration leadership, and delivery ownership to activate agent-driven use cases leveraging MuleSoft and enterprise data platforms. This individual will act as the project leader, responsible for aligning business outcomes, defining architecture, and ensuring successful delivery of a production-ready use case within an agreed upon timeframe. The ideal candidate has deep experience in API-led connectivity, enterprise integration architecture, and platform design, along with the ability to drive delivery outcomes in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. Responsibilities: Architecture & Solution Leadership - Define end-to-end architecture for agent-enabled workflows, integrating MuleSoft, Application, Data, and AI platforms - Design API-led architectures (System, Process, Experience APIs) aligned to business use cases - Establish patterns for MCP-based API exposure for AI agents - Define patterns for agent-to-agent (A2A) interaction and coordination, enabling agents to collaborate and invoke enterprise capabilities through MuleSoft APIs - Define integration strategy across ERP, SaaS, and legacy systems Project Delivery - Lead execution of a production-first use case, ensuring delivery within defined timeline - Align stakeholders on business outcomes, success criteria, and scope boundaries - Drive architecture, backlog prioritization, and delivery execution - Ensure delivery of: - Production-ready workflows - Real system integrations - Measurable business outcomes Data & AI Integration - Collaborate on establishing data contexts (MDM, governance, contextual data) - Integrate Data, Data Cloud and/or Informatica into solution architecture - Define how AI agents interact with enterprise systems via APIs - Ensure proper use of LLM gateway patterns and token monitoring considerations Delivery Leadership & Governance - Act as primary point of accountability for delivery success (architecture + execution) - Provide lightweight project management oversight (timeline, risks, dependencies) - Lead workshops, demos, and stakeholder alignment sessions - Establish governance, DevOps readiness, and expansion roadmap Client & Partner Engagement - Partner with Salesforce, MuleSoft, and Data Foundation stakeholders - Support pre-sales and solutioning on new opportunities - Translate technical architecture into clear business value narratives Qualifications: - 7+ years of experience in integration architecture and platform design - 3+ years of hands-on experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform - Strong understanding of API-led connectivity and microservices architecture - Experience integrating enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, SaaS, legacy) - Strong ownership mindset (end-to-end accountability), with experience leading client-facing delivery engagements - Ability to operate in fast-paced, outcome-driven delivery models, balancing architecture with speed - Outcome-oriented (not feature-oriented) and comfortable with ambiguity and rapid delivery cycles - Strong communication skills with ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders Preferred: - Experience with Salesforce Data Cloud and/or Informatica (MDM, governance) - Exposure to AI/agent architectures, including: - API exposure for AI tools (MCP concepts) - Agent orchestration patterns - Experience with event-driven architecture and real-time integrations - Familiarity with LLM integration patterns and observability (token usage, monitoring) Why Thunder? Because You Deserve More Than Just a Job. - A Culture of Builders – We’re a remote-first, global team of curious, collaborative problem-solvers. You’ll have the opportunity to refine processes, solve challenges, and help shape the future of Salesforce and Amazon consulting. If you’re excited to build, innovate, and grow, you’ll fit right in. - Forge Your Own Path – At Thunder, you’re not just filling a role—you’re shaping it. Whether it’s jumping into presales, refining our methodology, or building something entirely new, the opportunity to innovate is yours to take. Perks In Store for You: - Comprehensive Benefits with Sequoia – Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employer-Paid Life/Disability Insurance to keep you and your loved ones covered. - Ownership & Impact – Stock options in a fast-moving, high-growth company. Every employee plays a part in what we’re building. Come make your mark! - Level Up Your Career – Real opportunities to grow your Salesforce and Amazon expertise through mentorship, certifications, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology. - Work from anywhere (well, almost 😉) - Enjoy the freedom of remote work, flexible PTO (with a 2-week minimum!), and generous leave policies - because the best work happens where you’re happiest. - People-First Flexibility – We’re always listening, evolving, and adapting. Your feedback helps shape our policies, ensuring you can thrive - professionally and personally. U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.