MuleSoft Architect (Raleigh)

Our Why & How?

Every organization and individual has a WHY. It's the purpose that drives us. Green Irony's WHY is our mission statement:

"We challenge the status quo to solve technology's biggest problems."

As a Technical Solutions Architect, the individual supports the vision statement by utilizing their technical expertise and industry knowledge to identify and challenge conventional approaches to technology problems. They then develop and implement innovative solutions that drive positive change and move the technology industry forward. By leveraging their extensive industry experience and innovative approach, they help the client achieve their goals and overcome obstacles to drive business success.

Roles & Responsibilities

A Technical Solutions Architect is responsible for defining and maintaining the technical vision for a project. Their key responsibilities include analyzing business requirements, designing and implementing technical solutions, leading technical teams, overseeing development and deployment activities, and ensuring technical alignment with the organization's goals and strategies. They also act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders and provide technical expertise to support decision-making and problem-solving efforts. In short, a Technical Solutions Architect is responsible for ensuring the technical success of a project or product.

Adaptive Skills

• Customer Relations:
  • Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
  • Identifies opportunities that benefit the customer.
  • Steps up to handle tough issues.
  • Readily takes action on challenges, without unnecessary planning.
  • Positions views and arguments appropriately to win support.
  • Wins concessions without damaging relationships.
  Job Knowledge:
  • Uncovers root causes to difficult problems.
  • Can decide and act without the total picture.
  • Experiments to find new solutions.
  • Places a high priority on developing others.
  • Admits mistakes and gains insight from experiences.
  • Readily learns and adopts new technologies.
  • Provides appropriate guidance and direction based on people's capabilities.
  • Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
  • Ask the right questions to accurately analyze situations.
  Leadership:
  • Understands internal and external stakeholder requirements, expectations, and needs.
  • Acts fairly despite conflicting demands of stakeholders.
  • Makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information.
  • Anticipates and adjusts effective contingency plans.
  • Creates a feeling of belonging and strong team morale.
  • Shares wins and rewards team efforts.
  • Fosters open dialogue and collaboration among the team.
  • Creates competitive and breakthrough strategies that show a clear connection between vision and action.
  • Deals comfortably with client's organizational politics.
  • Steers through the client's organizational maze to get things done.
  Community:
  • Draws upon multiple relationships to exchange ideas, resources, and know-how.
  • Picks up on interpersonal and group dynamics.
  • Builds constructive relationships with people both similar and different to self.
  • Makes each person feel his/her/their contributions are important.
  • Encourages diverse thinking to promote and nurture innovation.
  • Comes up with useful ideas that are new, better, or unique.

Requirements

• 6+ years experience in developing technology solutions.
• 5+ years experience in managing external client projects in positions of increasing responsibility in the delivery of business consulting and systems development.
• Specializes in gathering and analyzing information and designing comprehensive solutions that are flexible and adaptable to the client's needs.
• Prior experience with API development, technologies and infrastructure, container technologies, API Gateways and WAF. Working experience of APIMs is a big plus (Apigee, Mulesoft, Kong, etc.).
• Proven understanding of web-based and network protocols (REST over HTTP, gRPC, GraphQL, etc.)
• Analyze and accurately assess company requirements to effectively size Mulesoft projects, ensuring successful implementation and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with delivery managers to anticipate and proactively address potential project issues, adjust project plans and priorities as needed to ensure successful delivery of Mulesoft solutions.
• Well-organized self-starter with excellent work ethic, attention to detail, and a desire to learn.
• Strong listening skills with the demonstrated ability to ask effective questions, dive deep, understand the customer's priorities and anticipate the customer's needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills and technical aptitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability and history of proactively identifying technical issues and driving solutions to technical problems.
• Ability to communicate with C-level stakeholders in both written and oral communications. Concisely communicate issues or opportunities complete with impact, owners, and next steps in an appropriate manner for executive management.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams across clients, other vendors, and Green Irony in the delivery of client projects and solutions.
• Ability to travel up to 25% if required.

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Training & Development

Come join a rapidly growing boutique agency specializing in first-class business and integration solutions using MuleSoft and Salesforce. Green Irony offers competitive salaries, a fun atmosphere, and an opportunity to impact recognizable name-brand customers in meaningful ways. We take pride in our skills, approach, and dedication to excellence. If you are looking to make a real difference and grow your skill set by teaming up with the best technology consultants in the space, then Green Irony is the place for you!