MuleSoft Architect
Founded in 2007, DTI (Diversified Technology, Inc.) is a successful African American owned IT Consulting/Staffing firm based in Chicago's Loop. We focus on providing delivery, staffing, and supported services such as enterprise integration/implementations including, but not limited to, CRM, EAM, ERP, PMO, and QA. We service clients in SLED (state/local gov't & education), financial services, fortune, public utility, as well as regularly partnering with Big 4 SI partners.
DTI is seeking an experienced MuleSoft Architect to support a public utility client's Customer Information System (CIS) integration for a 5-month engagement in Columbus, OH. This role will lead the integration architecture that connects CIS platforms with upstream and downstream utility systems, enabling reliable, secure, and scalable data exchange across the utility landscape.
Consultant must be willing to travel 25% but may require more during critical times
Key Responsibilities
Lead MuleSoft integration architecture for a utility enterprise, with primary focus on CIS-centered integrations
Design and govern API-led integration patterns connecting CIS with systems such as: Billing & Invoicing, CRM / Customer Care, AMI / Meter Data Management (MDM), OMS / ADMS, Field Service / Work Management, ERP (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
Define scalable, reusable APIs to support customer, account, service point, usage, and billing data flows
Collaborate with CIS vendors, utility SMEs, and business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into integration designs
Ensure integrations meet performance, availability, security, and regulatory compliance standards typical of utility environments
Establish standards for error handling, monitoring, logging, and recovery for mission-critical CIS transactions
Provide architectural guidance and oversight to MuleSoft developers and integration teams
Support testing, deployment planning, cutover activities, and post-go-live stabilization
Produce architecture artifacts, interface specifications, and integration documentation
Required Qualifications
Proven experience as a MuleSoft Architect or Senior MuleSoft Integration Lead
Strong hands-on expertise with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform and API-led connectivity
Solid understanding of utility business processes
Experience integrating cloud and on-premise systems
Strong understanding of API security, including OAuth, token-based authentication, and data protection
Ability to lead architecture discussions and work directly with utility stakeholders
Excellent communication, documentation, and consulting skills
Preferred Qualifications
MuleSoft Certification(s) (Architect, Developer, Integration)
Familiarity with DevOps / CI-CD pipelines and integration monitoring tools
Experience working in regulated or mission-critical utility environments
Prior consulting or system-integrator delivery experience
Why Work with DTI?
Lead mission-critical CIS integrations for a public utility client
Work on complex, high-visibility utility modernization initiatives
Collaborative consulting environment with strong delivery standards
Competitive compensation and fully reimbursed travel
Partner with a firm that values expertise, diversity, and long-term relationships
Pay rate: $90-$110hr
DTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under Illinois state or federal law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.