Senior MuleSoft API & Integration Architect

Muhaba Jemal Hussen

Email: *********@*****.*** Phone: 703-***-****

Professional Summary

Seasoned Software Developer specializing in MuleSoft API development and enterprise integrations across complex, large-scale environments. Highly skilled in architecting and implementing scalable APIs using MuleSoft Any point Platform, Mule 4, RAML-based design, and API-led connectivity principles. Experienced in building advanced integration flows including scatter-gather, streaming, routing, orchestration, validation, and robust error-handling frameworks.

Extensive background integrating Salesforce, Workday, SAP, ServiceNow, NetSuite, Azure, AWS, SFTP, databases, and on-prem systems. Strong command of Dataweave for high-performance transformations across relational and non-relational data sources. Adept in real-time and event-driven architectures leveraging Apache Kafka, JMS, and asynchronous patterns. Hands-on expertise deploying APIs on CloudHub, hybrid, and on-prem environments with a focus on performance optimization, security hardening, and operational observability. Solid foundation in Java, UML, design patterns, Agile methodologies, TDD, and CI/CD pipelines using Maven, Jenkins, and GitHub.

Technical Skills

- Integration Platforms: Mule ESB, Anypoint Studio, API Designer, CloudHub, NetSuite (SuiteTalk SOAP/REST), App Connect, IBM DataPower Gateway

- Programming Languages: Java, Python, C#, SQL, XSLT, ESQL, CSS

- Middleware: Mule ESB, IBM App Connect, Talend, Apache Kafka

- Databases: Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, SQL Server, DB2

- Version Control: GitHub, CVS, SVN, ClearCase, Rational Team Concert

- CI/CD Tools: Maven, Jenkins, GitHub, Artifactory, Bamboo

- Protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, SOA

- Other Tools: ServiceNow, Jira, BMC Remedy, Global Service Desk (GSD)

Education and Certifications

Certified MuleSoft Developer (Mule 4)

Certified MuleSoft platform architect (MCPA

Haramaya University Computer Science 2012

Professional Experience

Sr MuleSoft Developer – VFCORP

Feb Aug 2021 – Present Remote

•Led the design and implantation of scalable Mule 4 APIs using API-led connectivity (System, Process, Experience layers).

• Built validation and transformation interfaces integrating Salesforce, NetSuite, order management system(OMS), and backend databases.

• Managed full API lifecycle: design, publish, secure, deploy, and operate via CloudHub and Runtime Manager.

• Led development of integration workflows using DataWeave, routing, enrichment, and advanced error-handling.

• Created reusable subflows, global error handlers, and structured logging frameworks (Log4j2, correlation IDs).

• Led the development of batch and real-time pipelines synchronizing data across databases, ActiveMQ topics, and Salesforce.

• Designed and developed MuleSoft integrations with NetSuite using SuiteTalk SOAP/REST services to synchronize core entities such as customers, contacts, items, orders, and financial data.

• Performed deployments using Maven integrated with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.

• Monitored and tuned applications using Runtime Manager and Anypoint Monitoring.

• Leveraged Kafka for real-time event-driven processing between order management system(OMS), salesforce, and inventory systems.

• Configured and governed APIs using API Manager with OAuth 2.0, TLS/SSL, Client ID Enforcement, Rate Limiting, Throttling, and SLA policies.

• Managed CloudHub deployments with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, applying environment-specific properties and automated promotion processes.

• Designed RAML specifications ensuring consistent API standards, reusability, and discoverability across teams.

• Applied DataWeave 2.0 for complex transformations across XML, JSON, CSV, and platform-specific payloads.

• Led integration of Salesforce APIs (REST/SOAP), including authentication flows, composite APIs, platform events, and real-time data synchronization with OMS/SFCC.

• Built and optimized enterprise integration patterns including API-led connectivity, event-driven messaging, bi-directional sync, batch processing, scatter-gather, content-based routing, and orchestration.

Sr. MuleSoft Developer – AFLAC

Mar 2018 – Aug 2021 Remote

• Built MuleSoft REST and SOAP integrations connecting insurance platforms, Salesforce, and downstream systems.

• Created Maven archetypes for standardized REST services supporting XML/JSON.

• Used Anypoint Studio and DataWeave to orchestrate and transform data between insurance systems and external vendors.

• Developed reusable API-led layers (System, Process, Experience) aligned with MuleSoft best practices.

• Configured Global, Custom, and Choice exception strategies for consistent and resilient error handling.

• Led integration of SAP, Salesforce, and REST services supporting large-scale insurance operations.

• Collaborated with Salesforce admins and analysts to align MuleSoft flows with CRM workflows.

• Deployed APIs to CloudHub with rate limiting, security controls, and SLA policies.

• Supported UAT and production deployments impacting policy servicing and onboarding.

• Participated in Agile ceremonies with QA, Scrum Master, and business teams.

MuleSoft Developer – UnitedHealth Group

Feb 2016 – Jan 2018 Minnetonka, MN

• Built Mule APIs integrating payer, provider, eligibility, and claims systems using API-led connectivity.

• Developed FHIR REST APIs enabling secure exchange of patient demographics, coverage, encounter, and benefits data across healthcare applications.

• Implemented HIPAA-compliant security using OAuth 2.0, TLS/SSL, AES encryption, and API Manager policies including rate limiting, client ID enforcement, and SLA tiers.

• Engineered advanced DataWeave transformations across HL7 v2.x, X12 EDI, XML, JSON, and FHIR payload structures.

• Built resilient ingestion flows for SFTP, AWS S3, and Azure Blob Storage with retry logic, validation, and error-handling frameworks.

• Led integration efforts with third-party healthcare vendors, handling HL7 messages, X12 transactions, and multi-system interoperability requirements.

• Implemented Global, Choice, and On Error Propagate/Continue exception strategies with automated SMTP alerts for operational visibility.

• Deployed Mule applications to CloudHub using Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and promotion.

• Utilized Anypoint Exchange, API Designer, and Studio to publish, document, version, and manage healthcare APIs across environments.

Java Developer – American express

Nov 2013 – Dec 2015 New York, NY

• Developed enterprise web applications using Java, JSP, Servlets, Spring, and Hibernate frameworks.

• Designed UML diagrams, backend logic, stored procedures, and service interfaces supporting business workflows.

• Implemented Spring and Hibernate components for data access, dependency injection, and transaction management.

• Built client-side validations with JavaScript to improve user experience and reduce front-end errors.

• Developed and consumed SOAP and REST web services for seamless integration across AmEx internal systems and external partners.

• Created SQL and PL/SQL stored procedures, queries, and functions to support transaction and reporting processes.

• Implemented business logic mapping frameworks to translate requirements into domain-driven components.

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