Microservices Design Architect

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design Microservices Architecture: Develop a comprehensive microservices architecture, leveraging MuleSoft Anypoint Platform for designing, building, and orchestrating microservices.
• MuleSoft API Development: Lead the design and implementation of APIs using MuleSoft's Anypoint Platform, ensuring APIs are reusable, scalable and secure
• Common framework: Implement common framework for error handing and audits
• Integration Solutions: Architect and implement robust integration solutions using MuleSoft to connect disparate systems, both on-premises and in the cloud.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize microservices and API performance through MuleSoft's monitoring and analytics tools, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Security Protocols: Incorporate security protocols and best practices into microservices design, utilizing MuleSoft's out-of-the-box security features and custom policies to safeguard data and applications.
• Containerization and Orchestration: Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for microservices containerization and orchestration, ensuring high availability and scalability of services deployed on cloud platforms.
• CI/CD Pipeline Integration: Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines for microservices, integrating MuleSoft applications with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Maven, GitHub or GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
• API Monitoring: Utilize APM tools like Dynatrace or AppDynamics, and Log aggregation tools like Splunk or Dynatrace.
• Disaster Recovery Planning: Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans for microservices, ensuring resilience and continuity in the face of cybersecurity incidents.
• Agile and DevOps Practices: Foster an Agile development environment, integrating DevOps practices to streamline the development and deployment of microservices.
• Cloud Migration Leadership: Lead cloud migration projects, specifically focusing on moving MuleSoft applications and services to cloud environments like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Technical Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for microservices architectures, API designs, and integration patterns developed with MuleSoft.
• Team Leadership and Mentorship: Mentor and lead teams in MuleSoft best practices, design principles, and technical skills development.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, advocating for the strategic value of MuleSoft technologies in solving business challenges.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Stay at the forefront of MuleSoft technology trends and innovations, applying new features and capabilities to continuously improve microservices architecture.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: 

• Over 5 years of experience in designing microservices architecture (Include specific experience including # of years ). Experience in Data Mesh Architecture, and Cloud Native Architecture is plus

• Proven Track Record in Microservices Architecture: Demonstrated experience in architecting, designing, and implementing microservices solutions at scale, utilizing MuleSoft Anypoint Platform to support enterprise-level applications and integrations.
• Expertise in MuleSoft Technologies: Deep understanding of MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, including expertise in API Design, Anypoint Studio, API Manager, and CloudHub. Familiarity with MuleSoft’s DataWeave language for efficient data transformation.
• MuleSoft Certifications: Relevant MuleSoft certifications such as MuleSoft Certified Developer – Integration and API Associate, MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect – Level 1, or MuleSoft Certified Platform Architect – Level 1.
• Containerization and Orchestration Skills: Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for the deployment, scaling, and management of microservices, ensuring high availability and optimal resource utilization.
• CI/CD Implementation Experience: Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines for microservices applications, particularly for MuleSoft projects, using tools like Jenkins, Maven, Github, or GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
• Data Streaming Platforms: Hands-on experience on data streaming platforms like MuleSoft AnypointMQ, RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc.
• Security Protocols Proficiency: Strong knowledge of security standards and best practices for microservices and API development, including experience implementing OAuth, JWT, HTTPS, and other security protocols within MuleSoft architectures.
• Cloud Platform Expertise: Proficiency in cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS and GCP with specific experience in migrating and managing MuleSoft applications in cloud environments.
• Agile and DevOps Methodologies: Solid background in Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices, integrating these approaches into the lifecycle of microservices development and deployment.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical abilities and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of overcoming complex technical challenges in microservices architecture and integration projects.
• Effective Communication and Leadership: Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and lead development teams in high-pressure environments.
• Continuous Learning and Adaptability: Commitment to continuous professional development in the field of microservices architecture and MuleSoft technologies, with a keen interest in staying updated on the latest industry trends and innovations.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically about technology and its role in the business, with experience in using microservices and MuleSoft technologies to solve business challenges at scale.

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: 

• Outstanding management and leadership skills and ability to attract, retain, motivate, develop, mentor and coach team members for high performance
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively
• Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills
• Expert independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills
• Understand, interpret and act on financial information and external trends that contributes to business profitability
• Plan and manage complex and successful projects; understand available resources, develop timeline, budget and assign areas of responsibility
• Lead teams to achieve company goals and solve complex business issues in creative and effective ways
• Expert planning and organizational skills and techniques
• Communicate effectively with senior management and key stakeholders
• Excellent negotiating skills and ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships
• Ability to influence, build relationships, understand organizational complexities, manage conflict and navigate politics
• Broad professional and managerial skills with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures
• Lead and develop virtual teams
• Expert in multiple technical and business skills
• Strategic planning skills

Henry Schein is committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment in all spheres of its operation. Henry Schein UK Holdings strives to operate a policy of equal opportunity and not discriminate against any person gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law.