Lead API Technical Analyst

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an API Technical Analyst to join our Enterprise API Management team supporting a high-profile financial services engagement. This role requires hands-on API analysis, quality assurance, and integration delivery using MuleSoft, Postman, and Azure DevOps. The ideal candidate thrives under competing priorities and delivers consistently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze, design, develop, and maintain enterprise APIs on the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform (Mule 4, CloudHub).
• Perform contract-first API design (RAML/OAS), dependency mapping, versioning, and lifecycle management.
• Execute SQA activities: functional, regression, and integration testing of API endpoints and data flows.
• Build and maintain Postman test suites with automated collections, environment configs, and Newman CI/CD execution.
• Manage work items, stories, bugs, and sprints in Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos, Pipelines).
• Triage production incidents, resolve API performance issues, and support governance and security policies.
• Collaborate with BAs, architects, and product owners to translate requirements into scalable API solutions.

REQUIRED SKILLS & TOOLS:

• MuleSoft Anypoint Platform — API design, development, deployment, and API Manager.
• API Analysis — contract-first design, RAML/OAS, consumer impact analysis, dependency mapping.
• SQA — test planning, test case design, defect management, automated regression testing.
• Postman — advanced collections, scripting, mock servers, Newman CLI integration.
• Azure DevOps — work tracking, Git repos, YAML CI/CD pipelines, sprint reporting.
• RESTful design principles, OAuth 2.0 / JWT / mTLS, DataWeave, SQL fundamentals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s in CS/IT or equivalent experience; 10+ years in API development and enterprise integration.
• 3+ years hands-on MuleSoft experience; 2+ years with Azure DevOps or equivalent CI/CD tooling.
• Experience in federal financial services or similarly regulated environments.
• Preferred: MuleSoft Certified Developer/Architect, SAFe/Agile background, compliance frameworks such as FFIEC, PCI-DSS

WORKING STYLE & ONBOARDING:

• Excels under pressure with competing priorities; proactive communicator who surfaces risks and blockers early.
• Self-organizing, resilient, solutions-oriented; comfortable with ambiguity and evolving team dynamics.
• Mandatory project-specific orientation and certification required upon ECP approval before joining delivery workstreams.

Compensation:

50-70/hr on w2. This is the targeted compensation range for this role. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location.

Benefits:

We offer a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Work Authorization:

Work sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.