Lead Application Integration Developer

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For over 50 years, AmeriLife has been a leader in the development, marketing and distribution of annuity, life and health insurance solutions for those planning for and living in retirement.

Associates get satisfaction from knowing they provide agents, marketers and carrier partners the support needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.

Job Summary

Lead Integration Developer with 10+ years of experience in enterprise integration delivery, with primary hands-on expertise in the MuleSoft platform. Strong background in implementing API-Led connectivity and event-driven integration architectures across distributed enterprise systems. Proven capability in API design, API lifecycle management, and technical leadership for end-to-end integration delivery from design through production support.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable integration solutions using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.
• Implement API-Led architectures using System APIs, Process APIs, and Experience APIs.
• Build and maintain event-driven integrations using asynchronous messaging and streaming patterns.
• Develop reusable integration assets, shared components, and accelerator frameworks for delivery teams.
• Lead API implementation best practices including naming standards, versioning, error handling, and security.
• Drive API lifecycle management across design, development, testing, deployment, publishing, monitoring, and deprecation.
• Collaborate with architects and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Create RAML/OpenAPI specifications and ensure conformance between API design and implementation.
• Implement observability, logging, alerting, and performance tuning for production integrations.
• Guide CI/CD setup and release automation for Mule applications and APIs.
• Mentor developers through code reviews, design walkthroughs, and development standards.
• Troubleshoot complex integration issues and ensure high-quality, resilient production operations.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of software/integration development experience with strong enterprise project delivery background.
• Deep hands-on experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform (Mule runtime, API Manager, Exchange, Runtime Manager).
• Proven experience implementing API-Led integration patterns at scale.
• Strong practical experience with event-driven integration and asynchronous processing patterns.
• Good knowledge of API design principles and standards using RAML and/or OpenAPI.
• Solid understanding of API lifecycle management, governance, versioning, and policy enforcement.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and integrating with SOAP/legacy services when required.
• Hands-on experience with message queues and integration with Kafka or similar streaming platforms.
• Strong understanding of security implementation: OAuth2, JWT, client credentials, mTLS, and API policies.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and environment-based deployment strategies.
• Strong debugging, performance tuning, and production support capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions across teams.
• Experience with cloud integration deployments and hybrid architecture.
• Exposure to Azure Integration Services.

Preferred Qualifications

• MuleSoft certifications (for example MuleSoft Certified Developer/Platform Architect).
• Familiarity with microservices integration and serverless/event-triggered processing patterns.
• Experience in Agile delivery models and DevOps practices.

Core Competencies

• MuleSoft development leadership.
• API-Led integration implementation.
• Event-driven architecture delivery.
• API design and lifecycle governance.
• Integration security and reliability engineering.
• Team mentoring and technical ownership.

What AmeriLife Offers

A comprehensive benefits package that includes PTO, medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, disability insurance, and life insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

We are committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable state and local disability laws. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Requests for accommodation will be handled confidentially. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Pay Transparency Statement

We are committed to pay transparency and equity, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Compensation for this role will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and market factors. Where required by law, the pay range for this position will be disclosed in the job posting or provided upon request. Additional compensation information, such as benefits, bonuses, and commissions, will be provided as required by law. We do not discriminate or retaliate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant, as protected under applicable law. Pay ranges are available upon request.

Background Screening Statement

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, which may include employment verification, education verification, criminal history check, and other job-related inquiries, as permitted by law. All screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and information collected will be kept confidential. If any adverse decision is made based on the results, applicants will be notified and given an opportunity to respond.