MuleSoft Java Developer - Director

We are seeking an experienced MuleSoft Platform Developer and Administrator to design, develop, operate, and scale enterprise integrations and APIs using the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Software Engineering position at the Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.

This role combines hands-on development with MULESOFT platform administration, governance, and operational excellence along with Java/React development background. The ideal candidate has strong experience building resilient integrations, managing MuleSoft environments, and collaborating with architecture.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you'll do in the role:

• Design and develop scalable integrations and REST/SOAP APIs using Mule 4 and Anypoint Platform
• Build reusable APIs and integrations following API‑led connectivity (System, Process, Experience layers)
• Implement error handling, retries, circuit breakers, logging, and monitoring best practices
• Develop integrations with enterprise systems such as CRM, SaaS platforms, databases, internal SOA architectures, and messaging systems (AMQ, Kafka)
• Ensure API performance, security, and reliability in high‑throughput environments
• Write automated unit and integration tests using MUnit
• Maintain API inventory, integration patterns, and documentation

Java Backend Development

• Design and develop backend services and microservices using Java (Spring / Spring Boot) to support integration, API, and business logic needs
• Implement RESTful services, domain models, and service orchestration that integrate with MuleSoft APIs and enterprise platforms
• Ensure backend services meet performance, scalability, security, and resiliency standards
• Write unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, or similar frameworks
• Collaborate with architecture and platform teams to align Java services with enterprise standards and integration patterns

React Frontend / Component Development

• Develop reusable, modular UI components using React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
• Build frontend components that consume MuleSoft and Java‑based APIs
• Ensure responsive, accessible, and performant user interfaces following enterprise UI/UX standards
• Collaborate with designers, backend engineers, and integration teams to deliver end‑to‑end solutions
• Maintain frontend code quality through testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices

Platform Administration & Operations

• Administer and support Anypoint Platform (Runtime Manager, Anypoint Studio, API Manager, Exchange)
• Manage environments, deployment models, certificates, security policies, and access controls
• Monitor runtime health, performance, and availability; proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Perform patching, upgrades, and platform maintenance
• Support hybrid and cloud deployments (CloudHub, CloudHub 2.0, on‑prem, or RTF)

API Management & Governance

• Enforce API lifecycle management including design, versioning, publishing, and retirement
• Apply security policies (OAuth 2.0, JWT, client credentials, rate limiting, IP whitelisting)
• Drive adherence to enterprise integration and API standards
• Maintain API documentation and promote reuse via Exchange

DevOps & Automation

• Integrate MuleSoft, Java, and React deployments with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.)
• Automate builds, deployments, and environment configuration using Maven, scripts, and infrastructure‑as‑code
• Partner with DevOps teams on logging, monitoring, alerting, and release management

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with enterprise architects, platform teams, frontend and backend developers, and business stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship across MuleSoft, Java, and React development
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to integration and application roadmaps
• Support production incidents and root cause analyses

What you will bring to the role:

• 5–8+ years of experience in integration development, with 3+ years on MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
• Strong hands‑on experience with Mule 4, DataWeave 2.x, and API‑led connectivity patterns
• Experience administering Anypoint Platform components (Runtime Manager, API Manager, Exchange)
• Hands on experience with Java/React development, Spring, REST, SOAP, HTTP, OAuth 2.0, TLS, JSON, XML
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proficiency with CI/CD, Git‑based version control, and Maven
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience supporting production systems

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• MuleSoft certifications (Developer, Integration Architect, or Platform Architect)
• Experience with Runtime Fabric (RTF)
• Knowledge of event‑driven architectures (Kafka, MQ, queues, topics)
• Experience implementing enterprise observability (Splunk, Kibana)
• Prior experience working in large-scale, regulated, or highly available environments.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Ability to balance development speed with platform stability and governance
• Proactive, ownership‑driven mindset
• Comfortable working in agile, cross‑functional teams

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Reliable and secure MuleSoft platform with minimal runtime incidents
• Well‑designed, reusable APIs and integrations adopted across teams
• Automated, repeatable deployments with strong governance
• Improved time‑to‑market for enterprise integrations

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.  Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.  Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.

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