Lead MuleSoft Developer

Purpose of the role

At Capita we are recruiting a MuleSoft Lead Developer to be responsible for end-to-end delivery of APIs, integrations, and reusable assets on the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform. *CANDIADTES MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE*

What you'll be doing

• Design, develop, and maintain APIs using API-led connectivity across System, Process, and Experience layers.
• Implement complex integration patterns including event-driven flows, batch processing, streaming, and orchestration.
• Lead development on projects, ensuring high-quality engineering and adherence to Capita C4EE standards.
• Review and contribute to design specifications, RAML/OAS definitions, and integration design documents.
• Produce high-quality DataWeave transformations, reusable modules, templates, and assets for Anypoint Exchange.
• Ensure robust observability: logging, monitoring, alerting, and error-handling patterns.
• Support deployment using C4EE-managed CI/CD pipelines, Git branching models, and automated testing.
• Deliver MUnit test suites with 80% coverage.
• Provide 10-20% BAU support, including RCA, incident handling, and platform troubleshooting.
• Mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and promote engineering excellence across delivery teams.
• Contribute to C4EE playbooks, standards, and reusable frameworks.

What we are looking for

• Extensive MuleSoft development experience
• MuleSoft Certified Developer - Level 1 (required); Level 2 (preferred)
• Strong experience with Mule 4, DataWeave 2.0, and Anypoint Platform tooling
• Proven delivery in enterprise-scale, multi-system integration programmes
• Experience integrating Salesforce, SAP, ServiceNow, AWS/Azure, databases, and legacy systems
• Working knowledge of OAuth 2.0, JWT, mTLS/SSL/TLS, API policies, and API security best practice
• Familiarity with Runtime Fabric and/or CloudHub v2.0 and hybrid networking concepts

You will contribute to design decisions, implement complex integration patterns, mentor colleagues, and ensure solutions align to C4EE governance, security standards, and platform best practice.

Join Capita - Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Capita is a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services, helping some of the UK's most recognised organisations transform and thrive. We use cutting-edge technology and fearless innovation to create smarter, more efficient solutions that make a real difference. Our work spans diverse sectors - government, healthcare, education, and finance - offering you the chance to contribute to projects that impact millions of lives. At Capita, you'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, growth, and inclusion. We're committed to your development and success, providing opportunities to learn, progress, and shape better outcomes for customers and communities. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career, Capita is the place for you. Check out our website At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We're committed to your growth - offering endless opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career. Join us and discover a career with purpose. CareersWithPurpose Customer first, always ? Fearless innovation ? Achieve together Everyone is valued

What's in it for you?

• Homebased working
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• company matched pension, life assurance
• 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• paternity pay of two weeksand plenty more
• volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice - opportunity to take a paid day out of the office
• access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• opportunity to gain additional qualifications through our Learning Academy or apprenticeships to help develop your career

What we hope you'll do next

• Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
• We're an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion.
• We're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone.
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