Federal MuleSoft Developer

The posting, as Thunder wrote it

Federal MuleSoft Developer

Location: Remote (US-based). While this is a primarily remote role, possible in-person expectations include visits with customers and Thunder offices in Northern Virginia/DC.

Employment Type: Full-Time (Contingent upon contract award)

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced MuleSoft Developer to join our Federal practice. In this role, you will design and build secure, scalable integrations connecting Salesforce with external enterprise databases, legacy systems, and public sector applications. You will serve as the technical core for multi-system data flow—connecting Salesforce Public Sector Solutions (PSS) and Experience Cloud to create a seamless, efficient digital ecosystem for constituent services and agency operations.

Key Responsibilities

• API & Integration Engineering: Design, build, and maintain REST/SOAP APIs and data pipelines connecting Salesforce to legacy government databases, ERPs, and third-party platforms directly or via MuleSoft.
• Public Sector Solutions (PSS): Develop custom business logic within PSS to support government-specific workflows, including licensing, permitting, inspections, and case management.
• Salesforce: Build necessary Apex utility classes, triggers, and Lightning Web Components (LWC) tailored specifically for data transformations, custom API handlers, and portal interfaces.
• Constituent Portal Integration: Build and support secure data flows between backend government systems and Experience Cloud constituent portals.
• Legacy Modernization: Analyze legacy government information systems to identify architectural bottlenecks and implement modern, API-led migration paths.
• Security & Compliance: Enforce FedRAMP compliance, NIST standards, and strict PII/PHI safeguards for all data in transit and at rest.
• Technical Collaboration: Partner with solution architects, project leads, and federal stakeholders to translate technical requirements into clean, scalable deliverables within an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of Salesforce integration experience using REST/SOAP APIs, Bulk API, or MuleSoft (Mule 4).
• Development: 3+ years of hands-on Apex and LWC development in complex, enterprise-scale orgs.
• Salesforce Products: Proven experience with Experience Cloud; hands-on familiarity with the Public Sector Solutions (PSS) data model.
• Methodology: Practical expertise working within Agile/Scrum delivery teams.
• Clearance & Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust or Secret clearance.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Certifications

• MuleSoft Certified Developer (Level 1 or 2)
• Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II (PDII)
• Salesforce Public Sector Solutions Accredited Professional

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

At Thunder, we are committed to pay equity and transparency. The annual salary range for this position is $110,000 to $170,000 and represents the national base pay targets for this role across all U.S. locations. This disclosed range does not include additional compensation components such as discretionary bonuses, equity, or our standard employee benefits package. Actual individual pay decisions are based on a rigorous assessment of job-related factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, relevant certifications, and specific level of professional experience. Please note that it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, as compensation is tailored to the unique facts and circumstances of each specific case.

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If most of this job description describes you, then we encourage you to please apply for this role. Thunder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and is deeply committed to building and supporting our diverse team through inclusive, equitable hiring practices.

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