Integration Developer

Position Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Integration Developer to join our IT team here at Barbour House in South Shields during an exciting period of modernisation. You will play a key role in developing and maintaining enterprise-level integrations that connect our cloud and on-premise systems, B2B partners, and ecommerce channels. Using a modern API-led architecture, specifically the Salesforce Mule Soft Anypoint Platform, you will ensure reliable data movement across the entire Barbour ecosystem.

This role is ideal for a technical problem-solver who enjoys working with SQL Server, SSIS, and modern API technologies to support a global retail brand.

• Development & Maintenance:
  Design, build and maintain integrations using Mule Soft Anypoint Platform and Cloud Hub.
• API Management:
  Build APIs utilising REST, SOAP, JSON, XML and RAML.
• Database Integration:
  Develop and optimise SQL queries, stored procedures, and SSIS ETL packages to support data pipelines.
• System Connectivity:
  Implement seamless integrations between internal systems, cloud platforms and external trading partners.
• Testing & Support:
  Perform unit and integration testing while providing 2nd and 3rd level support for API failures and database errors.
• Documentation:
  Maintain technical specifications, data mappings, and interface documentation.
• Collaboration:
  
  Participate in design discussions with architects and work closely with project managers and external vendors in an agile environment.

• Technical Proficiency:
  Demonstrable experience with Mule Soft Anypoint Platform and Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
• Database Expertise:
  Strong SQL skills, including performance optimisation and data transformation.
• Architecture Knowledge:
  Solid understanding of API-led integration architecture and enterprise integration patterns.
• Problem Solving:
  Ability to convert complex business requirements into technical designs and troubleshoot across middleware and databases.
• Tools:
  Experience using Azure Dev Ops, Git, Jira, and Confluence within an Agile delivery framework.
• Education:
  
  Computer Science degree or equivalent professional training and experience.
• Sector Knowledge:
  Experience in apparel, fashion, or retail is considered a distinct advantage.

• Discretionary Company bonus scheme
• Staff discount
• Staff shop
• Healthcare cash plan
• 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
• Access to training and development activities to support your career development
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Operate hybrid & flexible working
• 4pm finish on a Friday
• Wellbeing support
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Reward & Recognition Program
• Length of Service Rewards

Note:

In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.