Integration Developer

Position Overview

J Barbour & Sons is seeking an experienced Integration Developer to join our IT team during an exciting period of modernization. You will play a key role in developing and maintaining enterprise-level integrations that connect our cloud and on‑premise systems, B2B partners, and e‑commerce 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 utilizing REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, and RAML.
• Database Integration: Develop and optimize 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 optimization 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 shop
• 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
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Reward & Recognition Program
• Length of Service Rewards

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.