The Barbour story began in 1894 in South Shields in the North East of England. Founder John Barbour began supplying oilskins and other garments to protect the growing community of sailors, fishermen and dockers. Still family owned and now fifth generation, Barbour HQ remains in South Shields. Under the leadership of Chairman Dame Margaret Barbour, Barbour has grown into a lifestyle brand sold in over 55 countries worldwide including Europe, the US and Asia offering a wardrobe of stylish functional clothing, footwear and accessories inspired by the unique values of the British countryside. The iconic Barbour Bedale and Barbour Beaufort wax jackets continue to be made by hand in the factory in South Shields. In 2020, Barbour launched Wax for Life, an overarching name for all of Barbour’s wax services designed to encourage customers to extend the life of their wax garments. Wax for Life includes re-waxing and repairs (first introduced in 1921) and Barbour Re-Loved an upcycling circularity initiative. Each year over 70,000 wax garments are sent back to Barbour globally to be repaired, rewaxed or altered.
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 MuleSoft 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Development & Maintenance: Design, build, and maintain integrations using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform and CloudHub.
* 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.
Skills and Experience
* Technical Proficiency: Demonstrable experience with MuleSoft 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 DevOps, 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
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.
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