Enterprise Service Layer (ESL) Developer

We are seeking a skilled Enterprise Service Layer (ESL) Developer with over five years of software development experience to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining APIs and integration services that connect digital applications with enterprise backend systems. This role requires strong expertise in REST APIs, microservices, backend development, and enterprise system integration. The position offers flexibility with onsite, offshore, or hybrid work arrangements.

Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain Enterprise Service Layer services and APIs.
- Build REST APIs and microservices to facilitate seamless integration between applications and backend systems.
- Develop and maintain integration services using appropriate API and messaging approaches.
- Manage API validation, transformation, error handling, and logging processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to APIs, integrations, and production environments.
- Write clean, reusable, maintainable, and testable code adhering to best practices.
- Participate actively in code reviews and ensure compliance with API and development standards.
- Collaborate effectively with Architects, Commerce Developers, Front-End Developers, Backend Developers, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of overall software development experience.
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience in API development, microservices, middleware, backend development, or enterprise integration.
- Proven ability to integrate applications with enterprise or backend systems.
- Strong hands-on experience with REST APIs and microservices architecture.
- Proficiency in at least one backend technology such as Java/Spring Boot, .NET, or Node.js.
- Solid understanding of JSON, HTTP/HTTPS protocols, and web services.
- Knowledge of API integration patterns and experience with API authentication and authorization mechanisms.
- Familiarity with version control systems like Git and CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Skills
- Experience working with API Gateway or API Management platforms.
- Knowledge of messaging systems or event-driven integration patterns.
- Exposure to Commerce or eCommerce platform integrations.
- Familiarity with cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.

This role is ideal for a developer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about building scalable and maintainable integration solutions. Candidates with experience in commerce or eCommerce integration environments will find this opportunity particularly rewarding.