API Developer

We are seeking an experienced SFCC API Developer to support and enhance a modern Headless Commerce platform built on Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC). This role focuses on developing API-driven solutions, SCAPI integrations, and Backend for Frontend (BFF) services that enable scalable and seamless storefront experiences across global commerce channels.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience with SCAPI, OCAPI, API orchestration, and backend integration development while collaborating closely with Full Stack Developers, Architects, and cross-functional teams to support ongoing modernization initiatives.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain API-driven solutions for Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC).
• Develop and enhance integrations using SCAPI, OCAPI, REST APIs, and web services.
• Collaborate with Full Stack Developers to define and implement BFF (Backend for Frontend) services supporting headless storefront experiences.
• Build reusable APIs and integration services to support commerce, customer, product, pricing, inventory, and checkout capabilities.
• Develop and maintain Service Framework integrations with enterprise and third-party systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve API, integration, and application issues across development and production environments.
• Participate in solution design discussions and contribute to API architecture and integration best practices.
• Support release activities, deployment validation, and post-release monitoring.
• Ensure API solutions meet security, scalability, performance, and maintainability standards.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, API specifications, and integration design artifacts.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of experience in API development and integration engineering.
• 3+ years of hands-on Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) development experience.
• Strong experience with SCAPI and OCAPI development.
• Experience designing and developing REST APIs and web services.
• Strong understanding of API security, OAuth, authentication, and authorization concepts.
• Experience with JavaScript and backend integration development.
• Experience working with SFCC Service Framework.
• Experience designing reusable API services and integration patterns.
• Understanding of headless commerce and composable architecture principles.
• Experience integrating SFCC with enterprise and third-party systems.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  

Technical Skills

Mandatory

• Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC)
• SCAPI
• OCAPI
• REST APIs and Web Services
• JavaScript
• Service Framework
• API Security (OAuth, Authentication, Authorization)
• API Troubleshooting and Debugging
• Salesforce B2C Commerce Developer Certification

Preferred

• Backend for Frontend (BFF) architecture
• Headless Commerce implementations
• OMS integrations (Sterling OMS preferred)
• Payment integrations
• Search and merchandising platforms
• Analytics and tagging platforms
• Jobs Framework
• Postman or similar API testing tools
• Git Version Control
• Salesforce B2C Commerce Architect Certification

Good to Have

• Composable Commerce experience
• Fraud prevention platforms (Forter or similar)
• Tax integrations (Vertex or similar)
• Shipping and fulfilment integrations
• Retail and omnichannel commerce experience

Desired Competencies

• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Full Stack Developers and Architects.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work across multiple integrations and distributed systems.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on API quality and performance.
• Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Location:

DGS India - Pune - Indiqube Orchid

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent