Software Engineer (focus on Web API) SFCC / SFRA

Job Title: Software Engineer (focus on Web API) SFCC / SFRA

Location Remote (EST or CST)

Duration 10 -11 months

Pay Rate -$60-65/hr

Project Context:

Salesforce B2C eCommerce implementations supporting SFRA storefronts, OMS integrations, and payment gateway functionality.

Core- (focus on Web API)

Summary:

We are seeking a Web API-focused Software Engineer with hands-on experience in Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) and SFRA (Storefront Reference Architecture) to design, build, and optimize API-driven eCommerce capabilities. You will develop and maintain integrations (OCAPI/SCAPI), build middleware/API services, and enable headless and omni-channel experiences. The ideal candidate also brings exposure to AI/ML and Generative AI (GenAI) to enhance personalization, search relevance, recommendations, and operational insights.

5+ years backend or full-stack engineering, 3+ years SFCC/SFRA API development.
Strong understanding of OCAPI, Open Commerce APIs, and SFRA backend architecture, and Business Manager.
Own development of API services, backend integrations, and system-to-system flows.
Partner with architects and external vendors to design scalable commerce APIs.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and DevOps principles.
Performance optimization (caching, CDN, async processing) and observability/APM.
SFCC / SFRA certification is a plus.
Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain OCAPI Shop & Data API configurations.
Build custom APIs, services, and integrations using SFRA backend patterns
Manage cartridge structure, server-side JS modules, and service framework configs.
Build integrations with OMS, payment gateways, search, ESPs, and middleware.
Develop and optimize jobs, service calls, caching strategies, and error handling.
Create robust API documentation, versioning, and integration guidelines.
Implement logging, monitoring, and debugging strategies using Log Center.
Integrate with third-party services (search, analytics, recommendations, payments).
Collaborate with Web, Architecture, and QA teams to ensure stable end-to-end flows.
Qualifications:

5+ years backend or full-stack engineering, 3+ years SFCC/SFRA API development.
Strong understanding of server-side JavaScript, JSON schemas, and REST principles.
Expertise with OCAPI Shop/Data, Custom APIs, and SFRA server-side architecture.
Experience building scalable integrations (OMS, payment gateways, taxes, search).
Strong skills in debugging using Log Center, service logs, and middleware tracing.
Proven experience building RESTful APIs, integrations, and middleware (Node.js or Java).
Salesforce Certified B2C Commerce Developer (highly preferred).
Salesforce Platform Developer I (nice to have).
Common Skills & Tools:

APIs & Frameworks: OCAPI, REST, SOAP (optional), Node-style server JS, SFCC Service Framework.
SFCC Skills: SFRA controllers, ISML, OCAPI, cartridge architecture, Model View Controller, Business Manager configuration
Platforms: SFCC Business Manager (services, jobs, security, API configs).
Domains: Order flows, payment authorization/capture/refund, inventory, tax integrations, third-party middleware (MuleSoft, Boomi, etc.).
Tools: Postman, Git, BitBucket, Jira, Log Center, API documentation tools.
Certifications: SFCC B2C Developer certificate (preferred).