IBM Sterling Integration Engineer, EDI, SAFe

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Job Description:

  • Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise-level system integrations connecting customer platforms through EDI, APIs, and event-driven architectures
  • Serve as the technical authority responsible for setting architectural standards and leading integration projects from conception through deployment
  • Design and architect enterprise-level EDI platforms from the ground up with comprehensive knowledge of all Sterling Integrator components
  • Develop and optimize complex business processes using BPML/BPML2 for orchestration and workflow automation
  • Create advanced EDI maps using Sterling Map Editor supporting X12, EDIFACT, TRADACOMS, and XML standards
  • Implement high-volume translation, enveloping/de-enveloping, and compliance validation processes
  • Configure and optimize Sterling Integrator services, adapters, code lists, and business processes
  • Perform system administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting using Sterling logs, message tracking, and monitoring tools
  • Architect and implement secure B2B communication protocols including AS2, SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and OFTP2
  • Design and develop EDI integrations supporting X12, EDIFACT, XML/EDI, and CICA standards
  • Build REST and SOAP API integrations with expertise in XML, JSON, XSLT, and XPath
  • Implement secure communications including TLS/SSL handshake configuration, PGP/GPG encryption, and certificate lifecycle management
  • Design any-to-any mapping solutions connecting diverse data formats and systems
  • Lead integration projects connecting IBM Sterling with Oracle ERP and other enterprise applications
  • Develop EDI mapping solutions for Oracle with deep understanding of Oracle data structures and business processes
  • Design event-driven integrations enabling real-time data synchronization across platforms
  • Implement customer onboarding workflows and self-service capabilities
  • Support and maintain IBM Sterling Business Suite components including: Sterling B2B Integrator, Sterling File Gateway, Sterling Control Center, Sterling External Authentication Server, Sterling Secure Proxy, Sterling Connect:Direct
  • Perform system administration tasks including user management, security configuration, and system monitoring
  • Conduct performance tuning and optimization to ensure high availability and scalability
  • Design cloud-based Sterling deployments on AWS, GCP, or Azure platforms
  • Lead EDI migration projects from on-premises to cloud environments
  • Implement cloud-native integration patterns and best practices
  • Optimize Sterling architecture for cloud scalability, resilience, and cost-efficiency
  • Set architectural standards and best practices for integration projects.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to design patterns and coding standards
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
  • Document architecture decisions, integration patterns, and technical specifications
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting of Sterling B2B Integrator issues using logs, message tracking, and diagnostic tools
  • Resolve complex integration failures, performance bottlenecks, and connectivity issues
  • Analyze network connections, ports, database configurations, and protocol-specific problems
  • Provide production support and incident resolution for critical integration workflows.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field required
  • Minimum 8+ years of hands-on technical experience with IBM Sterling software suite required
  • Proven track record architecting and implementing enterprise-level EDI platforms from the ground up
  • Extensive experience with IBM Sterling B2B Integrator deployment architecture, design, and development
  • Prior experience leading EDI migration projects
  • Experience integrating with Oracle ERP systems highly desirable
  • Background supporting EAI and B2B integration tools
  • Expert-level development and architecture in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (SBI)
  • Advanced Business Process Modeling using BPML/BPML2 for design, orchestration, and optimization
  • Complex EDI map development using Sterling Map Editor supporting X12, EDIFACT, TRADACOMS
  • High-volume translation, enveloping/de-enveloping, and compliance validation.
  • Mastery of B2B communication protocols: AS2, SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, OFTP2
  • Advanced EDI standards knowledge: X12, EDIFACT, XML/EDI, CICA
  • Strong integration experience with REST, SOAP, XML, JSON, XSLT, XPath
  • Secure communications expertise: TLS/SSL handshake troubleshooting, PGP/GPG encryption, certificate lifecycle management
  • Any-to-any mapping capabilities across diverse data formats and systems
  • Technical Skills: Deep understanding of network connections, ports, and database concepts
  • Clear knowledge of communication protocols: HTTPS, SFTP, FTP/S, AS2
  • Experience with IBM Sterling Business Suite components (B2B Integrator, File Gateway, Control Center, External Authentication Server, Secure Proxy, Connect:Direct)
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) with understanding of cloud hosting concepts
  • Strong SQL and database management skills
  • Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN)
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Retirement planning options
  • Personal growth opportunities
  • Time off for personal moments
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