IBM Sterling Integration Engineer, EDI, SAFe

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design, architecture, and execution of enterprise-level system integrations that connect customer platforms through EDI, APIs, and event-driven architectures.

• Act as the technical authority responsible for establishing architectural standards and guiding integration projects from initial concept to deployment.

• Design and architect EDI platforms at an enterprise level from inception, possessing extensive knowledge of all Sterling Integrator components.

• Develop and enhance intricate business processes utilizing BPML/BPML2 for orchestration and workflow automation.

• Create sophisticated EDI maps using Sterling Map Editor that adhere to 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.

• Carry out system administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting using Sterling logs, message tracking, and monitoring tools.

• Design and implement secure B2B communication protocols including AS2, SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and OFTP2.

• Develop and design EDI integrations that support X12, EDIFACT, XML/EDI, and CICA standards.

• Construct REST and SOAP API integrations with proficiency in XML, JSON, XSLT, and XPath.

• Implement secure communication methods including TLS/SSL handshake configuration, PGP/GPG encryption, and certificate lifecycle management.

• Design any-to-any mapping solutions that connect various data formats and systems.

• Lead integration projects linking IBM Sterling with Oracle ERP and other enterprise applications.

• Develop EDI mapping solutions for Oracle with a thorough understanding of Oracle data structures and business processes.

• Design event-driven integrations that facilitate real-time data synchronization across platforms.

• Implement customer onboarding workflows and enable self-service capabilities.

• Support and maintain IBM Sterling Business Suite components such as Sterling B2B Integrator, Sterling File Gateway, Sterling Control Center, Sterling External Authentication Server, Sterling Secure Proxy, and Sterling Connect:Direct.

• Execute system administration tasks including user management, security configuration, and system monitoring.

• Conduct performance tuning and optimization to guarantee high availability and scalability.

• Design cloud-based Sterling deployments on platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

• Lead EDI migration projects transitioning from on-premises to cloud environments.

• Implement cloud-native integration patterns and best practices.

• Optimize Sterling architecture for cloud scalability, resilience, and cost-effectiveness.

• Establish architectural standards and best practices for integration projects.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.

• Conduct code reviews ensuring compliance with design patterns and coding standards.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to convert requirements into technical solutions.

• Document architectural decisions, integration patterns, and technical specifications.

• Perform advanced troubleshooting of Sterling B2B Integrator issues utilizing logs, message tracking, and diagnostic tools.

• Resolve complex integration failures, performance bottlenecks, and connectivity challenges.

• Analyze network connections, ports, database configurations, and protocol-specific issues.

• Provide production support and incident resolution for critical integration workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field is required.

• A minimum of 8+ years of hands-on technical experience with the IBM Sterling software suite is mandatory.

• Demonstrated success in architecting and implementing enterprise-level EDI platforms from the ground up.

• Extensive experience with the deployment architecture, design, and development of IBM Sterling B2B Integrator.

• Prior experience in leading EDI migration projects is essential.

• Experience integrating with Oracle ERP systems is highly desirable.

• Background in supporting EAI and B2B integration tools is required.

• Expert-level development and architecture proficiency in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (SBI).

• Advanced Business Process Modeling experience using BPML/BPML2 for design, orchestration, and optimization.

• Complex EDI map development experience using Sterling Map Editor supporting X12, EDIFACT, and TRADACOMS.

• High-volume translation, enveloping/de-enveloping, and compliance validation expertise.

• Mastery of B2B communication protocols: AS2, SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and OFTP2.

• Advanced knowledge of EDI standards: X12, EDIFACT, XML/EDI, and CICA.

• Strong integration experience with REST, SOAP, XML, JSON, XSLT, and XPath.

• Expertise in secure communications including TLS/SSL handshake troubleshooting, PGP/GPG encryption, and certificate lifecycle management.

• Proficiency in any-to-any mapping capabilities across diverse data formats and systems.

• Technical skills include a deep understanding of network connections, ports, and database concepts.

• Clear knowledge of communication protocols such as HTTPS, SFTP, FTP/S, and 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) along with an understanding of cloud hosting concepts.

• Strong SQL and database management skills are essential.

• Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN) is required.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Retirement planning options.

• Personal growth opportunities.

• Time off for personal moments.