IBM Sterling EDI Consultant / Senior Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain EDI integrations using IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (Version 5.2.6 or higher).
  • Develop and maintain EDI maps, translation rules, business processes, and workflows to facilitate data exchange with trading partners.
  • Configure and support EDI transactions based on ANSI X12, EDIFACT, XML, and other industry-standard formats.
  • Implement and manage communication protocols including AS2, SFTP, FTP, OFTP2, VAN, and Mailbox services.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve EDI transaction failures, connectivity issues, and data discrepancies.
  • Coordinate onboarding of new trading partners, including connectivity setup, testing, validation, and production deployment.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, application teams, and external partners to gather and analyze integration requirements.
  • Support integration between EDI platforms and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, and other enterprise applications.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation including mapping specifications, trading partner profiles, process flows, and data interchange agreements.
  • Assist in EDI platform upgrades, migrations, implementations, and enhancement projects.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to improve operational stability.
  • Ensure compliance with EDI standards, security policies, and governance guidelines.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (Version 5.2.6 or higher).
  • Strong knowledge of EDI standards including ANSI X12, EDIFACT, XML, and AS2.
  • Experience in EDI mapping, translation development, and business process configuration.
  • Hands-on experience with communication protocols such as AS2, SFTP, FTP, OFTP2, VAN, and Mailbox.
  • Strong understanding of B2B integration concepts and EDI lifecycle management.
  • Experience integrating EDI solutions with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar systems.
  • Knowledge of Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Retail, and Order-to-Cash business processes.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in production support environments.
  • Experience with Linux/Unix environments and file transfer mechanisms.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• IBM Sterling B2B Integrator certification preferred.
  • Experience with Sterling File Gateway (SFG).
  • Experience in global B2B integration and trading partner management.
  • Knowledge of APIs, REST/SOAP services, and modern integration platforms.
  • Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and DevOps practices.
  • Exposure to cloud integration platforms and enterprise middleware solutions.