EDI Technical Architect
Role: EDI Technical Architect Location: Remote (Occasional travel to client location in Dallas, TX) Experience Required: 14+ Years Duration: Long Term Job Summary We are seeking an experienced EDI Technical Architect to design, implement, and support secure B2B/EDI integration platforms, Azure cloud architectures, and Java-based enterprise microservices. In this role, you will lead integrations between IBM Sterling Integrator (SI) and enterprise core systems, manage partner onboarding (AS2/SFTP), automate EDI workflows, and drive cloud modernization using Azure serverless architectures and microservices.
Key Responsibilities
EDI Architecture & B2B Integration: Provide architectural guidance for IBM Sterling Integrator (SI) to enterprise core system integrations (CIMS/B2Bi). Oversee EDI transaction management, enveloping, acknowledgments (997/999), error handling, and replay mechanisms. Define AS2 and SFTP connectivity standards, security configurations, trading partner onboarding processes, and guidelines. Troubleshoot complex EDI mapping errors, communication failures, and protocol-related connectivity issues with external trading partners. Java Application & API Engineering: Design, develop, and support Java-based microservices and RESTful APIs using Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Security. Architect, deploy, and maintain Java-based enterprise applications in production environments to ensure high availability and stability. Azure Cloud Architecture & Modernization: Lead technical architecture, solution design, and cloud migration initiatives on Microsoft Azure. Design serverless integration solutions using Azure Functions and cloud-native services. Infrastructure, Shell Scripting & Operations: Administer and support Linux/Unix server environments, including deployment activities and shell script automation. Work with relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases to support high-throughput enterprise integrations. Qualifications & Technical Skills Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields (B.E. / M.E. / / / . / .). Technical certifications in Azure Cloud, Java, or Integration platforms are highly desirable. Mandatory Requirements: Experience: 10+ years as a Technical Architect in EDI, enterprise integration patterns, and B2B communication. EDI Platform: Hands-on experience with IBM Sterling Integrator (processing, partner onboarding, transaction management, B2B workflows). EDI Protocols & Standards: Deep understanding of EDI standards, 997/999 acknowledgments, AS2, and SFTP protocols. Java Stack: Advanced Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, REST APIs, and microservices architecture. Cloud Platform: Microsoft Azure (Azure Functions, serverless architecture, cloud migration). OS & Scripting: Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting. Databases: Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL database management. Good to Have Skills: Front-end development experience with Angular, React, HTML, CSS, or JavaScript. Containerization and orchestration experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with Git, CI/CD automation pipelines, and DevOps practices.