IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (B2BI) EDI Specialist

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (B2BI) EDI Specialist with strong expertise in installation, configuration, administration, performance tuning, and production support of the IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Product Suite. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in EDI/B2B architecture, map development, trading partner onboarding, communication protocols, and troubleshooting complex production issues.

Must Have Skills 8+ years of strong hands-on experience with IBM Sterling B2B Integrator including installation, configuration, administration, and performance tuning. Experience in application administration and production support for EDI/B2B architecture. Strong troubleshooting skills in application health, configuration, performance, and EDI transaction failures within IBM Sterling B2B Integrator.

Experience with system performance monitoring, load handling, and queue management in B2BI. Experience with IBM Sterling B2B Integrator upgrades, patches, and hotfixes.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, support, and tune the IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Product Suite. Provide application administration support for EDI/B2B architecture and production environments. Develop and maintain maps using Sterling Integrator Map Editor. Troubleshoot complex EDI failures, system issues, and communication failures in Sterling B2B Integrator.

Work with trading partners and internal teams to resolve data, mapping, and communication protocol issues. Support and manage communication protocols such as AS2, SFTP, HTTPS, and FTP. Manage migration and onboarding of trading partners across different communication protocols. Update and maintain AS2 certificates and SSH profiles for trading partners using Sterling B2B Integrator.

Participate in production support, incident troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and error handling/log analysis. Perform system and application performance analysis to identify issues and recommend corrective actions. Create technical documentation and communicate project updates clearly with relevant teams. Conduct training sessions and knowledge transfer for project and support teams.

Requirements

Strong banking and financial services domain experience , with in‑depth knowledge of payment processing systems and financial messaging standards Hands‑on expertise in payment operations , including: ACH, wire transfers, cheques, and RTP (Real‑Time Payments) SWIFT messaging standards NACHA file processing and settlement workflows Solid understanding of the end‑to‑end payment lifecycle , reconciliation processes, and applicable banking regulations Proven expertise in EDI/B2B integration and industry standards Strong experience working in UNIX/Linux environments Hands‑on experience with EDI document formats , including: ANSI X12 XML Flat files Extensive experience with EDI transaction sets , including: 850 (Purchase Order) 855 (Purchase Order Acknowledgment) 856 (Advance Ship Notice) 810 (Invoice) 997 (Functional Acknowledgment) 204 (Motor Carrier Load Tender) 210 (Motor Carrier Freight Details and Invoice) 822 (NACHA) Experience working with Sterling B2B Integrator or similar EDI/B2B middleware platforms.

Strong Business Analyst (BA) skills , with the ability to support and coordinate across multiple applications and systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills , with the ability to work effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.