IBM STERLING - Developer IV

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Developer IV - IBM STERLING

Location: Columbia, SC (Hybrid – Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday onsite)

Job Type: Hybrid – Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday onsite

Duration: Long-term Contract to Hire

Interview: In-Person Preferred (If not, remote video session via Teams - must be on camera (Likely 2 rounds)

U.S. citizens are only eligible for this role.

We require candidates to be on our W2 only.

Team Name: Managed File Transfer

 

Job Description:

Minimum Required Education:

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree.

· Degree Equivalency: 4 years of job-related work experience or 2 years of job-related experience plus an associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree

 

Minimum Required Work Experience:

· 6 years of application development, systems testing, or other job-related experience.

 

Key Responsibilities:

· Gather requirements with business stakeholders and trading partners, then design and develop those requirements into profiles, accounts, BPML business processes, adapters, and services in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator.

· Manage trading partner onboarding and configure them to test bi-directional connectivity via SFTP, AS2, AWS S3, and Connect: Direct, including developing ITX mapping transformations for EDI X12, datasets, XML, and flat files.

· Perform system administration (certificates, security, performance tuning), troubleshoot across platforms using logs/DB queries/Control Center, document solutions, and participate in on-call support for critical incidents.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

· 5+ years of hands-on IBM Sterling B2B Integrator experience with BPML development, workflow design, ITX mapping, and strong knowledge of partner connectivity protocols (SFTP, AS2, AWS S3, Connect: Direct).

· Experience with Sterling File Gateway mailbox routing, ITX mapping and integration, and related components such as SSP, SEAS, SCC, and Connect: Direct.

· Solid background in Linux/Unix and scripting (Shell or Perl), with a strong understanding of certificates, encryption, SSH and PGP keys, TLS, and secure file transfer best practices.

 

We are seeking:

· An experienced IBM Sterling Integrator Analyst to lead the full lifecycle of B2B integrations from installation and partner onboarding through implementation, production support, administration, and optimization.

· A professional who can work directly with trading partners and internal teams, communicating effectively while driving stable, secure, and well-documented integrations.

· Deeply hands-on technical expert with strong troubleshooting skills across SI, SFG, Connect: Direct, SSP, and related components.

 

Successful Analysts can:

· Proactively and effectively communicate with business partners, internal stakeholders, and technical teams; seamlessly onboard multiple trading partners with minimal turnaround time.

· Maintain a stable, high-performing integration environment with proactive monitoring.

· Develop well-documented systems and repeatable processes.

· Rapidly resolve production issues with minimal business impact.

 

Technical Qualifications:

· IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (SI): Develop and maintain integration configurations and BP workflows.

· IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG): Configure partner onboarding and file routing via mailbox frameworks.

· IBM Sterling MyFileGateway (MFG): Support secure web-based external file exchange for business users.

· IBM Sterling Transformation Extender (ITX): Build and maintain data transformation maps.

· IBM Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP): Configure a secure gateway for controlled external connectivity.

· IBM Sterling Control Center (SCC): Set up monitoring, alerts, and reports on file transfer activity.

· IBM Sterling Connect: Direct: Enable and support automated, secure file transfers between C:D nodes.

\nCompany Description

A global technology company that develops and delivers a wide range of software, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, productivity, business, and enterprise solutions. It supports organizations worldwide through platforms and services used for workplace collaboration, data management, application development, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

Company Description

A global technology company that develops and delivers a wide range of software, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, productivity, business, and enterprise solutions. It supports organizations worldwide through platforms and services used for workplace collaboration, data management, application development, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.