Job Summary – Integration Engineer
Location: 4 days onsite in Cincinnati, OH (relocation required for non-local candidates)
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in design, development, testing, debugging, maintenance, and documentation of software components following SDLC best practices
- Develop, implement, and maintain EDI integrations, primarily using IBM Sterling B2Bi or similar tools
- Manage file transfers and data exchanges in compliance with EDI standards (ANSI X12, EDIFACT, etc.)
- Create and optimize complex SQL queries; some coding using Java and Angular as needed
- Work closely with suppliers and internal teams; demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills
- Lead design discussions and ensure high-quality codebase; mentor team members on software development best practices
- Implement and support CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and change management processes
- Participate in enterprise standards implementation across various technical domains (operations, infrastructure, security, etc.)
- Analyze technology environment, detect deficiencies, and recommend improvements
- Manage and coordinate with offshore teams as required
- Provide technical clarity and drive digital innovation in alignment with company’s strategic objectives
Required Skills And Experience
- 5+ years hands-on experience in software/infrastructure development, with proven track record in large-scale system design and delivery
- Expertise in EDI standards, compliance, and tools (preferably IBM Sterling B2Bi)
- Strong SQL skills; familiarity with object-oriented design, design patterns, code reusability, and unit testing
- Experience with middleware integrations (IBM MQ, APIGEE, Kafka), communication protocols (AS2, SFTP), and IBM Data Power appliance
- Experience with web technologies (Angular, Java, Spring Boot, SOAP/REST)
- Familiarity with ITSM/change management processes
- Understanding of network and security architecture
- Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills
Preferred/Desired Skills
- Retail or supply chain industry experience
- Experience with system architecture and cloud services (Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
- Experience with elastic architectures, scaling, and reliability design
- Experience working with FSMA regulations
- Experience mentoring and building inclusive, team-based environments
- DevOps experience (CI/CD, infrastructure automation) is a plus
Note: This is not a developer role, but strong coding and integration skills are required. Good communication is essential for supplier interfacing.
