IBM Sterling Upgrade Architect

Role Summary:

Senior IBM Sterling Architect responsible for designing and leading enterprise B2B integration solutions using Sterling B2B Integrator (B2Bi), Sterling File Gateway (SFG), and SEAS.

The role focuses on end-to-end architecture, secure data exchange, and high-volume file transfer ecosystems, while driving modernization and scalability of integration platforms.

Key Skills:
Strong expertise in IBM B2Bi, SFG, SEAS, EDI (X12/EDIFACT), and integration protocols (AS2, SFTP, HTTPS), along with hands-on experience in BPML development, EDI mapping, and API/web services integration. Deep knowledge of security (SSO, SEAS, certificates, encryption), performance tuning, and high-availability architectures.

Proficiency in Unix/Linux, databases, and network/security concepts (DMZ, TLS) is essential.

Experience (Upgrade-Focused):
10+ years of integration experience with proven ownership of IBM Sterling upgrade programs, including B2Bi, SFG, and SEAS version upgrades.

Ability to define upgrade strategy (in-place vs migration), perform impact analysis, and execute low-risk cutovers with rollback planning.

Experience in modernizing legacy B2B systems, leading cross-functional teams, and managing enterprise-scale transformation initiatives is critical.