IBM Sterling Upgrade Lead

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.