Integration Consultant – Sterling Integrator Specialist

Location: Bengaluru (Hybrid)
Experience Range: 6 to 10 Years
Education Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Role Proficiency

Under the supervision of a Senior Lead, analyze and develop applications within ERP/CRM systems and design integration solutions using the IBM Sterling Suite and related technologies.

Primary Responsibilities Design & Development

Own the technical implementation of the integration platform.

Analyze, design, and develop integration components using Sterling B2B Integrator, ITX, ITXA, and Lightwell (LW).

Develop EDI maps, business processes, and trading partner configurations.

Implement APIs and support SOAP/SAP/JDBC-based integrations.

Platform & Administration

Perform Sterling suite server management, patching, installations, and upgrades.

Monitor performance and perform capacity planning and tuning.

Manage version control, transport processes, and system health.

Ensure stability and scalability of integration systems on AWS.

Deployment & Testing

Implement new integrations, enhancements, and migration activities.

Ensure test class coverage and adhere to coding standards.

Handle deployment issues and perform root cause analysis.

Client & Stakeholder Interaction

Effectively engage with business and technical stakeholders.

Present solution designs, provide technical documentation, and lead implementation reviews.

Provide technical support for B2B transactions and manage critical incidents.

Team & Knowledge Management

Mentor junior team members on technical issues and best practices.

Contribute to reusable artifacts, project documentation, and internal knowledge base.

Participate in hiring and onboarding activities.

Continuous Improvement

Proactively propose and implement process and code improvements.

Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and drive adoption within the team.

Must Have Skills

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator – hands-on experience in maps, business processes, admin tasks

ITX / ITXA (IBM Transformation Extender)

Lightwell Framework (LW)

EDI Standards: EDIFACT, X12, TRADACOMS, XML, IDOC, flat file formats

Security & Encryption: PGP, SSL, secure protocols (AS2, SFTP, HTTPS, VAN, MQ)

System Integration Knowledge: SAP integration, JDBC, API, SOAP

Admin Skills: Server management, patching, installation, troubleshooting

Scripting: Strong UNIX shell scripting

Database Skills: SQL and performance monitoring

Production Support: Experience in providing tech support for B2B transactions and root cause analysis

Soft Skills: Strong stakeholder management, communication, and documentation

Good to Have Skills

Exposure to AWS cloud services

Experience with Sterling File Gateway, MQ, and other integration tools

Knowledge of MuleSoft, Informatica On Cloud (IOC), or similar platforms

Familiarity with Containers/Docker, Networking, and DevOps tools

Coding skills in Java, Python

Experience in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban)

Project Overview

The integration platform is hosted on AWS and integrates with internal systems (ERP, Finance, Commerce) and 150+ trading partners (Retailers, 3PLs, Banks, Suppliers) across ANZ, EU, and US. The role will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams to design and build secure and scalable interfaces for a Supply Chain Management (SCM) ecosystem.

Outcomes Expected

Deliver robust integration solutions with minimal defects.

Ensure performance and scalability of Sterling-based integrations.

Maintain documentation and reusable code components.

Consistently meet SLA for production issues.

Contribute to process automation and performance improvement.

Measures of Success

Adherence to coding and deployment standards

Timely delivery of change requests and new integrations

Minimal post-production issues

Client appreciation and stakeholder satisfaction

Innovation in performance tuning and automation

Certifications (Preferred)

IBM Sterling Certified Developer/Admin

AWS Cloud Practitioner or Associate Level

Agile/Scrum certifications