Are you passionate about driving seamless B2B integrations and bringing systems to life As an EDI B2Bi Developer youll play a pivotal role in revolutionizing how businesses connect and exchange data.
General Responsibilities:
Development and Integration:
- Create and implement translation mappings using cXML and other EDI formats.
- Configure and maintain client interfaces for B2B transactions including punchout catalog setup and cXML transformation.
Transaction and Transmission Management:
- Manage cXML transactions such as purchase orders invoices advanced shipping notices (ASN) and other related documents.
- Resolve transmission failures and troubleshoot EDI process issues.
- Ensure efficient communication with external platforms using protocols such as HTTP HTTPS JSON and web services.
Collaboration with Procurement Platforms:
- Set up and manage punchout catalogs and cXML transactions within procurement platforms like Ariba Coupa and Taulia.
Automation and Security:
- Automate operational processes while adhering to strict security requirements.
- Develop tools for monitoring and managing production systems.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Work with internal teams and clients to ensure proper system integration and problem resolution.
- Explain technical processes and protocols to teams and management.
Specific Technical Responsibilities:
Data and Format Management:
- Work with various data formats (cXML ANSI X12 XML CSV delimited and positional flat files).
- Manage file transfers through protocols like FTPs HTTP HTTPS and SOAP.
IT Infrastructure:
- Administer API connections for integration with external platforms.
- Configure SSH communication on UNIX including key generation and management.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify and implement industry best practices.
- Optimize processes related to infrastructure and development.
Monitoring and Maintenance:
- Implement monitor and manage systems and applications to ensure optimal performance.
B2B System Integration:
- Leverage experience with tools and platforms such as IBM Sterling B2B Integrator and Sterling Secure Proxy.
MustHave Criteria:
Educational Background:
- Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Technical Expertise:
- Proficiency in translation mapping using cXML punchout and web programming (IIS).
- Experience with cXML transactions including purchase orders invoices ASN and punchout catalogs (e.g. inventory pricing).
- Familiarity with cXML transmissions via Web Services HTTP/HTTPS JSON NetSuite .NET Framework.
- Handson experience with data formats such as cXML ANSI X12 XML CSV and EDI.
Platforms and Tools:
- Strong understanding of procurement platforms like Ariba Coupa and Taulia including punchout catalog setup.
- Experience in B2B punchout processes cXML transformations and customer interface configurations.
- Knowledge of API communication and UNIXbased SSH setup.
ProblemSolving:
- Proven ability to troubleshoot transmission failures and resolve EDIrelated issues.
- Strong analytical and detailoriented skills.
Optional (NicetoHave) Criteria:
- Advanced Technical Skills:
- Knowledge of Perl scripting Unix/Linux Korn Shell scripting.
- Experience with IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (ISB2BI) and Sterling Secure Proxy.
- Basic knowledge of MQ tools and SOAPbased file transfer.
- Industry Knowledge:
- Strong familiarity with B2B EDI terminology and standards (e.g. X12 EDI XML cXML).
- Awareness of current industry trends and best practices.
- Soft Skills:
- Effective communication skills to explain protocols and processes to teams and management.
- Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
- Automation and Improvement:
- Experience building tools for automation deployment and system monitoring.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and system optimization.