Senior Integration Engineer / IBM Transformation Extender (ITX) Specialist Healthcare EDI

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Integration Engineer with deep expertise in IBM Transformation Extender (ITX/ITXA) and Healthcare EDI integrations to design, build, and support enterprise-grade integration solutions. This role requires strong hands-on experience with EDI mapping, REST-based integrations, CI/CD pipelines, cloud technologies, and DevOps practices, along with the ability to mentor teams and communicate effectively across technical and business stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ITX and healthcare EDI standards, contributing to large-scale, mission-critical integration platforms in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

·       Design, develop, modify, test, and deploy IBM Transformation Extender (ITX/ITXA) maps and type trees

·       Lead healthcare EDI mapping efforts for standard transactions including 837, 834, 835, 270, 271, 276, 277, 999, and 277CA

·       Build mappings across multiple file formats including XML, JSON, CSV, flat files (positional and delimited)

·       Serve as SME for ITX Healthcare Pack, ensuring compliance with EDI standards and regulatory requirements

·       Integrate ITX solutions using REST APIs, adapters (File, MQ, Database, SOAP), and messaging platforms

·       Execute and manage maps using SPE Console, Command Server, Launcher, Integration Servers

·       Support testing, validation, promotion, and deployment of integration artifacts across environments

·       Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate ITX workflows into CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments

·       Participate in product upgrades and platform enhancements involving ITX, ITXA, IBM Sterling B2Bi, and related tools

·       Mentor junior developers on ITX design patterns, performance tuning, error handling, and REST integration strategies

·       Work closely with cross-functional teams during Agile (Scrum/SAFe) ceremonies, supporting sprint planning, execution, and delivery

Required Experience & Qualifications

·       10+ years of hands-on experience with IBM Transformation Extender (ITX), including long-term, daily mapping activities

·       Proven experience with IBM Transformation Extender Advanced (ITXA) and ITX REST APIs

·       Strong healthcare domain experience with EDI standards and transactions

·       Experience installing and configuring ITX / ITXA

·       Solid experience integrating with:

·       IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (B2Bi)

·       IBM Integration Bus

·       IBM Sterling File Gateway

·       Workflow Launcher

·       Advanced understanding of system integration patterns, complex system landscapes, and enterprise middleware

Technical Skills

·       Programming/scripting knowledge: Java, JavaScript, Python (or similar)

·       Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

·       Database experience with SQL, Oracle, and cloud-based databases

·       Expertise in SDLC, Agile methodologies, and software engineering best practices

·       Strong experience with CI/CD tools and frameworks, including continuous integration, testing, and deployment

·       Knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

·       Experience with code quality, promotion, and release management practices

·       Familiarity with secure communication protocols (SFTP, FTP/S, HTTP/S) and security concepts (keys, SSL certificates)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

·       Advanced ability to communicate technical concepts to audiences with varying levels of expertise

·       Proven capability to build and maintain strong working relationships across teams

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

·       Detail-oriented with a focus on quality, performance, and reliability

·       Comfortable working in fast-paced, Agile delivery environments

Preferred Qualifications

·       Experience supporting large-scale healthcare integration platforms

·       Prior role as Technical Lead or SME for ITX-based solutions

·       Exposure to containerization and cloud-native integration architectures

·       Experience with enterprise DevOps transformation initiatives

 “Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of –   Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”