IBM Sterling Analyst

Location: hybrid in Columbia, SC

Contract: W2 only, 12 month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI

Pay: $48 /hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview
Perform all phases of applications systems analysis and design. Analyze systems specifications and develop applications to support information systems processes. Prepare detailed specifications from which complex programs will be written. Design, code, test, debug, document and maintain these programs. Formulates scope and objectives through research to develop or modify complex systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather requirements with business stakeholders and trading partners; design and develop requirements into profiles, accounts, BPML business processes, adapters, and services in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator
• Manage trading partner onboarding; configure and test bi-directional connectivity via SFTP, HTTPS, AS2, AWS S3, and Connect: Direct, including developing ITX mapping transformations for EDI X12, datasets, XML, and flat files
• Perform system administration (certificates, security, performance tuning); troubleshoot across platforms using logs/DB queries/Control Center; document solutions; participate in on-call support for critical incidents
• Analyze production systems, recommend systems enhancements, provide instruction to production support team. Research customer issues and determine appropriate resolutions. Coordinate implementation of modifications or enhancements
• Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems. Develop functional design and technical specifications, concept diagrams, and work flow diagrams and related procedures to process data using appropriate systems environment/platform. Document programs/procedures

Required Skills

• 4 years of application development, systems testing, or other job-related experience
• Experience with IBM Sterling B2B OR related components

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree
• 2 years of job-related experience plus an Associate’s degree in CS, IT or other job-related degree

Preferred Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on IBM Sterling B2B Integrator experience with BPML development, workflow design, ITX mapping, and strong knowledge of partner connectivity protocols (SFTP, HTTPS, AS2, AWS S3, Connect: Direct)
• Experience with Sterling File Gateway mailbox routing, ITX mapping/integration, and related components including SSP, SEAS, SCC, and Connect: Direct
• Solid Linux/Unix + scripting (Shell or Perl); strong understanding of certificates, encryption, SSH and PGP keys, TLS, and secure file transfer best practices

About CEI:
As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers'' workforce and project requirements.