Azure Integration Architect: AI-Driven B2B/EDI Migrations

TechDigital Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group in Chicago is seeking a Solution Architect to lead the migration of IBM ACE workflows and Sterling based B2B/EDI integrations to Azure Integration Services. This critical role requires expertise in enterprise integration architecture, API-led connectivity, and event-driven architectures. You will define the target integration architecture and manage the complexities of B2B/EDI modernization, ensuring governance and adoption of AI automation. Join us in shaping an AI enabled Integration Factory in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years in enterprise integration architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience with IBM ACE and Azure Integration Services.
• Proven experience in large-scale ESB migrations.

Responsibilities

• Own target integration architecture for IBM ACE to Azure Integration Services migration.
• Define factory architecture using Logic Apps and Azure Functions.
• Architect B2B/EDI modernization and assess migration feasibility from Sterling.

Skills

Enterprise Integration Architecture

IBM ACE / IIB

Azure Integration Services

B2B/EDI Standards

API-led Connectivity

Event Driven Architectures

Factory or ICC Models Design

AI Assisted Modernization

Job description

Job Description: The Solution Architect will provide end to end technical leadership for migrating IBM ACE workflows and Sterling based B2B/EDI integrations to Azure Integration Services (AIS), while shaping an AI enabled Integration Factory. This role is critical for high volume, business critical integrations, and high visibility.

Required Skills & Experience
• 12–15+ years in enterprise integration architecture
• Strong hands on experience with: o IBM ACE / IIB o Azure Integration Services
• Proven experience in largescale ESB migrations
• Deep understanding of: o B2B/EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT, AS2) o High volume transaction systems (OMS, Finance)
• Strong architectural foundation in: o API led connectivity o Event driven architectures
• Experience designing factory or ICC models
• Exposure to AI assisted modernization is a strong plus

Key Responsibilities
• Own target integration architecture for IBM ACE → AIS migration.
• Define factory architecture using Logic Apps (Standard), Azure Functions, Service Bus, API Management.
• Lead complex interface strategy, including:
o IBM TX based transformations
o Canonical data model design
o Decoupling and event driven patterns

• Architect B2B/EDI modernization:
o Assess migration feasibility from Sterling B2B / File Gateway
o Define approach using Azure native EDI capabilities and partner integrations

• Review and enhance existing migration framework, especially for:
o High volume transactional flows o Orchestrations spanning multiple internal & third party systems

• Define non functional requirements:
o Throughput, latency, resiliency
o DR, security, compliance

• Establish governance, patterns, and guardrails aligned to an Integration Factory model.
• Champion AI and automation adoption: o AI assisted interface assessment
o Migration acceleration using Azure AI Foundry
o Agentic integration patterns