Developer IV

TEKsystems; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Time Off

Job summary

TEKsystems in Columbia, SC is seeking a seasoned IBM Sterling integration specialist to design, develop, and maintain B2B integrations, BPML workflows, adapters, and services within IBM Sterling B2B Integrator.

You will gather requirements from business stakeholders, configure partner onboarding with SFTP/AS2/HTTPS/AWS S3, build ITX mappings for X12/XML, and provide administration, security tuning, troubleshooting, and on-call production support in a hybrid, contract-based role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/IT or related field.
• 4 years of relevant work experience, OR 2 years plus an related Associate's degree.
• 6+ years of application development, systems testing, or related IT experience.
• 6+ years of hands-on IBM Sterling B2B Integrator experience.
• Strong BPML development and workflow design experience.
• ITX mapping expertise.
• Deep knowledge of partner connectivity protocols: SFTP, HTTPS, AS2, AWS S3, Connect:Direct.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements from business stakeholders and trading partners.
• Design, develop, and maintain: Profiles, Accounts, BPML business processes, Adapters, Services within IBM Sterling B2B Integrator.
• Configure and test bi-directional connectivity using SFTP/HTTPS/AS2/AWS S3/Connect:Direct.
• Develop ITX mapping transformations for EDI X12, XML, Datasets, Flat files.
• Manage certificates and security configurations; perform tuning and system administration.
• Troubleshoot issues using log analysis, database queries, and Sterling Control Center.
• Document solutions and operational procedures; participate in on-call production support.

Skills

BPML development

ITX mapping

SFTP

AS2

HTTPS

AWS S3

Connect:Direct

Linux/Unix administration

Shell scripting

TLS/SSL

SSH Keys

Encryption

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / related field

4 years of relevant work experience, OR 2 years + Associate's degree

6+ years of application development / IT experience

6+ years IBM Sterling B2B Integrator experience

Strong BPML development

Tools

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator

IBM Sterling File Gateway

IBM Sterling MyFileGateway

IBM Sterling Transformation Extender

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy

IBM Sterling Control Center

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct

Job description

Description

Key Responsibilities

Integration Development & Support

• Gather requirements from business stakeholders and trading partners
• Design, develop, and maintain:
  • Profiles
  • Accounts
  • BPML business processes
  • Adapters
  • Services within IBM Sterling B2B Integrator

Trading Partner Onboarding

• Configure and test bi-directional connectivity using:
  • SFTP
  • HTTPS
  • AS2
  • AWS S3
  • Connect:Direct
• Develop ITX mapping transformations for:
  • EDI X12
  • XML
  • Datasets
  • Flat files

Administration & Troubleshooting

• Manage certificates and security configurations
• Perform performance tuning and system administration
• Troubleshoot issues using:
  • Log analysis
  • Database queries
  • Sterling Control Center
• Document solutions and operational procedures
• Participate in on-call production support

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education Requirements Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in:
    • Computer Science
    • Information Technology
    • Or a related field
• Degree Equivalency
  • 4 years of relevant work experience, OR
  • 2 years of relevant work experience plus an Associate's Degree in a related field
  • 6+ years of application development, systems testing, or related IT experience
  • 6+ years of hands‑on IBM Sterling B2B Integrator experience
  • Strong BPML development and workflow design experience
  • ITX mapping expertise
  • Deep knowledge of partner connectivity protocols:
    • oSFTP
    • oHTTPS
    • oAS2
    • oAWS S3
    • oConnect:Direct
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Sterling File Gateway (SFG) mailbox routing
  • Strong ITX mapping and integration experience
  • Knowledge of Sterling ecosystem components:
    • oSSP (Secure Proxy)
    • oSEAS
    • oSCC (Control Center)
    • oConnect:Direct
  • Linux/Unix administration experience
  • Shell or Perl scripting experience
  • Strong understanding of:
    • oSSL/TLS
    • oCertificates
    • oEncryption
    • oSSH Keys
    • oPGP Keys
    • oSecure file transfer best practices
• Required Technical Skills
  • IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (SI)
    • Develop and maintain integrations, configurations, and BPML workflows
  • IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG)
    • Configure partner onboarding and mailbox-based file routing
  • IBM Sterling MyFileGateway (MFG)
    • Support secure, web-based file exchange for business users
  • IBM Sterling Transformation Extender (ITX)
    • Build and maintain transformation maps
  • IBM Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP)
    • Configure secure external connectivity and gateway services
  • IBM Sterling Control Center (SCC)
    • Monitor file transfers, configure alerts, and generate operational reports
  • IBM Sterling Connect:Direct
    • Support automated and secure file transfers between Connect:Direct nodes

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbia, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Columbia,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team.