IBM STERLING - Developer IV

TALENT Software Services; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services in Columbia, SC is seeking an experienced IBM Sterling Integrator Analyst to lead B2B integrations end-to-end. You will install, onboard partners, and implement secure, well-documented integrations with IBM Sterling components, SFG, and related systems.

Hybrid work with onsite presence Tue–Thu; strong Linux/Unix, ITX mapping, and secure transfer experience required. U.S. citizens preferred; W2 only; long-term contract to hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field required.
• 6 years of application development or related experience.
• W2 employment only; U.S. citizens preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements with stakeholders and design profiles, BPML workflows, adapters, and services in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator.
• Onboard trading partners and configure connectivity (SFTP, HTTPS, AS2, AWS S3, Connect: Direct).
• Develop ITX mappings for EDI X12, XML, datasets, and flat files.
• Administer certificates, security, and performance; troubleshoot; document and provide on-call support.

Skills

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator

BPML

ITX mapping

SFTP

HTTPS

AS2

AWS S3

Connect: Direct

Linux/Unix

Shell scripting

Perl

TLS / certificates

Education

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

Degree Equivalency: 4 years exp or 2 yrs + associate degree

Tools

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator

IBM Sterling File Gateway

Connect: Direct

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Developer IV - IBM STERLING

Location: Columbia, SC (Hybrid – Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday onsite)

Job Type: Hybrid – Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday onsite

Duration: Long-term Contract to Hire

Interview: In‑Person Preferred (If not, remote video session via Teams - must be on camera (Likely 2 rounds)

U.S. citizens are only eligible for this role.

We require candidates to be on our W2 only.

Team Name: Managed File Transfer

Job Description

Minimum Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree.
• Degree Equivalency: 4 years of job-related work experience or 2 years of job-related experience plus an associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree

Minimum Required Work Experience:

• 6 years of application development, systems testing, or other job-related experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather requirements with business stakeholders and trading partners, then design and develop those requirements into profiles, accounts, BPML business processes, adapters, and services in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator.
• Manage trading partner onboarding and configure them to 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, and participate in on‑call support for critical incidents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 and integration, and related components such as SSP, SEAS, SCC, and Connect: Direct.
• Solid background in Linux/Unix and scripting (Shell or Perl), with a strong understanding of certificates, encryption, SSH and PGP keys, TLS, and secure file transfer best practices.

We are seeking:

• An experienced IBM Sterling Integrator Analyst to lead the full lifecycle of B2B integrations from installation and partner onboarding through implementation, production support, administration, and optimization.
• A professional who can work directly with trading partners and internal teams, communicating effectively while driving stable, secure, and well‑documented integrations.
• Deeply hands‑on technical expert with strong troubleshooting skills across SI, SFG, Connect: Direct, SSP, and related components.

Successful Analysts can:

• Proactively and effectively communicate with business partners, internal stakeholders, and technical teams; seamlessly onboard multiple trading partners with minimal turnaround time.
• Maintain a stable, high‑performing integration environment with proactive monitoring.
• Develop well‑documented systems and repeatable processes.
• Rapidly resolve production issues with minimal business impact.

Technical Qualifications:

• IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (SI): Develop and maintain integration configurations and BP workflows.
• IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG): Configure partner onboarding and file routing via mailbox frameworks.
• IBM Sterling