Solution Architect - Azure Integration Services

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:
  • IBM ACE / IIB
  • Azure Integration Services
• Proven experience in largescale ESB migrations
• Deep understanding of:
  • B2B/EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT, AS2)
  • High volume transaction systems (OMS, Finance)
• Strong architectural foundation in:
  • API led connectivity
  • 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:
  • IBM TX based transformations
  • Canonical data model design
  • Decoupling and event driven patterns
• Architect B2B/EDI modernization:
  • Assess migration feasibility from Sterling B2B / File Gateway
  • Define approach using Azure native EDI capabilities and partner integrations
• Review and enhance existing migration framework, especially for:
  • High volume transactional flows
  • Orchestrations spanning multiple internal & third party systems
• Define non functional requirements:
  • Throughput, latency, resiliency
  • DR, security, compliance
• Establish governance, patterns, and guardrails aligned to an Integration Factory model.
• Champion AI and automation adoption:
  • AI assisted interface assessment
  • Migration acceleration using Azure AI FoundryAgentic integration patterns