Azure Integration Architect: AI-Driven B2B​/EDI Migrations

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 large scale 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