Lead Integration Engineer (EDI) - Onsite

What is Tyson Technology?

The IT Team at Tyson Foods is building the technology of the future. We are transforming an 85-year-old company into the most modern food company in the world. We are building technologies that are changing the way this company works. Everything from machine learning to artificial intelligence to utilizing innovative tech like drones, which will help drive our business forward. At Tyson Foods we are driving world-class technology to revolutionize a world-class company.

Check out Tyson Technology!

https://www.tysonfoods.com/technology-careers

What is the B2B Integration Team?

We are constantly fostering innovation and implementing cutting‑edge technologies while building high‑performance, scalable integration solutions. This team is primarily responsible for B2B/EDI integration across Tyson’s applications and with our business partners (customers, vendors, and s). The team collaborates with every area within IT. If you enjoy working in a rapidly changing environment and want to be part of the technology engine behind a large global organization, this role offers that opportunity.

How can I be part of Tyson Technology?

Tyson Foods is seeking a Lead EDI Engineer to support our B2B Integrations platform. The ideal candidate is a creative, demonstrated leader with superior technical abilities. This opportunity requires excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Key focus areas will be leading technical activities for our B2B/EDI initiatives, while working on development, support, and enhancement activities. Looking for someone with a technological mindset with high initiative and integrity who excels in excellent customer service.

Do you have leadership qualifications?

• Experience in organizing large scale projects and delivering quality releases on schedule. Strong record in building, developing, and operating a team of technical engineers and successfully drive cross-functional technical projects.
• Stay appraised of innovative solutions in the market and lead the team with the right tools and architecture based on the latest technologies.
• Actively develop people, teams, and self. Inspire an elevated level of commitment and performance. Help others become more effective through clear expectations, encouragement, and coaching. Create a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusiveness.
• Effective communication, analytical, and collaborator. Communicate candidly, effectively, and motivationally.
• Set clear goals and priorities. Deliver on commitments. Make timely, high-quality decisions. Add value with superior expertise. Deliver an elevated level of customer service.

Do you have the technical qualifications?

• Required Skills:
  • 8+ years of hands‑on experience with IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (SI), including map development, business process modeling, trading partner setup, and troubleshooting.
  • Skilled in managing relationships with both internal stakeholders (executive leadership, cross-functional teams) and external customers (clients, partners, vendors).
  • Strong proficiency with EDI ANSI X12 and EDIFACT standards, including transaction sets, schemas, and partner compliance requirements.
  • Deep understanding of communication protocols such as FTP/SFTP, AS2, HTTP/S, and certificate‑based authentication.
  • Expertise in Business Process (BP) development, debugging, and EDI map creation.
  • Proficiency with Direct EDI, EDI via VAN, and Web EDI methodologies.
  • Strong experience with SQL for data analysis, lookups, error investigation, and reporting. 

• Preferred Skills:
  • Experience as part of a production support team managing an enterprise‑scale EDI platform, including investigation and resolution of EDI‑related issues in coordination with internal teams and external trading partners.
  • Strong knowledge of the EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) Incident Management Life Cycle, including detection, logging, categorization, prioritization, investigation, resolution, and closure.
  • Experience coordinating and executing security certificate updates, SSL/TLS configurations, and key management.
  • Experience with Sterling Integrator administration, including deployments, patching, performance tuning, and system monitoring.
  • Familiarity with Sterling File Gateway (SFG), Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP), and Sterling Control Center (SCC).
  • Experience with Lightwell frameworks or Pragma Community Manager for partner onboarding and governance.
  • Experience working on migration or upgrade initiatives.