EDI Integration Developer

Applied Medical is a new generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation that has fueled our rapid business growth and expansion. Applied Medical has been developing and manufacturing advanced surgical technologies for nearly 30 years, and has earned a strong reputation in healthcare. Our dedication to delivering the highest quality products and unique business positioning provides our team members with the ability to contribute in a larger capacity than is possible in typical positions.

The EDI Integration Developer will have extensive previous experience with an IT organization, business processes, and how they translate into technical processes.  Previous experience working with EDI data, standards, partner implementations, and troubleshooting is required.  You will be introduced to Applied Medical, our core philosophies, the medical device industry, and the products we manufacture.  Become familiar with Applied Technology Services (ATS) processes and procedures and learn about our EDI processing, standards, B2BI platform, SAP, database operations, and related technologies.  Having previously worked with EDI, or as part of an EDI team, the candidate will have very strong familiarity with EDI application software and ERP systems which will allow for them to quickly learn Applied's B2BI and SAP EDI related features and capabilities.  Daily work will include projects and tasks related to new EDI partner implementation, system configuration, process monitoring, and production support by utilizing the B2BI platform and other necessary tools, as assigned by the team lead or manager.  As a EDI Integration Developer, you will also be expected to mentor and share expertise with fellow EDI Integration Developers.  Official SAP or B2Bl training may be an ongoing process.

As an EDI Integration Developer, you will be responsible for working within the framework of a team and performing the following activities:

• Within 30 days you will become familiar with Applied Medical IS policy and procedures, become familiar with B2B environment
• By the end of your first 60 days you will have started setting up new trading partners in the B2B environment
• After 90 days you should be adept at setting up new partners and communications profiles in the B2B environment
• Support daily EDI production operations
• Work with Customer Relations team to coordinate the implementation of new trading partner relationships
• Design, develop, and deploy any to any mappings based on both internal and external partner requirements
• Design, develop, deploy business processes within IBM B2BI based on both internal and external partner requirements
• Configure EDI partners in SAP
• Troubleshoot and recommend fixes and enhancements to SAP ABAP EDI related user-exits
• Perform SAP ABAP, HANA, or gateway development as required for SAP EDI functionality enhancements
• Work with Lead or Manager, EDI Applications Integration on application patches and upgrades, server configurations
• Write technical documentation

This position requires the following skills and attributes:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 5+ years of experience 
• Must have in depth knowledge of existing EDI standards, standard document transactions, and data formats including ANSI X12 810, 850, 855, 856, 867; EDIFACT ORDERS, ORDRSP, INVOIC, DESADV, PRICAT; XML, CSV, flat file
• Requires previous experience with IBM (Sterling) B2B Integrator configuration including business processes, complex mapping scenarios, and all aspects of EDI trading partner implementation
• Must be familiar with B2BI business process development and configuring communications protocols AS2, FTP, SFTP
• Requires knowledge of ERP systems, SAP ERP, SAP IDOCs, order to cash document flow, EDI related SAP configuration and working understanding of SAP ABAP (EDI user exits)
• Previous programming experience is recommended and is beneficial when working with complex mappings, business process development, and other SAP related tools such as SAP HANA data modeling or SAPUI5 (Javascript) development
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced organization
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and projects concurrently
• Ability to handle conflicting priorities
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail

The following skills and attributes are preferred:

• Previous working knowledge of web service implementations, cXML implementations, or MQ server 

• Training and mentorship with ongoing learning and development courses
• On-campus wellness activities
• Comprehensive medical and dental and vision coverage
• Education reimbursement program
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule