Solution Architect - Azure Integration Services

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 largescale 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 plusKey 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 transformationso Canonical data model designo Decoupling and event driven patterns• Architect B2B/EDI modernization:o Assess migration feasibility from Sterling B2B / File Gatewayo 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, resiliencyo DR, security, compliance• Establish governance, patterns, and guardrails aligned to an Integration Factory model.• Champion AI and automation adoption: o AI assisted interface assessmento Migration acceleration using Azure AI Foundryo Agentic integration patterns