Senior EDI Developer

We are seeking a Senior EDI Developer with deep expertise in IBM ITX/WTX, ITXA, Gentran, and Edifecs to lead end-to-end EDI initiatives, including migrations, mapping, workflow development, and system optimization. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in healthcare EDI transactions, SQL-based data validation, and secure transport protocols, and will serve as a technical SME for EDI solutions.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the migration of Gentran maps and workflows to ITXA, including analysis, redesign, map rebuilding, testing, and implementation.

• Perform full ITXA installations on Windows Server environments, including runtime configuration, security setup, database connectivity (ODBC/JDBC), and validation.

• Manage ITXA upgrades, including patching, regression testing, performance tuning, and deployment coordination.

• Design, develop, and optimize EDI transformations using IBM ITX/WTX, ITXA, and healthcare-specific mapping standards.

• Build and support EDI workflows using Edifecs (XEngine, SpecBuilder, Transaction Manager) to ensure scalable, compliant transaction processing.

• Ensure accurate processing of key ANSI X12 healthcare transactions, including 835 (Remittance Advice), 834 (Enrollment), and 837 (Claims); support 270/271 (Eligibility Inquiry/Response) as needed.

• Use advanced SQL for data validation, lookup logic, auditing, and reconciliation across large datasets.

• Configure and troubleshoot ODBC connections for Gentran, ITX/ITXA transformations, and database interactions.

• Develop and maintain Perl scripts for pre-processing, post-processing, automation, and legacy Gentran utilities.

• Provide Tier-3 troubleshooting for EDI processing issues, including maps, connectivity, database lookups, transport protocols, and system performance.

• Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, and external trading partners to translate complex EDI requirements into functional mapping and workflow designs.

• Document migration procedures, installation steps, mapping logic, and system configurations to ensure consistent operational readiness.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

• 7+ years of hands-on EDI development experience with SME-level proficiency in IBM ITX/WTX, ITXA, Gentran, and Edifecs.

• Proven experience leading Gentran-to-ITXA migrations and performing ITXA installations and upgrades.

• Strong knowledge of ANSI X12 healthcare transactions (835, 834, 837 required; 270/271 a plus).

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server, including query development, optimization, and data validation.

• Experience with ODBC connections, database-driven mapping logic, and system integration.

• Proficiency in Perl scripting and Java.

• Experience with secure EDI transport protocols (SFTP, AS2, HTTPS) and certificate management.

• Familiarity with healthcare claims processing, eligibility systems, or payer platforms (Vision or Medicaid/MMIS a plus).

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