Lead Integration/EDI Architect

McKesson•Alpharetta, GA

1d•$158,300 - $263,900

About The Position

McKesson is seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Lead Integration/EDI Architect to lead the design, modernization, and ongoing evolution of enterprise B2B/EDI integration platforms. This role is responsible for shaping and executing scalable, secure, and resilient integration architectures that support mission-critical business processes across Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) workflows. This role uniquely combines forward-looking architecture and modernization leadership with operational accountability for existing platforms. The individual will serve as a technical leader responsible for ensuring current EDI environments consistently meet business KPIs related to availability, performance, transaction integrity, and partner experience, while simultaneously driving transformation toward more scalable, automated, and AI-enabled architectures. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in EDI and integration ecosystems, with the ability to translate business objectives into practical architectural solutions and communicate effectively across engineering, product, and business stakeholders. This individual will play a critical role in driving modernization initiatives, embedding automation and AI-led innovation, and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and long-term strategic goals.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in software engineering and architecture with strong focus on enterprise integration and EDI/B2B ecosystems
Proven expertise in designing and operating large-scale, distributed systems supporting high-volume, mission-critical transaction processing
Deep hands-on experience across the EDI lifecycle including partner onboarding, data transformation, connectivity protocols, and transaction orchestration
Demonstrated ability to balance platform operations accountability with forward-looking architecture and modernization initiatives
Solid understanding of operational excellence principles including system reliability, observability, performance optimization, and incident management
Experience leveraging automation and emerging AI capabilities to improve platform efficiency, scalability, and decision-making
Proven ability to influence architectural decisions and guide technical direction across cross-functional teams without direct authority
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise business and executive messaging
Degree or equivalent and typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience. Less years required if has relevant Master’s or Doctorate qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience driving or contributing to modernization programs involving cloud adoption, API-led, and event-driven integration patterns
Ability to dive deep into system behavior, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive resolution in high-pressure scenarios
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers and architects, fostering strong technical discipline and consistency
Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or supply chain environments is a plus

Responsibilities

Define and evolve architecture for enterprise EDI/B2B platforms, balancing current-state stability with future-state modernization and scalability
Translate business objectives into secure, resilient, and high-performing integration designs across connectivity, transformation, and orchestration layers
Provide technical leadership for platform operations, ensuring systems consistently meet KPIs for availability, throughput, transaction integrity, and partner experience
Lead resolution of systemic issues and major disruptions, ensuring stability across high-volume, mission-critical transaction flows
Drive modernization initiatives that simplify architecture, reduce technical debt, and unlock scalability, resilience, and speed of execution
Enable adoption of modern integration patterns, including API-led and event-driven architectures
Act as a hands-on SME for complex EDI/B2B integration scenarios, including partner onboarding, data exchange, and transaction lifecycle management
Guide engineering teams on troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance optimization for large-scale distributed systems
Establish and enforce architectural standards, design patterns, and best practices across integration initiatives
Lead architecture and design reviews, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and operating model
Drive automation and AI-led improvements to enhance operational efficiency, observability, and intelligent decision-making across the platform
Partner with business, product, and external stakeholders to align architecture with customer experience, growth, and transformation goals including vendor exploration and selection for future-state systems