Sr. Connectivity IT Architect – EDI/API & AI Integration

McKesson•Irving, TX

About The Position

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. McKesson is in the business of better health, and we touch the lives of patients in virtually every aspect of healthcare. Role Overview: The Sr. Connectivity IT Architect will lead the design and development of advanced IT architecture supporting connectivity, ensuring key business processes operate within defined SLAs. This role emphasizes AI-driven automation and intelligent integration strategies to streamline onboarding, optimize workflows, and enhance customer experience. You will collaborate directly with McKesson customers, internal teams, Professional Services, and external partners to evaluate business processes and deliver AI-enhanced EDI and connectivity solutions that meet evolving healthcare needs.

Requirements

6+ years of EDI or API experience
Knowledge of API, HL7, XML, EDI and cXML file formats
Knowledge of JD Edwards or Enterprise One
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to design process flow diagrams and data dictionaries
Knowledge of AI and automation technologies
Knowledge of EDI trading partner management
Ability to tailor communications for technical, business, and executive audiences
Strong project coordination and completion skills

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with performance tools (Runtime Analysis, Code Inspector, SQL Trace, System Log)
SQL (Oracle and/or DB2) and data analytics
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
Experience with IBM Sterling B2B Integrator and AI-based mapping tools
Knowledge of healthcare and distribution systems

Responsibilities

Architect AI-Driven Integrations: Design and configure interfaces with external systems using automation and AI-powered mapping tools.
Generative AI Applications: Automate creation of integration specifications and process documentation. Deploy conversational AI assistants for customer onboarding and troubleshooting. Generate dynamic mapping templates for EDI/API integrations.
Process Optimization: Use AI to monitor transactional flows, predict anomalies, and recommend improvements.
Customer Engagement: Interface with customers and their technical teams to deliver tailored connectivity solutions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Product Development, Professional Services, and Customer Experience Operations teams.
Onboarding & Governance: Manage complex initiatives for customers, vendors, suppliers, and financial requirements; maintain Trading Partner Agreements.
Drive Automation Strategy: Champion automation frameworks to reduce manual effort and accelerate integration timelines.

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