System Integration Specialist

United Wheels Inc.•Miamisburg, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The System Integration Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining electronic data interchange (EDI) and application programming interface (API) integrations between internal systems, external partners, and third-party applications at Covation Global / United Wheels Inc. This role ensures seamless data flow, system interoperability, and the reliability of mission-critical integrations that support business operations such as supply chain, finance, logistics, and customer service. Covation Global runs on data moving cleanly between systems and trading partners — purchase orders, invoices, shipping notices, and the many transactions that connect supply chain, finance, logistics, and customer service. When an integration fails, the impact is immediate: orders stall, files don’t post, and partners are left waiting. The System Integration Specialist is the person who keeps those connections reliable — building and maintaining the EDI and API integrations, monitoring the daily data exchange, and resolving issues quickly when something breaks. Done well, this role keeps mission-critical data flowing accurately and on time, onboards new partners smoothly, and protects the operations that depend on dependable system-to-system communication.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent technical training required, along with related work experience.
5–10 years of experience in data exchange or EDI/API management; familiarity with X12 and EDIFACT standards.
Basic SQL knowledge for data validation and troubleshooting.
Demonstrated experience setting up and maintaining FTP processes across various tools/platforms and data formats (JSON, XML, CSV).
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, integration specifications, and trading-partner requirements.
Ability to communicate clearly with internal teams and external partners, and to document technical processes for varied audiences.
Ability to apply logical and analytical reasoning to data mapping, validation, and transformation, ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Windows-based business software, including application and operating systems.
Hands-on experience with EDI/integration platforms (e.g., TrustedLink, CLEO, GoAnywhere) and secure file transfer (FTP/SFTP).
Working knowledge of data formats (JSON, XML, CSV) and basic SQL.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with JD Edwards and Microsoft products.

Responsibilities

Develop, configure, and maintain data integration processes and interfaces between enterprise systems and external trading partners.
Communicate and work with trading partners to establish requirements for onboarding.
Support and enhance EDI systems, including setup and maintenance of X12 and EDIFACT transaction sets.
Configure and manage secure data transfer processes (FTP/SFTP) across platforms such as TrustedLink, CLEO, GoAnywhere, and Windows Server environments.
Map data fields between systems and validate transformations to ensure data consistency and accuracy.
Monitor daily data exchange activities, including file transfers, loads, and transaction acknowledgments.
Troubleshoot integration issues and perform root cause analysis to resolve failures in data transmission or processing.
Maintain technical documentation, including integration specifications, data maps, and process flows.
Collaborate with business units to ensure integration processes meet operational needs and timelines.
Collaborate with IT, business analysts, and external partners to onboard new trading partners or API consumers/providers.
Coordinate testing and validation of integration solutions to ensure smooth deployment.