Integration Architect job at United States Cold Storage - USCS in Camden, NJ

Title: Integration Architect Location: Camden, New Jersey, 08103, United States Department: IT US Cold owns and operates one of the most complex temperature-controlled logistics networks in North America. Every day, our systems coordinate the storage and movement of food at national scale across a network of state-of-the-art distribution centers, including multiple highly automated warehouse facilities. We continue to advance our core warehouse and logistics platforms. Our current focus is on modular, event-driven, API-first and cloud architecture. We continue to enhance reliability and accelerate engineering productivity by strengthening our SRE and AI practices. This is a large investment in innovation to continue to drive operational excellence at our facilities. If you want to build durable systems that operate in the physical world at scale, this is that opportunity. The Role The Integrations Architect is responsible for designing, building, and supporting system integrations that connect customer platforms with US Cold’s internal systems. This role focuses on EDI, APIs, and event-driven integrations across WMS, TMS, ERP, and customer applications. This role is critical to enabling customer onboarding, automation, visibility, and self-service capabilities. You will guide our transformation from fragmentation to a single-pane-of-glass integration architecture. You will set the architectural standards and own the guardrails for the foundation which every integration project builds upon. This is both a hands-on technical role and a practice-building leadership position. You will report to the Director of Customer Technology Solutions. What You Will Own We are embarking on a multi-year modernization effort running alongside live operations. In this role, you will: · Design, develop, and maintain EDI, API, and file-based integrations with customers, vendors, and partners. · Build and support integration across WMS, TMS, ERP, and data platforms. · Develop reusable integration patterns, templates, and onboarding accelerators. · Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve integration issues and exceptions. · Support self-service reprocessing, error handling, and audit traceability. · Collaborate with product, portal, and API teams to enable end-to-end workflows. · Document integration specifications, data mappings, and operational runbooks. · Participate in customer onboarding, testing, and go-live support. · Ensure integrations meet security, compliance, and reliability standards. Technical Environment · IBMi, Azure, and OCI multi-region infrastructure · GitHub Actions for CI/CD · NodeJS, Python, NextJS, and React · IBM Sterling B2B Integrator · DB2, MSSQL, PostgreSQL · AS2, SFTP, and API integration with external systems What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have or be able to complete the qualifications below. Education Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field. Qualifications · 5+ years of experience in systems integration, EDI, or middleware development · Strong experience with EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT) and B2B workflows · Hands-on experience building REST APIs and consuming third-party APIs. · Experience with message transformation, data mapping, and validation · Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases. · Familiarity with integration platforms or middleware solutions · Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Preferred Qualifications · Firsthand experience with API management platforms such as Azure API Management (APIM), Apigee, or MuleSoft · Experience working with enterprise B2B/EDI platforms such as IBM Sterling B2B Integrator, Cleo, or equivalent. · Experience designing integrations in Azure-based environments. · Familiarity with secure B2B connectivity patterns (certificates, OAuth, tokens, IP allowlisting) · Experience in Logistics, Supply chain, or 3PL environments What Success Looks Like · Faster customer onboarding and integration timelines · Reduced manual processing and support tickets. · Reliable, scalable integrations that support customer self-service. · Clear documentation and reusable integration components · End-to-end visibility for all integration pipelines for faster triage, troubleshooting, and operational dashboards Compensation & Structure · Location: Hybrid Camden Waterfront · Reports To: Director, Customer Technology Solutions · Travel Amount: Less than 20% · Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt · Pay Type: Salaried, Biweekly Paid · Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000 Operational Context This role is primarily technical and office-based, with occasional interaction in operational environments depending on system needs. Benefits Include If annual hours are attained, these benefits may apply. Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Legal Insurance, Pet Discount, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care + Permanent Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Supplemental Disability Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Supplemental Spouse Life Insurance, Child Life Insurance, Loan Solution, Health Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Flexible Spending Account, Telemedicine, Virtual Primary Care, Prescription Savings Plan, Prescription Specialty Copay Assistance Program, Weight Management Program, Chronic Condition Management, Care Navigator Program, 24/7 Nurse Line, Expert Medical Opinion, Precious Additions Maternity Program, Health Advocacy, Employee Assistance Program, Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Digital Physical Therapy, Behavioral and Mental Health Platforms, Auto and Home Discount Program, Secure Travel Protection, Discount Programs, 401(k) Plan, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, Referral Program, and Commuter Benefit (NJ only). Physical & Operational Context May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, or lifting needed to carry out everyday activities. Effective communication, vision, and hearing are essential for safety and productivity. Operate scanners, tablets, radios, phones, computers, and other essential equipment as required. Additional work hours may be requested by management to help manage employee production, projects, and/or special events. Engage in frequent personal interaction and communication. Attend in-person meetings and/or training on a regular basis. Possess strong arithmetic and reading skills. Follow verbal instructions, written instructions, and company policies. Work independently and coordinate with others in a fast-paced environment while managing stress and meeting productivity standards. Additional Information Job functions may vary based on the area of operation. This description outlines the most common tasks required for the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. This job description may not encompass all tasks necessary to complete the role.