We are looking for a Senior File Transfer Engineer with strong IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG) experience to design, implement, support and optimise secure enterprise file transfer solutions.
This role is ideal for an experienced MFT specialist who can take ownership of SFG environments, troubleshoot complex file transfer issues, support trading partners and ensure secure, reliable and compliant data exchange.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable, secure and reliable IBM SFG solutions
Install, configure, maintain and optimise IBM Sterling File Gateway environments
Manage trading partner onboarding, profiles, routing channels and document flows
Configure and troubleshoot protocols including SFTP, AS2, FTP and HTTP
Monitor file transfer operations and resolve complex production incidents
Perform root-cause analysis, log analysis and advanced troubleshooting
Manage certificates, encryption, authentication and access controls
Integrate SFG with enterprise applications and middleware platforms
Develop Shell/Python scripts and automation to streamline file transfer processes
Plan and execute upgrades, patches and migrations
Perform capacity planning and performance optimisation
Support audit, reporting and compliance requirements
Maintain technical documentation and provide mentoring and knowledge transfer
Collaborate with application teams, business stakeholders and external trading partners
What We're Looking For
Strong hands-on experience with IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG)
Experience with Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions
Strong knowledge of SFTP, AS2, FTP, HTTP and secure file transfer protocols
Experience with partner onboarding, routing channels and document flows
Strong understanding of networking, firewalls, encryption and security
Scripting experience with Shell, Python or similar
Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills
Experience with system integration and enterprise applications
Understanding of audit, compliance and data protection requirements
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives