EDI Engineer

The EDI Engineer will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) integrations that connect our systems with trading partners. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT), transaction sets, and communication protocols (AS2, SFTP, VAN), along with hands-on experience mapping, testing, and troubleshooting EDI transactions. This role requires the ability to collaborate with both internal engineering teams and external trading partners to develop scalable integration solutions, resolve technical issues, and ensure reliable, accurate data exchange across the transaction lifecycle. What you need to have

• Proven experience in EDI onboarding and designing, building, and supporting EDI integrations in a production environment
• Strong working knowledge of EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT) and core transaction sets (e.g., 204, 990, 214, 210)
• Hands-on experience with EDI integration platforms (e.g., Orderful, Sterling, SPS Commerce, TIE Kinetix, or similar) and communication protocols (AS2, SFTP, VAN)
• Experience integrating EDI with ERP and WMS systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Celigo, HighJump, or comparable platforms)
• Ability to build, test, and troubleshoot EDI maps and resolve transaction errors across trading partner connections
• Experience with SFTP onboarding and integration for carriers, including credential setup, connection testing, and troubleshooting file transfer issues
• Strong analytical and debugging skills, with the ability to trace data issues across multiple systems and interfaces
• Experience producing technical documentation, including mapping specs and process/troubleshooting guides
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with both internal engineering teams and external trading partners
• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman) for validating integrations and troubleshooting EDI/API-based data exchanges
• Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Python) and scripting or query languages (e.g., SQL) a plus for data validation and reporting

What is Preferred:

• Logistics industry experience
• Familiar with Orderful, Salesforce, Gsuite, and TMS applications, Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of impact, dedication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Shipwell strives to have an inclusive work environment; so if you are hard-working & good at what you do, then please come as you are. We want you to contribute, grow, & learn at Shipwell.

• Enjoy working remotely with the added perk of a home office reimbursement
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• A robust healthcare package that includes medical, dental & vision benefits, short-term and long-term disability, AD&D coverage, and flexible/health savings accounts
• 401K program where Shipwell matches up to 4%
• A yearly learning and development budget
• Subsidized internet, cell phone, fitness, and educational reimbursements
• Virtual team-building events where fun and connection take center stage
• Join a vibrant, inclusive workplace shaped by friendly, talented individuals
• Receive a technology package, including a MacBook Pro
• Employee Recognition Program to celebrate and incentivize hard work and success!

The Salary Range for this role is between $80,000 to $95,000/year. Compensation is based on several factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

About Shipwell

At Shipwell, we empower supply chain efficiency and service effectiveness at scale. The Shipwell platform includes capabilities previously out of most shippers’ technical reach and affordability today. Our solution combines everything shippers need, from transportation management and visibility to procurement, in a comprehensive, easy-to-use platform. It will adapt and scale as market and business demand change, allowing shippers to operate, manage, and optimize the shipping process seamlessly. Industry experts have recognized Shipwell’s traction in the market and have differentiated Shipwell as a leader in the logistics industry. Awards include Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (“TMS”) 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, Food Logistics’ 2024 Top Software & Technology Providers, and FreightWaves’ FreightTech 2022 and 2021 Awards for Innovation and Disruption in Freight Industry. Shipwell was also named the fourth fastest-growing company in North America on the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and Forbes 2020 Next Billion-Dollar Startup.

Our Culture

Shipwell is a fast-paced, high-energy start-up that strives to build the future of shipping every day. Diversity of thought and cross-department collaboration is very important to us. We deliver open, honest, careful communication and work as hard as we play. We create & deliver solutions that are revolutionizing the industry, which brings excitement and purpose to our work. If you are looking for a place that will help you tap into your best work-self and give you hands-on experience building something big, then we invite you to come and build the future of shipping with us!