Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in ****, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in **** and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.
Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world's largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal ****, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.
Job Description
Continental's digital capabilities are growing every day. Our Sales, Logistics and Central Functions Information Technology Competence Center is the digital backbone of our company's Tire business – and we want you to join us!
Using primarily an SAP platform, the Competence Center ensures Continental's Sales, Logistics and Central Functions organizations stay on the leading edge of all things digital. From managing service requests to developing the latest solutions and systems, we are the tech foundation of these organizations.
About the Role
As an EDI/B2B Developer, you will play a key role in designing, configuring, and maintaining secure and reliable electronic data interchange (EDI) and B2B integrations. You'll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless data exchange and support critical business processes, while ensuring compliance with internal rules, standards and governance.
Main Tasks:
Develop and maintain EDI/B2B communication solutions, including mapping, configuration, and scripting;
Configure connectivity with external partners and internal systems using protocols such as SFTP, OFTP2, AS2, SOAP, and RESTful APIs;
Collaborate with business and IT teams to gather requirements, evaluate technologies, and deliver effective solutions;
Provide daily support for EDI applications, troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents promptly to minimize business disruption;
Participate in system upgrades and projects, ensuring compliance with business requirements.
Qualifications
Required Experience:
Academic degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field;
Multiple years of IT or industry experience, ideally as a developer;
3+ years of EDI development experience in an international environment;
Strong experience in EDI mapping and translation for standards such as EDIFACT, ANSI, VDA, and formats like XML, JSON, CSV;
Technical expertise in B2B integration and security protocols (SSL/TLS, OAuth 2.0, JWT) across multiple communication methods;
Understanding business processes related to Order-to-Cash, purchasing, and logistics;
Self-managing, team player, good communication skills, quality oriented;
Proficient in English language (written and spoken).
Preferred experience:
Experience with Linux OS commands and scripting;
Familiarity with API platforms, JavaScript, Python, or similar programming languages;
Knowledge of authentication and authorization methods (SSL/TLS encryption, OAuth 2.0, JWT);
Basic understanding of SAP transactions related to Order-to-Cash processes.
Additional Information
Our offer:
Integration in a challenging and international work environment;
Flexible working model;
Collaborative working style;
Continuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training.
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. All kind of applications are welcome.
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