EDI Application Systems Administrator

About Us

Gramian Consultancy is a boutique consultancy specializing in IT professional services and engineering talent solutions. With a strong background in engineering and leadership, we help companies build high-performing teams by matching them with professionals who truly fit their needs.

This opening is on behalf of one of our clients, and we’ll work closely with you to make the process clear and straightforward.

About the role

Our client is a French telecom integrator (licensed alternative operator) that connects businesses and secures their B2B data exchanges and multi-site connectivity. You’ll join the EDI/VAN team to help operate and modernize a value-added platform used by hundreds of customers—bringing reliability, better user experience, and new AI capabilities. The environment is collaborative, client-facing, and includes structured training on the tools and standards you’ll use.

Job location: Villiers-Saint-Frédéric

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the EDI/VAN platform to keep services reliable and performant.
• Triage and resolve incidents from supervision alerts or customer reports; communicate updates clearly.
• Onboard new customers and partner links: gather needs, configure connections, and validate end-to-end data flows.
• Implement and test routing/mapping changes and document configurations and procedures.
• Contribute to integrating AI features into internal and customer-facing tools.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to plan changes and prevent regressions.
• Drive continuous improvement by automating routine tasks and refining runbooks.
• Join a rotating, light on-call (SMS alerts outside office hours) to ensure continuity of service.

Interview process:

- Three interviews are planned with: The line manager (test) - The HR director - The manager

• BAC+2 in IT (or equivalent practical experience; strong self-taught profiles welcome).
• Hands-on exposure to operating/supporting business-critical systems or B2B integrations (projects/internships count).
• Willingness to join a rotating, light on-call (SMS alerts outside office hours).
• Real and working knowledge of the main EDI messages, at least in EDIFACT syntax,
• Proficiency in Linux and Shell,
• Good written and spoken English; no bilingual requirement.
• Skills and interest in development, regardless of the language. Knowledge of PHP is required.
• A significant technical background (Linux, Bash, crypto, network, systems)
• Responsive, curious, perseverant, and able to manage stress.

Nice to have

• Experience with VAN/EDI tools and standards (EDIFACT, XML, ANSI X12).
• Knowledge of APIs/webhooks, message queues, or integration middleware.
• Exposure to AI/ML features in products (e.g., automations, assistants) and curiosity to learn more.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices (incident/change) and basic SQL/log analysis.

• Corporate mutual insurance

• Meal vouchers
• Remote work possible one day per week
• Annual bonus based on company results