Integration Solution Design & Implementation: Design and implement end-to-end integration solutions using SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI), focusing on connecting SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, and other third-party systems.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business and IT stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze integration needs, and propose appropriate integration strategies and solutions.
Configuration & Customization: Configure and customize SAP CPI to meet the specific integration needs of clients, ensuring alignment with best practices and efficient workflows.
Process Optimization: Lead efforts to identify, design, and implement process improvements related to integration and data flow, enhancing performance and scalability of the overall ecosystem.
Troubleshooting & Support: Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for existing CPI integrations, ensuring that any issues are resolved promptly to minimize business disruptions.
Quality Assurance: Ensure that all integrations are thoroughly tested, performing system validation, functional testing, and troubleshooting during the development cycle.
Documentation & Training: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for integration solutions, configurations, and process flows. Conduct training and knowledge transfer sessions to empower clients internal teams.
Best Practices & Standards: Establish and enforce integration best practices, coding standards, and governance to ensure the development of maintainable, secure, and scalable integration solutions.
Project Management: Manage integration projects, including planning, resource allocation, timelines, and deliverables. Provide regular status updates to project stakeholders and senior management.
Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on SAP CPI features, capabilities, and industry trends, driving continuous improvement and innovation in the integration space.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's preferred).
Minimum of 5+ years of experience working with SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) or SAP PI/PO.
Hands-on experience with SAP CPI integration patterns, integration flow design, and the use of Cloud Integration components.
Proven experience in integrating SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, and other cloud or third-party applications using SAP CPI.
Strong understanding of SAP architecture and various integration tools and technologies (e.g., SOAP, REST, IDOC, XML, JSON).
Experience with SAP Fiori, SAP HANA Cloud, and cloud-native development practices.
Familiarity with integration technologies such as API management, middleware solutions, ETL, and data mapping.
SAP CPI certification or relevant SAP certifications are a plus.
Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Skills and Competencies:
Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of SAP CPI, including integration flow design, adapters, and connectors to support diverse system environments.
Problem-Solving: Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving integration issues across heterogeneous landscapes.
Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and logical skills to assess and optimize integration processes, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate technical details clearly to clients and internal teams.
Leadership: Ability to lead a team of consultants and developers, providing technical guidance and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Customer-Focused: Strong customer service orientation, with the ability to understand client needs and deliver value-driven integration solutions.
Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams, including SAP functional consultants, business analysts, and other IT teams.
Preferred Experience:
Experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) or SAP Integration Suite.
Knowledge of SAP best practices for integrating with third-party applications like Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow, etc.
Previous experience in the Telecommunications and Technology (T&T) sector or large-scale enterprise integrations.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevOps practices in the context of integration development.