Job Description

SAP CPI Technical Architect / SME

Location: UK remote or India
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract
Industry: IT Consulting / Enterprise Digital Transformation

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced SAP CPI Technical Architect / Subject Matter Expert (SME) with strong expertise in SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI (Cloud Platform Integration), SAP Integration Suite, APIs, and enterprise application integration to join our growing SAP practice.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of hands-on SAP integration experience, with deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and governing enterprise-grade integrations across SAP and non-SAP ecosystems. Experience in pharmaceutical / life sciences SAP implementations will be considered a significant advantage.

This role requires a strong technical leader capable of driving integration architecture, API strategy, middleware modernization, and hybrid integration landscapes across cloud and on-premise environments.

Key Responsibilities

SAP CPI / Integration Suite Architecture

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance integrations using:
  • SAP CPI (Cloud Platform Integration)
  • SAP Integration Suite
  • SAP PI/PO
  • SAP API Management
  • Event Mesh
  • Open Connectors
• Architect hybrid integration landscapes connecting:
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • SAP ECC
  • SAP Ariba
  • SAP SuccessFactors
  • SAP IBP
  • SAP MDG
  • SAP BTP
  • Third-party applications

Enterprise API & Interface Development

• Lead enterprise API strategy and interface architecture initiatives
• Design REST, SOAP, OData, IDoc, RFC, JDBC, SFTP, AS2, and proxy-based integrations
• Develop reusable integration patterns and API governance frameworks
• Create secure APIs with:
  • OAuth 2.0
  • JWT
  • SAML
  • Mutual SSL
  • API throttling and authentication policies
• Implement synchronous and asynchronous communication patterns

SAP PI/PO Expertise

• Support and optimize existing SAP PI/PO landscapes
• Develop and maintain:
  • ESR objects
  • Interface mappings
  • Operation mappings
  • BPM processes
  • ICO / iFlow configurations
  • Adapter configurations
• Perform migration and modernization from SAP PI/PO to SAP CPI

SAP CPI Development

• Build and optimize CPI iFlows using:
  • Groovy scripting
  • XSLT mappings
  • Message transformations
  • Content modifiers
  • Exception subprocesses
  • Routing and splitter patterns
• Configure adapters including:
  • SuccessFactors
  • OData
  • SOAP
  • REST
  • IDoc
  • SFTP
  • HTTP
  • JDBC
  • Mail adapters
• Develop robust error-handling and monitoring frameworks

Integration Governance & Security

• Define enterprise integration standards and best practices
• Ensure compliance with security and audit requirements
• Implement:
  • Encryption mechanisms
  • Certificate management
  • Secure credential handling
  • Role-based access controls
• Conduct performance tuning, root-cause analysis, and interface optimization

Cloud & Hybrid Integration

• Work extensively on SAP BTP integration capabilities
• Integrate SAP systems with:
  • Salesforce
  • Oracle
  • Microsoft platforms
  • ServiceNow
  • Workday
  • Manufacturing / Pharma systems
  • Legacy enterprise applications
• Enable cloud-native integration and API-led connectivity strategies

Monitoring & Support

• Monitor enterprise integration landscapes proactively
• Troubleshoot interface failures, payload issues, and connectivity problems
• Work closely with BASIS, functional, infrastructure, and business teams for issue resolution

Required Skills & Experience

Mandatory

• 12+ years of SAP integration experience
• Strong expertise in:
  • SAP CPI / SAP Integration Suite
  • SAP PI/PO
  • SAP API Management
  • Enterprise integration architecture
• Hands-on expertise in:
  • REST APIs
  • SOAP Web Services
  • OData Services
  • IDocs
  • RFC/BAPI integrations
  • XML/JSON transformations
• Strong experience with:
  • Groovy scripting
  • XSLT
  • Java mappings
  • Integration security
• Experience integrating SAP with third-party applications and cloud platforms

Preferred

• SAP BTP integration experience
• SAP S/4HANA integration projects
• Pharma / Life Sciences implementation experience
• Exposure to GxP-compliant environments
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture
• Experience with DevOps / CI-CD for integration deployments
• SAP Integration Suite certifications

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical capabilities
• Ability to lead technical workshops and architecture discussions
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Ability to mentor junior integration developers

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale SAP transformation programs
• Exposure to modern SAP BTP and cloud integration technologies
• Collaborative and innovation-driven environment
• High-impact role with architectural ownership

Interested candidates may share their updated CVs to:
aravinth@ithr360.com