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:

mailto:[email protected] [email protected]