The posting
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: [email protected]



