SAP CPI Technical Architect / SME

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]