SAP PO/CPI Sr. Consultant (Hyderabad - India)

Position Title:                           SAP PO/CPI Sr. Consultant
Employment Type:                   Full-Time
Reports To:                               CoE Integration Lead 

Location:                                   India (Hyderabad)

Travel:                                       15 – 20%

Job Summary:

A highly skilled and experienced Senior SAP PO/CPI Consultant to join Dangote SAP Delivery Center in India. This critical role demands a deep understanding of enterprise integration patterns and extensive hands-on experience with both SAP Process Orchestration (PO/PI) for on-premise integrations and SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) for cloud and hybrid scenarios. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting robust and scalable integration solutions that connect SAP systems with internal and external applications, enabling seamless data flow and business process automation.

Responsibilities:

• Integration Strategy & Design:
• Lead the design and architecture of complex integration solutions, evaluating the best-fit technology between SAP PO and CPI based on business requirements, technical landscape, security considerations, and future scalability.
• Develop comprehensive integration strategies, roadmaps, and best practices for both on-premise and cloud integration landscapes.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, functional consultants, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical integration specifications.
• SAP Process Orchestration (PO/PI) Development & Support:
• Design, develop, configure, and deploy integration scenarios using SAP Process Orchestration (PO) including AEX, ESR, ID, NWA, and BRM components.
• Expertise in various adapters (e.g., SOAP, REST, RFC, IDoc, JDBC, SFTP, File, JMS, Proxy, HTTP_AAE) for synchronous and asynchronous integrations.
• Develop and optimize message mappings (graphical, XSLT, Java), user-defined functions, and ABAP proxies.
• Implement robust error handling, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms within SAP PO.
• Perform performance tuning and optimization for existing PO interfaces.
• Provide expert-level support, troubleshooting, and resolution for PO integration issues.

• SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) Development & Support:

• Design, develop, configure, and deploy integration flows (iFlows) using SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) within the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
• Proficiency with a wide range of CPI adapters (e.g., SOAP, REST, OData, SFTP, IDoc, SuccessFactors, JDBC, Process Direct, Mail).
• Develop and optimize data transformations using Groovy scripts and XSLT mapping.
• Implement advanced features like Value Mappings, Content Modifier, Request-Reply, Aggregator, Router, and Receiver Determination.
• Configure and ensure secure communication using various security standards (e.g., OAuth, SAML, Client Certificates, PGP encryption) in CPI.
• Implement robust error handling, monitoring (using CPI Monitor, ALM), and alerting within CPI.
• Provide expert-level support, troubleshooting, and resolution for CPI integration issues.
• Consulting & Project Leadership:
• Act as a lead consultant on integration projects, guiding clients through discovery, design, build, test, and go-live phases.
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, and resources for integration workstreams.
• Conduct technical workshops and training sessions for clients and internal teams.
• Prepare detailed functional and technical documentation, including design specifications, configuration guides, and test plans.
• Provide expert advice on integration best practices, governance, and landscape optimization.
• Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement:
• Lead and participate in unit, integration, and user acceptance testing for all developed interfaces.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process automation, system optimization, and efficiency gains in integration landscapes.
• Stay current with the latest SAP integration technologies, trends, and product updates (e.g., SAP Integration Suite, API Management, Event Mesh).
• Mentor and guide junior integration developers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience in SAP Integration technologies.
• Minimum 5+ years of dedicated experience with SAP Process Orchestration (PO/PI):
• Extensive experience with ESR, ID, NWA, and developing various interface patterns.
• Strong understanding of PI/PO architecture, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in designing and developing complex mappings (graphical, XSLT, Java).
• Minimum 3+ years of dedicated experience with SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI):
• Proven expertise in designing, developing, and deploying iFlows.
• Hands-on experience with Groovy scripting for complex transformations and validations.
• Familiarity with various CPI adapters and their configuration.
• Strong understanding of CPI security concepts and best practices.
• Solid understanding of integration patterns (e.g., synchronous, asynchronous, message routing, content enrichment, publish-subscribe).
• Expertise in common integration protocols (SOAP, REST, OData, SFTP, JDBC, JMS, HTTP, IDoc).
• Experience with API Management within SAP BTP.
• Proficiency in working with various data formats (XML, JSON, Flat File, EDI).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills in complex integration environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong client-facing skills, including presentation and workshop facilitation.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills (Plus Points):

• Certifications in SAP PO, SAP CPI, or SAP Integration Suite.
• Experience with other components of the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) beyond CPI (e.g., Event Mesh, Open Connectors, API Management, Kyma).
• Knowledge of ABAP development for proxy generation, BAPIs, and IDoc enhancements.
• Experience with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP for broader integration context.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for integration development.
• Experience in an agile project methodology (Scrum, Kanban).