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]