SAP CPI Lead

Job Title : SAP CPI Lead / SAP Integration Suite Lead

Experience : 6 to 8 Years

Location : Hyderabad / Bengaluru / Pune / Gurgaon (Hybrid) (or) Remote

Job Summary :

We are looking for an experienced SAP CPI Lead to design, develop, and lead enterprise integration solutions using SAP Integration Suite (Cloud Platform Integration - CPI).

The candidate will be responsible for architecting integration solutions between SAP and non-SAP applications, leading a team of integration consultants, driving best practices, and ensuring successful project delivery. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and client-facing experience.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead end-to-end SAP CPI/Integration Suite implementation projects.

- Design integration architecture for SAP and third-party applications.

- Develop and review complex iFlows, message mappings, value mappings, and reusable integration components.

- Build integrations using REST, SOAP, OData, IDoc, RFC, JDBC, SFTP, SuccessFactors, Ariba, Salesforce, and other adapters.

- Develop Groovy scripts, XSLT, and Java mappings for complex transformation requirements.

- Configure and manage SAP Cloud Connector, API Management, and Integration Suite services.

- Define security standards including OAuth 2.0, JWT, SAML, certificates, and PGP encryption.

- Perform performance tuning, monitoring, exception handling, and troubleshooting.

- Lead technical design workshops and interact with business stakeholders and solution architects.

- Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and establish development standards.

- Manage deployments, transport management, release planning, and production support.

- Prepare technical documentation, interface specifications, and solution design documents.

- Support estimations, proposal creation, and pre-sales activities when required.

Required Technical Skills :

- Strong experience in SAP Integration Suite (CPI).

- Expertise in SAP BTP services.

- Integration with : SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, SAP IBP, SAP MDG, Salesforce, and other cloud and on-premise applications.

- Strong knowledge of : REST APIs, SOAP Web Services, OData Services, IDoc, RFC/BAPI, JDBC, and SFTP.

- Hands-on experience with : Groovy scripting, XML, JSON, XSLT, Message Mapping, Value Mapping, and Content Modifier.

- Experience with : API Management, Event-driven integrations, SAP Cloud Connector, and OAuth, JWT, SSL Certificates.

- Knowledge of CI/CD, Git, and Agile methodologies is preferred.

Leadership Responsibilities :

- Lead a team of SAP CPI developers and consultants.

- Review solution designs and code quality.

- Coordinate with functional consultants, architects, and customer stakeholders.

- Manage project timelines, risks, and deliverables.

- Provide technical guidance and mentoring.

- Participate in architecture governance and design reviews.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.

- SAP Integration Suite/CPI Certification preferred.

- SAP BTP Certification is an added advantage.

Preferred Skills :

- SAP PI/PO migration to SAP CPI.

- API-led integration architecture.

- Event Mesh and asynchronous messaging.

- DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.

- Exposure to Azure, AWS, or GCP integration.

- Experience with global rollout projects and multi-country implementations.

Soft Skills :

- Excellent communication and presentation skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Leadership and mentoring capabilities.

- Stakeholder management.

- Customer-focused approach.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Nice-to-Have :

- Experience in migration from SAP PI/PO to SAP Integration Suite.

- Knowledge of SAP Business Technology Platform services.

- Experience in presales, solution estimation, and RFP responses.

Skills

SAP CPI, SAP Integration, SAP BTP, SAP ECC, SAP SF EC, Ariba, SAP Cloud, SAP Implementation, SAP Support, Solution Integration