SAP Integration Suite Assistant Manager

Job Description:

The SAP Integration Suite Assistant Manager is a strategic role responsible for designing, developing, and overseeing the implementation of comprehensive integration architectures across the organization. The candidate will lead and manage a team of integration developers while driving end-to-end delivery of integration projects, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.

Key Technical Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:
  • Lead and guide the integration team in designing, developing, and implementing complex integration solutions using SAP Integration Suite (formerly SAP Cloud Platform Integration).
  • Mentor and develop team members' technical skills, ensuring best practices and standards are followed across all projects.
  • Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with external partners for third-party integrations.
  • Prepare and present project updates, risk assessments, and improvement plans to senior management.
• Integration Design and Architecture:
  • Architect end-to-end integration solutions that are scalable, robust, and compliant with enterprise standards.
  • Develop detailed technical specifications and design documents for integration projects, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
  • Define and enforce integration standards, best practices, and governance models.
• Hands-On Development:
  • Actively participate in the design and development of integration flows, mappings, and custom scripts using Groovy and Java.
  • Configure and manage integration adapters and connectors (e.g., HTTP, SOAP, REST, SFTP, IDoc) to ensure seamless data exchange between systems.
• Performance Management:
  • Conduct thorough performance testing and optimization of integration solutions to meet or exceed performance benchmarks.
  • Implement monitoring and alert systems to proactively identify and resolve integration issues.
• Troubleshooting and Support:
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting for complex integration issues, including message processing errors, data inconsistencies, and connectivity problems.
  • Work closely with support teams to ensure swift resolution of integration-related tickets and issues.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Stay updated with the latest SAP integration technologies, trends, and best practices, and implement continuous improvements within the integration landscape.
  • Lead initiatives to enhance the technical capabilities and efficiency of the team.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Documentation and Compliance:
  • Ensure all integration solutions are well-documented, including architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and user manuals.
  • Maintain compliance with internal and external standards, regulations, and security protocols.

Professional Experience:

• 7-10 years of extensive experience in SAP integration technologies, with a strong focus on SAP Integration Suite.
• Proven experience in architecting and implementing large-scale integration solutions.
• Proven track record in leading and mentoring technical teams.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in SAP Integration Suite, including designing and implementing complex integration scenarios.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Groovy, or other relevant scripting languages.
• Proficient in SOAP, REST, OData, and other web service protocols.
• Extensive experience with SAP APIs, BAPIs, IDocs, RFCs, and ALE.
• Knowledge of security and compliance standards, especially as they relate to data integration.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership and project management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically, aligning integration solutions with business objectives.

Skills

CPI, Groovy, IDOC, Java, OData, REST, RFC, SAP Integration Suite, SOAP