Technical Consultant, SAP

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

SAP PI/PO Technical Consultant

Role Summary

The SAP PI/PO Technical Consultant is responsible for designing, developing, configuring, and supporting integration solutions using SAP Process Integration / Process Orchestration. The role involves connecting SAP and non-SAP systems, building interfaces, troubleshooting integration issues, and ensuring reliable end-to-end data exchange across enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

Integration Design and Development

• Design and develop integration scenarios using SAP PI/PO.
• Configure objects in Enterprise Services Repository ESR and Integration Directory ID.
• Develop mappings using:
  • Graphical Mapping
  • Java Mapping
  • XSLT Mapping
  • ABAP Mapping, where applicable
• Build and configure interfaces such as:
  • File-to-IDoc
  • IDoc-to-File
  • Proxy-to-REST
  • SOAP-to-RFC
  • JDBC-to-SAP
  • SFTP-based integrations

Adapter Configuration

• Configure and support SAP PI/PO adapters including:
  • IDoc Adapter
  • RFC Adapter
  • SOAP Adapter
  • REST Adapter
  • File/SFTP Adapter
  • JDBC Adapter
  • JMS Adapter
  • Mail Adapter
  • Proxy Adapter
• Manage communication channels and troubleshoot adapter-related issues.

Monitoring and Support

• Monitor interfaces using:
  • SAP PI/PO Runtime Workbench
  • SAP NetWeaver Administrator
  • Message Monitoring
  • Component Monitoring
  • Communication Channel Monitoring
• Analyze failed messages and perform error resolution.
• Support production incidents and interface-related service requests.
• Perform root cause analysis for integration failures.

System Integration

• Work with SAP modules such as FI, MM, SD, PP, HCM, EWM, Ariba, SuccessFactors, or other SAP applications.
• Integrate SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA with third-party systems.
• Support integration with cloud platforms and external APIs.
• Collaborate with functional consultants, ABAP developers, basis teams, and business users.

Technical Configuration

• Configure RFC destinations, ports, partner profiles, and IDoc settings.
• Support proxy configuration between SAP backend systems and PI/PO.
• Handle certificate management and secure connectivity.
• Configure transport of PI/PO objects across development, quality, and production systems.

Documentation and Testing

• Prepare technical specifications and interface design documents.
• Support unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing.
• Document interface flows, mapping logic, error handling, and operational procedures.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong experience with SAP PI/PO 7.3, 7.4, 7.5.
• Hands-on experience with ESR and Integration Directory.
• Knowledge of ICO configuration, sender/receiver agreements, and integrated configuration objects.
• Experience with synchronous and asynchronous interfaces.
• Good understanding of:
  • XML
  • XSD
  • WSDL
  • SOAP
  • REST
  • JSON
  • HTTP/HTTPS
  • SFTP
• Experience with IDocs, RFCs, BAPIs, Proxies, and Web Services.
• Knowledge of message mapping, UDFs, and value mapping.
• Familiarity with SAP NetWeaver Administrator and PI/PO monitoring tools.
• Basic knowledge of SAP functional modules and business processes.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SAP Cloud Integration / SAP Integration Suite / CPI.
• Knowledge of API Management and event-driven integration.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA integration projects.
• Java programming knowledge for custom mappings or adapter modules.
• Experience with Agile or hybrid project delivery models.
• Understanding of security concepts such as SSL, certificates, OAuth, and basic authentication.
• Knowledge of migration from SAP PI/PO to SAP Integration Suite is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• SAP PI/PO certification is preferred but not mandatory.
• 3+ years of experience in SAP PI/PO development and support.
• Experience in full lifecycle implementation or support projects.

Why Syntax?

Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.

• Competitive, above-average compensation
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job

You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!

Syntax is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.