Role Overview :

The SAP PIPO/CPI Consultant will be responsible for the end-to-end implementation and support of integration scenarios using SAP Process Integration/Process Orchestration (PI/PO) and SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI).

This role requires a strong understanding of various integration patterns, protocols, and data mapping techniques to ensure seamless data flow between SAP and non-SAP systems.

Key Responsibilities :

Integration Solution Design & Development :

- Design, develop, and implement integration solutions using SAP PI/PO (ESR, ID, Monitoring) and SAP CPI.

- Develop and configure various adapters including File, JDBC, SOAP, REST, RFC, IDoc, JMS, SFTP, OData, etc.

- Map data between different formats using Graphical Mapping, XSLT, and Java Mapping.

- Implement complex integration patterns and error handling mechanisms.

SAP CPI Focus :

- Design and develop iFlows in SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) for cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-on-premise integrations.

- Utilize various CPI adapters, Message Mappings, Groovy Scripts, and Exception Handling.

- Manage and monitor iFlows in CPI.

Troubleshooting & Support :

- Perform comprehensive troubleshooting and debugging of integration issues in both SAP PI/PO and CPI.

- Monitor integration landscapes to ensure high availability and performance.

- Provide ongoing support and maintenance for existing integration scenarios.

- Proactively identify and resolve potential integration bottlenecks.

Collaboration & Documentation :

- Collaborate with functional consultants, business users, and external partners to gather integration requirements.

- Create detailed technical design documents, mapping specifications, and test plans.

- Participate in system testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

- Ensure all integration solutions adhere to best practices, security standards, and architectural guidelines.

- Stay updated with the latest SAP integration technologies and roadmaps.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

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

- 4 - 6 years of hands-on experience in SAP Integration, with a strong focus on SAP PI/PO and/or SAP CPI.

For SAP PI/PO :

- Proficiency in all components of SAP PI/PO (ESR, ID, Runtime Workbench/PI Monitoring).

- Experience with different adapters (File, JDBC, SOAP, REST, RFC, IDoc).

- Strong expertise in Graphical Mapping, XSLT mapping, and UDFs.

- Knowledge of ABAP Proxies and Web Services.

For SAP CPI :

- Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying iFlows in SAP CPI.

- Proficiency in using various CPI adapters (e.g , SuccessFactors, Ariba, SFTP, SOAP, REST,OData).

- Experience with Groovy Scripting for complex logic within iFlows.

- Understanding of security artifacts in CPI (Keystore, User Credentials, OAuth).

- Solid understanding of various integration patterns (Synchronous, Asynchronous, Publish-Subscribe).

- Experience with different communication protocols (HTTP/S, FTP/SFTP, SOAP, REST, JDBC).

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have) :

- SAP Certification in PI/PO or CPI.

- Experience with other integration tools or platforms.

- Knowledge of SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) services beyond CPI.

- Familiarity with APIs and API Management concepts.

- Experience in an Agile development environment