Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated SAP Integration Team Lead to drive technical excellence and team leadership in delivering cutting-edge integration solutions using SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI). In this role, you will oversee a team of skilled professionals, guide project implementation, collaborate with stakeholders, and innovate scalable integration strategies aligned with business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of SAP CPI engineers, ensuring project quality and professional development
  • Manage SAP CPI implementation projects, aligning solutions with customer requirements and timelines
  • Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams, leveraging strong communication skills (English B2 level preferred)
  • Design, build, and deploy complex integration scenarios using SAP CPI standards and Enterprise Integration Patterns
  • Optimize Groovy scripts in CPI for data transformations (XmlSlurper, JsonSlurper, XmlParser), closures, and context-based value mapping
  • Configure adapters, including REST, SOAP, OData, and SFTP, and handle asynchronous messaging workflows such as SOAP RM and IDoc
  • Utilize streaming platforms and message queues such as SAP Event Mesh, Kafka, and RabbitMQ for real-time data processing
  • Implement exception handling, logging frameworks, and CPI Quality of Service mechanisms like Exactly-Once or At-Least-Once delivery
  • Set up Cloud Connectors and manage BTP security, including OAuth configurations, roles, and authentication methods
  • Configure standard SAP content in SAP CI and establish secure communication via SSL certificate setup
  • Apply knowledge of network protocols like TCP/IP and architecture frameworks, including ISA-M, SOA, and EDA principles
  • Deliver expertise in API and data model integration for SAP systems such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP CX, and SuccessFactors
  • Drive end-to-end project management, addressing challenges and ensuring process optimization
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, scaling team capabilities, and promoting professional growth

Requirements

  • Over 5 years of experience in SAP CPI integrations and implementations
  • Proficiency in Groovy scripting for CPI, including data transformations (XmlSlurper, JsonSlurper, XmlParser), closures, and context-based value mapping
  • Competency in utilizing adapters like REST, SOAP, OData, and SFTP, along with asynchronous messaging workflows (SOAP RM, IDoc)
  • Knowledge of Enterprise Integration Patterns and CPI architectural best practices
  • Understanding of streaming platforms and message queues such as SAP Event Mesh, Kafka, RabbitMQ
  • Practical expertise in exception handling, logging, and managing Quality of Service in CPI
  • Familiarity with configuration of Cloud Connectors and BTP security, including OAuth and roles setup
  • Experience in setting up SSL handshakes and certificate-based secure communication
  • Background in networking concepts (TCP/IP stack) and integrating SAP systems such as S/4HANA, CX, or SuccessFactors
  • Showcase of understanding architectural methodologies like ISA-M, SOA, and EDA
  • API and data modeling knowledge for minimum two SAP systems
  • English proficiency at B1-B2 level for effective collaboration (B2 preferred)

Nice to have

  • Experience with third-party SDKs such as AWS
  • Exposure to scale-oriented methodologies for team growth and talent development
  • Understanding of SAP CPI internal architecture, pricing models, and account setup creation

[GTS] Benefits (generic, except India)

  • International projects with top brands
  • Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Employee financial programs
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
  • Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
  • Global career opportunities
  • Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
  • EPAM Employee Groups
  • Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn