SAP Integration (CPI) Architect

Expectations / Deliverables for the Role

• Connects the enterprise by defining reference integration patterns across SAP and non-SAP systems.
• Produces reference integration architectures by leveraging expert input from application, data, platform, and security engineering teams. These architectures form the foundation for new integrations and digital solutions.
• Continuously evolves integration standards to support changing business models and application landscapes.
• Leverages SAP BTP, API Management, and Integration Suite to modernize connectivity and enable event-driven architectures.
• Champions reuse and simplification to reduce custom interfaces and eliminate technical debt.
• Defines and evolves integration KPIs, metrics, and dashboards to improve reliability and operational visibility.
• Guides teams in selecting the right integration approach (API, event, batch, IDoc) for each use case.

Technical Proficiency

• Strong experience with SAP Integration Suite, API Management, and event-based integration patterns.
• Knowledge of hybrid integration landscapes spanning SAP and non-SAP systems.
• Experience designing secure, scalable, and resilient integration architectures.
• Understanding of monitoring, error handling, and operational support for integrations.
• Familiarity with Clean Core aligned integration and extension approaches.

Soft Skills

• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to balance speed, quality, and long-term cost.
• Clear communicator who can explain architecture choices, trade-offs, and cost impacts to stakeholders.
• Collaborative individual who brings together multiple engineering teams to shape shared solutions.
• Comfortable challenging designs constructively in ARB reviews
• Acts as a trusted advisor / partner to other IS&T Teams