BTP Integration Lead

We have partnered with our client in their search for a BTP Integration Lead.

This position will provide deep technical knowledge, end to end technical oversight from design through owning the implementation of the solution including, but not limited to, integrations with internal and external systems/services, heavily focused on S/4 RISE, SAP BTP Integration Suite, APIs integrations B2B, A2A, and B2C.

Primary focus will be on supporting existing integrations between SAP S/4HANA and Cloud systems using SAP BTP Services, such as Integration Suite, Datasphere, SAP BTP Advanced Event Mesh, Smart Data Integration, etc. There will additionally be opportunities to support architecture in integration and cloud efforts. Established API practice by implementing API Portal Management Tool and API Developer along with design and runtime polices and flexible APIs based on canonical principles, pub / sub models, event driven architecture.
This includes monitoring and supporting existing and new interface developments. Among this role's responsibilities, will review code according to specifications, work with abstract concepts and do technical analysis that impacts the controls of system operations. Additionally, this position partners with infrastructure and architectural teams to ensure that the application meets company service level standards and roadmap requirements.
By using the current and pre-identified tools to keep the corporate data flowing between external and internal applications, the Architect / Technical Lead will work on a wide range of projects from small individual to multitier corporate initiatives. This includes monitoring and supporting existing and new interface developments.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in SAP BTP and Cloud Application Programming Model (CAPM), hands-on experience with developing applications using Java and SAP HANA, expertise in OData Services, REST APIs, and CDS (Core Data Services) modeling, Datasphere, Smart Data Integration (SDI), Advanced Work Zone, SAP Business Application Studio (BAS) and SAP Cloud Foundry.

The candidate should also have experience in deploying and managing applications in SAP BTP environments, exposure to Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on performance optimization, and knowledge of SAP Integration Suite would be a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice to project teams on use of integration technology, data architecture and modeling, API Development, system architecture including integration best practices
• Oversee critical steps within the Software Development Life Cycle components that impact enterprise-wide development / architecture standards
• Strong technical skills in SAP BTP Framework, including Application Development, Business Process Automation, Cloud Integration, Extension Suite, and Data Management.
• Provide oversight in standards adherence through reviews of project work including detailed technical specifications and application code
• Manage internal resources as well as augmented or externally sourced team members
• Communicate project status to various levels of management
• Oversee the technology and standards for version control
• In this vital role you will be a thought leader who helps to drive digital and innovation ambitions. Leveraging SAP BTP Services, API development and integration architecture standards and through alignment of digital strategy and solutions to business outcomes, you will optimize the value of our technology investments, creating new value for our staff, our business partners, our shareholders and most importantly - our patients.
• Closely collaborate with our Solution Architects, System Integration partners, business-facing teams, and other technical teams to implement robust and secure technical solutions based on best practices
• Define and enhance Integration strategy, design principles, roadmap of integration patterns, automation, and governance for the s/4 integration landscape S/4, Magento, AWS, and other cloud applications
• Own and drive the continuous development and execution of a multi-year S/4, Cloud API and Integration capabilities roadmap
• Define and maintain governance processes and API, Integration standards for Interface developments and enforce adherence to ensure consistent high-quality deliverables with proper change control
• Design and develop interfaces based on SAP Cloud Integration and SAP API Management.
• Manage integration projects and subprojects of global SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Integrate cloud platforms and applications (SAP, SuccessFactors, Concur, etc.) Point of Sales systems, and eCommerce platforms, preferably Magento.
• Experience with OData Services and Fiori APPs
• Experience with Object Databases and JSON Collections.
• Experience with microservices architecture

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience required in Computer Science or Related Field. Master's degree
• Minimum of 8-10 years of combined IT and SAP experience inclusive of the following:
• 7+ years of experience as Integration Architect with specific experience in SAP Integration Suite, CPI and other SAP Cloud based integration services
• Experience working with API's and building an API ecosystem
• A passion for all things tech and a drive to experiment with new technologies to see where they can benefit the business
• Excellent communication skills
• An interest in being a hands-on technical expert
• Understanding of enterprise architecture, systems architecture, integration and data architecture standards, frameworks, and practices
• Knowledge of common system integration methods and technologies including Reusable APIs, SOAP, JSON, Business process automation and orchestration tools and software
• A good understanding of the AWS and Azure cloud is great value add
• Experience in architecting SAP S/4HANA interfaces with SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) and Integration Suite API Management Portal / API Developer Portal
• Solid understanding of ERP architecture, Integration APIs, configurations, Smart Data Integration, CDS Views, OData provisioning and web services
• Good knowledge with most of the standard adapters and connectivity technologies (FILE, RFC, IDOC, JDBX, SOAP/REST, SFTP etc.)
• SAP Datasphere, SAP Advanced Event Mesh, SAP Smart Data Integration (SDI)
• Experience in SAP S/4HANA ABAP interface development protocols such as RFC, BAPI, IDOC an ABAP Proxy.
• Development experience in Java/.net, Spring Framework, Javascript, Python is a bonus
• Experience in external connectivity B2B communication and data integration
• Ability to work in a multi-cloud hosting environment - Azure, AWS
• Expertise in integration for large application platforms like SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Concur, Zendesk
• Ability to build and communicate architecture leveraging modeling tools like Visio and Lucid Chart
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate the same to integration requirements
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the proven ability to communicate with all levels including management and retail partners

Title: SAP Technical Lead

Location: Remote

Client Industry: Consumer

Compensation: $85-$90/hour

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