Mandatory Skills:
6 to 8 years of experience in a complete cycle implementation as well as support projects.
Can handle developing interfaces to replicate transactional data or master data integrations with SAP Concur, Ariba, Open Text, CFIN, MDG or any other BTP services and integrations via CPI.
Basic knowledge on other middleware (Like Boomi, Web methods, MuleSoft, TIBCOetc).
Proficient with message mapping concepts and scripting language.
Proficient with Groovy Scripting or Java Script (optional) and XSLT Mapping.
Good Exposure on Migrations from SAP PI/PO to SAP CPI
Good Exposure on API based integrations and Exception Handling and Retry mechanism concepts
Integration Solution Design:
Lead the design and architecture of end-to-end integration solutions using SAP CPI.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, translating them into effective and scalable integration processes.
Adapter Configuration:
Configure and implement various adapters in SAP CPI, such as SOAP, REST, OData, IDoc, SFTP, and others.
Ensure seamless connectivity and data flow between SAP CPI and diverse external systems through expert adapter configurations.
Basic understanding on networking, infra and security.
Integration Flow Development:
Develop, deploy, and maintain integration flows in SAP CPI, ensuring efficient data transformation, mapping, and routing and exception handling
Implement best practices for designing reusable and modular integration components.
Adapters Expertise:
Demonstrate advanced knowledge and expertise in working with different adapters within SAP CPI.
Troubleshoot and resolve adapter-related issues, ensuring the reliability and performance of integration processes.
Good Hands on ODATA, RFC, SOAP, IDOC, JMS, AMQP, SF, HTTP, Mail, SFTP adapters
Monitoring and Optimization:
Implement monitoring solutions to proactively identify and address integration issues.
Optimize integration processes for performance, scalability, and resource efficiency.
Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, business analysts, and end-users to understand integration requirements.
Communicate technical solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Documentation:
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for adapter configurations, integration flows, and troubleshooting procedures.
Ensure documentation is up-to-date and easily accessible.
Upgrades and Enhancements:
Stay informed about updates and releases in SAP CPI, especially those related to adapters.
Evaluate new features and recommend system upgrades or enhancements to improve integration capabilities.
Training and Support:
Provide training to end-users on adapter-related functionalities and best practices.
Offer support for troubleshooting and resolving issues related to adapters and integration processes.
Qualifications:
Proven experience as an SAP CPI consultant with a focus on adapter configurations.
Strong understanding of SAP CPI architecture, integration patterns, and components.
Proficiency in working with various adapters in both on-premises and cloud integration scenarios.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Certification ( if Any):
SAP Certified Development Professional - SAP Cloud Platform Integration