SAP Middleware Developer

Job Description: Our client is looking for a skilled and experienced SAP Middleware Developer to join our team. As a SAP Middleware Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining middleware solutions to enable seamless integration between SAP systems and external applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand integration requirements, design integration solutions, and develop and deploy middleware components. Your expertise in SAP integration technologies and programming languages will be essential in ensuring efficient and reliable data exchange across systems.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business analysts and functional teams to understand integration requirements and design effective middleware solutions.
• Develop and configure SAP middleware components, such as SAP PI/PO (Process Integration/Process Orchestration), SAP CPI (Cloud Platform Integration), or SAP NetWeaver Gateway, to enable seamless data exchange between SAP systems and external applications.
• Design and implement integration interfaces, mappings, and transformations using SAP integration tools and programming languages (e.g., Java, ABAP, XSLT).
• Ensure adherence to integration best practices and standards, and perform code reviews to maintain code quality and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to middleware configurations, data transformations, and interface failures.
• Collaborate with technical teams and external vendors to implement and test integrations with external systems and APIs.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of integration processes and interfaces, and implement enhancements to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, interface designs, and deployment guides.
• Stay up to date with the latest SAP integration technologies and tools, and proactively propose improvements and innovative solutions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a SAP Middleware Developer or a similar role, with a strong background in designing and implementing SAP integration solutions.
• Solid understanding of SAP integration technologies, such as SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI, or SAP NetWeaver Gateway.
• Proficiency in programming languages used in SAP integration, such as Java, ABAP, XSLT, or Groovy.
• Experience with integration protocols and standards, including SOAP, REST, IDoc, RFC, and XML.
• Strong knowledge of SAP modules and business processes, and the ability to map integration requirements to SAP data models.
• Familiarity with SAP development tools, such as SAP Web IDE, Eclipse, or SAP NetWeaver Developer Studio.
• Experience in designing and implementing integrations with external systems and APIs.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple integration projects simultaneously.
• SAP certifications in relevant areas, such as SAP Integration Technology or SAP Process Integration, are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud-based integration platforms, such as SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) or SAP Cloud Platform Integration Suite.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and SAP Fiori for integration and user interface development.
• Understanding of security and authorization concepts in SAP integration.
• Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and architecture frameworks.
• Experience with other middleware and integration technologies, such as MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, or IBM Integration Bus.