SAP PO / CPI Sr. Consultant at Dangote Industries Limited

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and product quality. Its operational headquarters is located in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

• A highly skilled and experienced Senior SAP PO/CPI Consultant is required to join the Dangote SAP Delivery Center in India.
• This role requires a deep understanding of enterprise integration patterns and extensive hands-on experience with both SAP Process Orchestration (PO/PI) for on-premise integrations and SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) for cloud and hybrid environments.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting robust and scalable integration solutions.
• These solutions will connect SAP systems with internal and external applications, ensuring seamless data flow and efficient business process automation.

Integration Strategy & Design:

• Lead the design and architecture of complex integration solutions.
• Evaluate and select the best-fit technology between SAP PO and CPI based on business requirements, technical landscape, security considerations, and scalability needs.
• Develop integration strategies, roadmaps, and best practices for both on-premise and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, functional consultants, and business stakeholders to convert business needs into technical integration specifications.

SAP Process Orchestration (PO/PI) Development & Support:

• Design, develop, configure, and deploy integration scenarios using SAP PO, including AEX, ESR, ID, NWA, and BRM components.
• Utilize various adapters such as SOAP, REST, RFC, IDoc, JDBC, SFTP, File, JMS, Proxy, and HTTP_AAE for integrations.
• Develop and optimize message mappings (graphical, XSLT, Java), user-defined functions, and ABAP proxies.
• Implement error handling, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms within SAP PO.
• Perform performance tuning and optimization of existing PO interfaces.
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and resolution for PO integration issues.

SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) Development & Support:

• Design, develop, configure, and deploy integration flows (iFlows) using SAP CPI within SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
• Work with multiple CPI adapters such as SOAP, REST, OData, SFTP, IDoc, SuccessFactors, JDBC, Process Direct, and Mail.
• Develop and optimize data transformations using Groovy scripts and XSLT mapping.
• Implement advanced CPI features including Value Mappings, Content Modifier, Request-Reply, Aggregator, Router, and Receiver Determination.
• Configure secure communication using OAuth, SAML, Client Certificates, and PGP encryption.
• Implement monitoring and alerting using CPI Monitor and ALM tools.
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and support for CPI integration issues.

Consulting & Project Leadership:

• Act as a lead consultant on integration projects across all phases including discovery, design, build, testing, and go-live.
• Manage deliverables, timelines, and resources for integration workstreams.
• Conduct technical workshops and training sessions for clients and internal teams.
• Prepare detailed functional and technical documentation such as design specifications, configuration guides, and test plans.
• Provide expert guidance on integration best practices, governance, and system optimization.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement:

• Lead and participate in unit, integration, and user acceptance testing for developed interfaces.
• Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and efficiency improvements in integration environments.
• Stay updated with SAP integration technologies and trends such as SAP Integration Suite, API Management, and Event Mesh.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience in SAP Integration technologies.

Minimum 5+ years of dedicated experience with SAP Process Orchestration (PO/PI):

• Extensive experience with ESR, ID, NWA, and various interface development patterns.
• Strong understanding of PI/PO architecture, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in developing complex mappings using graphical tools, XSLT, and Java.

Minimum 3+ years of dedicated experience with SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI):

• Proven expertise in designing, developing, and deploying iFlows.
• Hands-on experience with Groovy scripting for complex transformations and validations.
• Familiarity with CPI adapters and configuration.
• Strong understanding of CPI security concepts and best practices.
• Solid knowledge of integration patterns such as synchronous and asynchronous messaging, routing, content enrichment, and publish-subscribe.
• Expertise in integration protocols including SOAP, REST, OData, SFTP, JDBC, JMS, HTTP, and IDoc.
• Experience with API Management within SAP BTP.
• Proficiency in working with data formats such as XML, JSON, Flat File, and EDI.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills (Plus Points):

• Certifications in SAP PO, SAP CPI, or SAP Integration Suite.
• Experience with additional SAP BTP components such as Event Mesh, Open Connectors, API Management, and Kyma.
• Knowledge of ABAP development including proxy generation, BAPIs, and IDoc enhancements.
• Experience with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience working with agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.

Interested and qualified candidates should visit the official application portal by clicking the apply button below.