Advanced Integration CPI consultant

The CPI consultant designs, builds and runs SAP Cloud Platform Integration solutions that connect cloud and on-premise systems for our clients. The role is part of the technical SAP cloud integration team and is open at advanced level. At advanced level the consultant also leads delivery, guides junior colleagues and shapes the client’s integration strategy.

The consultant is accountable for integrations that are secure, stable and easy to maintain, and for clients who trust the team’s advice.

Key tasks and responsabilities

1. Integration Design and development

• Analyse business and technical requirements and translate them into integration designs (patterns, interfaces, error handling, monitoring).
• Build and test integration flows in SAP CPI using REST, SOAP, OData, IDoc, SFTP and other adapters.
• Develop message mappings, XSLT transformations and Groovy scripts for complex data transformation.
• Connect on-premise and cloud systems in hybrid landscapes, including S/4HANA integration.
• Reuse standard SAP content and templates where they fit, and document the choices made.

1. Security, data integrity and compliance

• Apply security protocols such as OAuth, SSL/TLS, certificates and key store management.
• Manage credentials and access to integration artefacts in line with client and SD Worx policies.
• Protect data integrity with validation, idempotent processing and clear exception handling.
• Make sure integrations meet data protection and compliance requirements.

1. Operations and support

• Monitor message flows, analyse failed messages and resolve incidents within agreed service levels.
• Find root causes of recurring problems and propose structural fixes.
• Manage deployments and transports across development, test and production tenants.
• Keep technical documentation and runbooks current.

1. Project Delivery

• Plan and estimate integration work, and track progress, resources and risks.
• Lead large-scale CPI projects from analysis to go-live and hypercare.
• Manage complex landscapes with multiple systems, platforms and dependencies.
• Run code reviews and safeguard quality, naming conventions and reusability.

1. Client-facing work

• Regularly meet clients to understand their needs and define their CPI integration strategy.
• Explain technical options and trade-offs to business and IT stakeholders in clear language.
• Report on progress and manage expectations, in Dutch and English.
• Travel to clients when the project requires it

• University degree: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience with SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) and cloud-based integration projects.
• Project management expertise: Proven ability to lead large-scale SAP CPI projects, including timelines, resource management, and risk mitigation.
• Functional knowledge: Strong understanding of cloud-based business processes and SAP S/4HANA integration. Knowledge of API-based integration and security protocols (OAuth, SSL, etc.).
• Technical knowledge: Expertise in SAP CPI, API integration (REST/SOAP), XML, XSLT, and data transformation. Proficiency in handling hybrid integration landscapes, connecting on-premise with cloud systems.
• Certifications: SAP CPI certification or related advanced certifications (e.g., SAP Cloud Platform certification).
• Soft skills: Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Leadership skills: Ability to lead medium-sized teams and provide technical guidance to medior and junior consultants.
• Business development: Able to identify opportunities for new business through CPI integration solutions.
• Client-facing skills: Regularly interacts with clients to define CPI integration strategies and deliver solutions that meet their business needs.
• Languages: Dutch (required), English (required
• Willingness to travel: 25% based on project requirements.
• HR Experience: Experience with integrating HR systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors) is beneficial.

SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. We have offices across Europe and in Mauritius. Our purpose is to bring people solutions to life, enabling organisations of all sizes to turn Human Resources into a source of value for both the business and its people.

Our people solutions cover the entire employee journey - from getting people paid to attracting, rewarding and developing talent., Why Join SD Worx?

• Flexible working: Flexible working hours and remote/hybrid working options - working arrangements are open for discussion

• Learning & development: Access to professional training and an individual development plan

• Career growth: Whether you want to deepen your expertise or broaden your career, there is room to grow within SD Worx

• Collaborative culture: From many locations, we work as one - moving from better to best together

From many places, we work as one, moving from better to best together.