Sap – Integrations Senior - Tech Arch, Consulting, Location OPEN

Our objective is to provide clients with a unique business perspective on how to leverage SAP technology to improve their operations.  This is rooted in EY's SAP service line capabilities (Supply Chain, FICO, BPC, Data & Analytics, Customer, Tech/Arch and SuccessFactors) that are focused on helping clients improve performance and increase productivity.

The opportunity

EY's Agile Business Transformation, enabled by SAP technology can help organizations address challenges in the digital era. Our EY SAP collaborative approach focuses on more than technology alone. We take a comprehensive, business-first view to address strategy, customer value, user experiences, processes, technology and operational impacts in tandem.

In this role, you will identify and define user/customer requirements, focusing on developing user interfaces (UI) across various platforms such as mobile, web, and tablets. You will be responsible for creating software components and services that interact seamlessly with upstream and downstream components, ensuring that business requirements are met through effective coding and programming.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Application Designer and Developer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative solutions. Your time will be spent on various responsibilities, including:

• Collaborating with clients to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring that the final product meets their needs.
• Designing and developing user interfaces that are not only functional but also enhance user experience.
• Writing clean, maintainable code and creating specifications that support business objectives.

Regular travel may be required to meet with clients, providing you with the opportunity to engage directly with stakeholders.

Skills and attributes for success

To excel in this role, you should possess a blend of technical and interpersonal skills. The following attributes will make a significant impact:

On your typical engagement, you will work with the key stakeholders to understand their needs and advise on SAP system capabilities. You will initiate the requirement gathering, architect solutions, blueprinting, testing, complete the workflow and documentation, as well as the functional design of the solution. Liaise with the stakeholders and technical team to translate needs into business solutions and complete the configurations and/or integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems.    

• Ability to demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and possess strong business acumen. Demonstrate ability to assimilate new knowledge.
• Ability to consistently deliver quality client services. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.

• Agile delivery methodologies.
• Proficiency in application development tools.
• Quality assurance and software development expertise.
• Systems integration skills.
• Building relationships, client trust, and emotional agility.
• Complex problem-solving abilities.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A four-year bachelor’s degree.
• Typically, no less than 2-4 years in a relevant field, specifically working on integrations with SAP systems.
• Experience designing and implementing SAP integration scenarios using tools such as SAP PI/PO, SAP CIG, and SAP Integration Suite (Cloud Integration, API Management, Trading Partner Management, Advanced Event Mesh, Edge Integration Cell).
• Experience with non-SAP integration platforms (e.g. MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica) is a plus.
• Hands-on experience building interfaces using APIs (OData, SOAP), events, ABAP proxies, RFCs, IDocs and file-based integrations.
• Experience developing integration architectures and strategies that ensure data quality, consistency and system integrity.
• Experience working with integration adapters such as OData, SOAP, AMPQ, AS2, AS4, Ariba, JMS, HTTPS, JDBC, IDoc, SFTP, Process Direct, MAIL, and XI.
• Familiarity with integration security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and data encryption.
• Knowledge of integration monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., SAP Cloud ALM, Solution Manager, Splunk).
• Experience building B2B integration scenarios following EDI standards (e.g. ANSI X12/EDIFACT).
• Experience with cloud integration platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of database management systems and data modeling concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address integration challenges and optimize processes.
• Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies.
• A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%. 

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience   working in cross-functional teams (development, operations, business) to build & design holistic integration architecture solutions.
• Prior consulting industry experience or deep functional experience.
• SAP certification(s)
• Experience with at least one full cycle implementation of your core module.   

What we look for

We seek individuals who are not only technically proficient but also possess a strong sense of curiosity and a desire to learn. Top performers are those who can navigate complex challenges with ease, communicate effectively, and build meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues alike.