SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) Consultant
Bryanston, GP, ZA, 2191
Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.
SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) Consultant
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) Consultant to design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing integration solutions between SAP and third-party systems. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in SAP CPI, API Management, and integration lifecycle management, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functional and technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and develop integration scenarios using SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI).
- Build, optimize, and maintain integration flows (iFlows) using adapters such as SOAP, REST, SFTP, IDoc, OData, and JDBC.
- Establish and manage secure connectivity through SAP API Management and other relevant SAP BTP services.
- Partner with business and technical stakeholders to gather integration requirements and translate them into robust technical designs.
- Implement effective error handling, logging, and monitoring mechanisms for production environments.
- Troubleshoot integration issues and perform performance tuning to ensure stability and efficiency.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including integration designs, configuration details, and operational procedures.
Required Skills and Experience
- 5–7 years of SAP integration experience, including at least 3 years of hands-on experience with SAP CPI.
- Strong expertise in:
- CPI iFlow design, mapping, and scripting
- Groovy and JavaScript
- Adapters: OData, SFTP, SOAP, REST, IDoc, JDBC
- Data formats: XML, XSLT, JSON
- API Management and SAP BTP connectivity concepts
- Solid experience integrating with SAP S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, and external third-party platforms.
- Strong understanding of cloud integration patterns, middleware concepts, and security standards.
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional and collaborative environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience integrating SAP Public Cloud solutions.
- Exposure to SAP Event Mesh, Open Connectors, or CPI-DS.
- Knowledge of SAP PI/PO migration projects to CPI.
- Experience with Integration Advisor for design governance and integration best practices.
- Working knowledge of ABAP to support backend logic extension and advanced integration scenarios.
- Relevant SAP certifications, such as SAP CPI or SAP BTP certifications.
Core Competencies
- Integration architecture and design
- Secure connectivity and API enablement
- Production support and issue resolution
- Technical documentation and governance
- Stakeholder management and collaboration
- Continuous improvement and optimization
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate is a technically strong integration professional who can deliver reliable and scalable SAP integration solutions in complex enterprise environments. This role requires a balance of hands-on development expertise, architecture awareness, operational discipline, and strong communication skills to ensure successful collaboration across business and technical teams.
Why Syntax?
Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.
- Competitive, above-average compensation
- Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
- Flexible working time models, home office
- Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
- A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
- Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
- Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job
You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!