SAP Integration Specialist (SAP PO) 1

Req ID: 142469
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Richardson

Summary

The SAP Integration Specialist (SAP PO) will have a strong technical foundation in complex payload transformations, Java, and a proven track record of delivering integration projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in complex payload transformations, Java, SAP Processes Orchestration (PO) Developer and a proven track record of delivering integration projects.

Detailed Description

1. API Design and Development (Architecture & Specs)
Design & Modelling: Design enterprise-level RESTful and SOAP APIs using OpenAPI specifications (Swagger) and RAML, ensuring strict adherence to microservices architecture principles.

Implementation: Build, configure, and publish complex APIs and loopback applications.

Custom Policies: Develop advanced custom policies and gateways utilizing DataPower Extension routing, User-Defined Policies (UDP), and custom JavaScript/GatewayScript.

Security Enforcement: Implement robust API security policies including OAuth 2.0, JWT, Mutual TLS (mTLS), SAML, and custom client authentication certificates.

Governance & Lifecycle: Manage the end-to-end API lifecycle (Drafting, Publishing, Deprecating, and Retiring) and enforce API product management principles, including rate limiting and monetization plans.

4. DevOps, Deployment & Operations
CI/CD Automation: Build and optimize continuous integration and deployment pipelines for APIC artifacts using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Ansible, and APIC toolkits/CLI.

Cloud Architecture: Deploy and manage APIC instances deployed on containerized environments or public cloud infra (AWS/Azure).

Monitoring & Analytics: Configure APIC Developer Portals and Analytics to monitor API performance, error tracking, usage metrics, and optimize payload caching.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Must-Have Technical Skills:
Primary Tooling:

• Mapping Expertise (Crucial):

  • Graphical Mapping: Advanced proficiency in graphical mapping, including the design and implementation of complex User-Defined Functions (UDFs) and multi-mapping scenarios.

  • Java Mapping: Strong programming skills in Java for complex payload transformations. Must be comfortable writing custom Java mappings, utilizing DOM/SAX parsers, and handling scenarios where graphical mapping falls short.

• Architecture & Configuration: Deep understanding of the Enterprise Services Repository (ESR), Integration Directory (ID), and System Landscape Directory (SLD).

• Adapter Knowledge: Extensive experience configuring, tuning, and troubleshooting standard SAP PO adapters (REST, SOAP, AS2, JDBC,SFTP, IDoc_AAE, RFC, HTTP_AAE).

• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Strong analytical skills for debugging message failures, SAP IDOC monitoring and configuration

Added Advantages (Highly Desirable):

• EDI & B2B Integration: Hands-on experience with the SAP B2B Add-on, Trading Partner Management (TPM), and AS2 adapters. Familiarity with standard EDI formats (e.g., EDIFACT, ANSI X12) and common supply chain messages (850, 855, 856, 810) is a major plus.

• SAP Integration Suite: Any exposure to SAP Cloud Integration (CPI) or experience assessing/migrating legacy SAP PO interfaces to the cloud

Soft Skills & General Requirements:

• Ability to translate functional specifications into robust technical integration designs.

• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with functional teams, business stakeholders, and third-party external partners.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple integration deliverables simultaneously, and mentor junior developers

• Ability to travel up to 30%

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Typical Experience

• 3+ years of hands-on, end-to-end implementation and support experience with SAP PI/PO (versions 7.4 / 7.5 single stack).

Typical Education

Bachelor Degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.