Senior Executive, Application Development

• Analyse functional and business integration requirements and translate them into detailed technical interface designs.
• Develop interfaces between **SAP S/4HANA and SAP/non\-SAP systems** using appropriate SAP integration technologies.
• Work hands\-on with technologies and protocols such as:

+ SAP Integration Suite / Cloud Integration

+ SAP CPI

+ SAP PI/PO, where applicable

+ IDoc / ALE

+ RFC / BAPI

+ OData APIs

+ REST APIs

+ SOAP Web Services

+ EDI

+ XML / JSON

+ SFTP / File\-based integration

+ Event\-driven/API\-based integration

• Configure and develop integration flows, message mappings, routing, transformations, validations, exception handling, and acknowledgements.
• Work with standard SAP APIs and integration content before considering custom interfaces.
• Support SAP S/4HANA integration with applications such as:

+ Manufacturing and shop\-floor systems

+ Laboratory/LIMS systems

+ Warehouse and logistics applications

+ Quality systems

+ Banking and treasury applications

+ Master data systems

+ CRM and commercial applications

+ Regulatory and serialization solutions

+ Identity/access management applications

+ Third\-party vendor and cloud platforms

• Understand SAP business objects and interface structures across relevant SAP functional modules.
• Work closely with SAP functional consultants, ABAP developers, Basis, Security, Infrastructure, middleware teams, and external vendors.
• Perform technical troubleshooting using SAP and middleware monitoring/debugging tools.
• Analyse IDoc failures, API errors, message failures, connectivity issues, data mapping errors, and application\-level exceptions.
• Design appropriate:

+ Error handling

+ Retry mechanisms

+ Reprocessing

+ Alerting

+ Logging

+ Monitoring

+ Reconciliation

+ Audit trail mechanisms

• Participate in technical design reviews and ensure interfaces meet enterprise integration architecture standards.
• Prepare and maintain technical/interface specification documents covering end\-to\-end integration from source system through middleware to target system.
• Ensure specifications clearly document:

+ Source and target systems

+ Interface direction

+ Business triggers

+ Data structures and mappings

+ Transformation rules

+ Frequency and volumes

+ Authentication/security

+ Error handling

+ Reprocessing

+ Monitoring

+ Reconciliation

+ Dependencies

+ Batch scheduling

+ Performance requirements

• Support unit testing, SIT, UAT, regression testing, performance testing, cutover, and production deployment.
• Prepare test data and technically support defect investigation and resolution.
• Participate in interface migration and deployment activities across SAP development, quality, validation, and production environments.
• Support cutover planning, interface activation/deactivation, data synchronization, and post\-go\-live stabilization.
• Provide Level 2/Level 3 technical support for production integration issues.
• Perform root\-cause analysis and implement permanent corrective solutions for recurring interface failures.
• Coordinate with third\-party vendors for API specifications, connectivity, certificates, endpoints, firewall requirements, and technical issue resolution.

• *SAP Technical Skills**

• Strong hands\-on experience in SAP interface/integration development.
• Good understanding of SAP S/4HANA integration architecture.
• Strong knowledge of at least one major SAP middleware/integration platform, preferably **SAP Integration Suite / Cloud Integration** .
• Experience with SAP PI/PO is desirable, particularly for migration or hybrid landscapes.
• Strong knowledge of IDoc/ALE, RFC, BAPI, OData, REST, SOAP, XML, JSON, and API technologies.
• Understanding of SAP standard APIs and SAP Business Accelerator Hub content.
• Working knowledge of ABAP sufficient for interface troubleshooting, debugging, enhancements, user exits/BAdIs, and technical coordination with ABAP teams.
• Knowledge of SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF) is desirable.
• Experience with integration monitoring and error\-handling frameworks.
• Understanding of certificate management, OAuth, Basic Authentication, SAML, API keys, encryption, and secure communication protocols.
• Knowledge of SAP BTP and API Management is preferred.
• Understanding of event\-driven integration, Event Mesh, or similar technologies is an advantage.
• Familiarity with SAP Clean Core principles and API\-first integration architecture is preferred.

• *Experience Requirements**

• Minimum **8\+ years of overall SAP technical/integration experience** .
• Significant hands\-on experience in SAP interface design, development, testing, and production support.
• Experience working in SAP implementation, rollout, upgrade, transformation, or support programs.
• Greenfield SAP S/4HANA implementation experience is preferred.
• Experience integrating SAP with multiple enterprise and third\-party applications.
• Experience working with geographically distributed functional, technical, infrastructure, security, and vendor teams.
• Pharmaceutical, life sciences, medical device, healthcare, or other regulated\-industry experience is preferred.
• Experience from either **service/consulting organizations or product/end\-user organizations** is acceptable, provided the candidate demonstrates strong hands\-on SAP integration capability.

• *Preferred Certifications**

• SAP Certified Associate – Integration Developer / SAP Integration Suite certification.
• SAP BTP\-related certification.
• SAP S/4HANA\-related certification.
• Other relevant SAP technical/integration certifications.

• *Key Success Measures**

• Delivery of stable, secure, scalable, and maintainable SAP interfaces.
• High\-quality technical specifications and interface documentation.
• Minimal production failures and effective error/reprocessing mechanisms.
• Compliance with SAP Clean Core and enterprise architecture principles.
• Successful completion of required testing and validation activities.
• Timely resolution of integration incidents and defects.
• Strong end\-to\-end ownership from design through production support.
• Effective collaboration across SAP, middleware, business, infrastructure, security, CSV/QA, and external vendor teams.

• **Experience:** Minimum 8\+ years of relevant SAP and integration development experience
• **Industry:** Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences experience preferred
• **Employment Background:** Candidates from IT services, consulting, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or product organizations may be considered
• **Education:** Any recognized graduate/postgraduate educational background
• **Certification:** Relevant SAP certification preferred but not mandatory
• **Role Type:** Hands\-on technical role with responsibility for SAP and non\-SAP integrations