Senior Executive, Application Development

Job Description
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.
Qualifications
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

Work arrangement
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