Advanced Integration CPI consultant
Key Skills
Job Description
SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. We have offices across Europe and in Mauritius. Our purpose is to bring people solutions to life, enabling organisations of all sizes to turn Human Resources into a source of value for both the business and its people.
Our people solutions cover the entire employee journey – from getting people paid to attracting, rewarding and developing talent.
Role Purpose:
The CPI consultant designs, builds and runs SAP Cloud Platform Integration solutions that connect cloud and on-premise systems for our clients. The role is part of the technical SAP cloud integration team and is open at advanced level. At advanced level the consultant also leads delivery, guides junior colleagues and shapes the client's integration strategy.
The consultant is accountable for integrations that are secure, stable and easy to maintain, and for clients who trust the team's advice.
Key tasks and responsabilities
Integration Design and development
Analyse business and technical requirements and translate them into integration designs (patterns, interfaces, error handling, monitoring).
Build and test integration flows in SAP CPI using REST, SOAP, OData, IDoc, SFTP and other adapters.
Develop message mappings, XSLT transformations and Groovy scripts for complex data transformation.
Connect on-premise and cloud systems in hybrid landscapes, including S/4HANA integration.
Reuse standard SAP content and templates where they fit, and document the choices made.
Security, data integrity and compliance
Apply security protocols such as OAuth, SSL/TLS, certificates and key store management.
Manage credentials and access to integration artefacts in line with client and SD Worx policies.
Protect data integrity with validation, idempotent processing and clear exception handling.
Make sure integrations meet data protection and compliance requirements.
Operations and support
Monitor message flows, analyse failed messages and resolve incidents within agreed service levels.
Find root causes of recurring problems and propose structural fixes.
Manage deployments and transports across development, test and production tenants.
Keep technical documentation and runbooks current.
Project Delivery
Plan and estimate integration work, and track progress, resources and risks.
Lead large-scale CPI projects from analysis to go-live and hypercare.
Manage complex landscapes with multiple systems, platforms and dependencies.
Run code reviews and safeguard quality, naming conventions and reusability.
Client-facing work
Regularly meet clients to understand their needs and define their CPI integration strategy.
Explain technical options and trade-offs to business and IT stakeholders in clear language.
Report on progress and manage expectations, in Dutch and English.
Travel to clients when the project requires it
What do you have to offer?
University degree: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
5-7 years of experience with SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) and cloud-based integration projects.
Project management expertise: Proven ability to lead large-scale SAP CPI projects, including timelines, resource management, and risk mitigation.
Functional knowledge: Strong understanding of cloud-based business processes and SAP S/4HANA integration. Knowledge of API-based integration and security protocols (OAuth, SSL, etc.).
Technical knowledge: Expertise in SAP CPI, API integration (REST/SOAP), XML, XSLT, and data transformation. Proficiency in handling hybrid integration landscapes, connecting on-premise with cloud systems.
Certifications: SAP CPI certification or related advanced certifications (e.g., SAP Cloud Platform certification).
Soft skills: Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Leadership skills: Ability to lead medium-sized teams and provide technical guidance to medior and junior consultants.
Business development: Able to identify opportunities for new business through CPI integration solutions.
Client-facing skills: Regularly interacts with clients to define CPI integration strategies and deliver solutions that meet their business needs.
Languages: Dutch (required), English (required
Willingness to travel: 25% based on project requirements.
HR Experience: Experience with integrating HR systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors) is beneficial.
Why Join SD Worx?
Flexible working: Flexible working hours and remote/hybrid working options – working arrangements are open for discussion
Learning & development: Access to professional training and an individual development plan
Career growth: Whether you want to deepen your expertise or broaden your career, there is room to grow within SD Worx
Collaborative culture: From many locations, we work as one – moving from better to best together
From many places, we work as one, moving from better to best together.
SD Worx values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of origin, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, ethnic or social background, or stage of life.
All hiring decisions are made based on skills, experience and role‑related qualifications.
Core Responsibilities
The consultant designs, builds, and maintains SAP Cloud Platform Integration solutions while leading delivery and guiding junior team members. They are responsible for ensuring secure, stable integrations and managing client relationships to define integration strategies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science and possess 5-7 years of experience with SAP CPI and cloud-based integration projects. Proficiency in Dutch and English is required, along with strong technical expertise in API integration and hybrid system landscapes.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Remote/hybrid working options
- Professional training
- Individual development plan
- Career growth opportunities
About SD Worx
Industry: Human Resources Services
Company size: 5,001-10,000 employees
SD Worx is your HR, Pay and Time partner in Europe. As the backbone of work in Europe, our approach brings together technology, expertise and service delivery all in one integrated model. From paying employees to managing HR and compliance across the employee lifecycle, we help employers run the essential processes that people rely on every day. We work alongside employers, employees and regulators to ensure processes are accurate, transparent and aligned with local requirements. This allows organisations to manage HR, Pay and Time in a consistent and reliable way, supported by local knowledge in each market and a strong European footprint. SD Worx supports more than 100,000 organisations and pays over 6 million employees each month across 26 European countries. Our offering covers software, outsourcing, consultancy and data-driven insights, helping organisations manage their workforce in a practical and sustainable way. At SD Worx, our main goal is simple: to make work work for organisations and their people.