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SAP CPI Developer
SAP CPI Developers help employers build and support cloud integrations between SAP and non-SAP systems. They bring hands-on development skills across iFlows, adapters, message mappings, APIs, monitoring, error handling and hybrid integration landscapes.
What does a SAP CPI Developer do?
An SAP CPI Developer builds, tests and supports integration flows using SAP Cloud Integration within SAP Integration Suite, usually working closely with integration architects, functional consultants, technical teams and business stakeholders.
The role is commonly used across SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, SAP ECC and cloud transformation environments where employers need reliable integrations between SAP applications, third-party platforms, suppliers, customers and internal systems.
When businesses hire SAP CPI Developers
- Building SAP Cloud Integration iFlows across SAP and non-SAP landscapes
- Creating mappings, routing, adapters, security settings and error handling logic
- Connecting SAP S/4HANA, ECC, SuccessFactors, Ariba, EWM, TM or third-party systems
- Supporting API-led, event-driven, B2B or hybrid integration scenarios
- Adding CPI development capability to testing, monitoring, cutover, hypercare or BAU support
Typical responsibilities
- Build SAP CPI integration flows in line with agreed integration designs and standards
- Configure adapters, mappings, routing, parameters, certificates, security settings and exception handling
- Support APIs, events, B2B scenarios, pre-built content and Integration Suite capabilities where relevant
- Work with integration architects, SAP functional teams, developers, security teams and external partners
- Test integrations across unit testing, system integration testing, UAT, cutover and deployment phases
- Monitor messages, troubleshoot failures, resolve defects and support production incidents
- Document iFlows, mappings, technical decisions, support procedures and knowledge transfer material
Key skills to look for
- SAP CPI development experience
- Strong understanding of SAP Cloud Integration, SAP Integration Suite and SAP BTP
- Knowledge of iFlows, adapters, mappings, APIs, events, certificates and monitoring
- Experience integrating SAP S/4HANA, ECC, cloud applications or third-party platforms
- Ability to work with architecture, functional, development, security and supplier teams
- Clear judgement on integration reliability, error handling, maintainability and supportability