SAP CPI EDI ARCHITECT

CPI / EDI Integration Architect

Location: Remote

– Summary
We are seeking a seasoned SAP CPI/EDI Integration Architect to lead and modernize enterprise integration across our supply chain ecosystem. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic architecture, focusing on scalable SAP S/4HANA integrations, EDI (X12), and API-led connectivity with customers, suppliers, and partners.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SAP Integration Suite (CPI), strong EDI and trading partner management experience, and a proven ability to design cloud-based architectures. They will drive continuous improvement, standardization, and modernization while ensuring a stable, high-performing integration landscape.
Key Expectations
·    Architect and deliver scalable CPI-based and API-driven integration solutions
·    Lead EDI (X12) implementations, onboarding, and lifecycle management
·    Strengthen SAP S/4HANA and supply chain integrations (iDocs, APIs)
·    Establish integration standards, governance, and best practices
·    Partner with business and external stakeholders to enhance automation and customer experience
·    Drive innovation and adoption of new SAP integration capabilities
Required Qualifications
·    15+ years of experience in SAP and EDI integration architecture and development.

·    Strong hands-on experience with SAP CPI / SAP Integration Suite.

·    Extensive experience with SAP S/4HANA integrations.

·    Deep understanding of SAP Supply Chain modules and associated iDocs.

·    Strong expertise in:

o  iDoc processing and troubleshooting

o  X12 EDI standards and mappings

o  Trading partner onboarding and management

o  API-based integrations and REST/SOAP services

·    Experience designing scalable hybrid integration architectures across cloud and on-prem environments.

·    Strong knowledge of SAP integration tools and middleware technologies.

·    Proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives leveraging SAP releases and emerging capabilities.

·    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

·    Strong problem-solving and architectural decision-making capabilities.


AI / BTP Enablement (Added Focus)
·    Leverage SAP BTP AI services (e.g., AI Core, AI Launchpad, Joule, Document AI) to enhance integration use cases such as intelligent document processing, anomaly detection, and predictive error handling
·    Identify opportunities to embed AI-driven automation in EDI and API flows (e.g., smart mapping, auto-triage, partner onboarding acceleration)
·    Utilize generative AI capabilities to accelerate CPI development, monitoring insights, and root cause analysis
·    Drive adoption of event-driven and AI-augmented integration patterns within SAP Integration Suite
·    Collaborate with enterprise AI/CoE teams to align integration architecture with broader AI strategy
What Success Looks Like
·    Modern, API-first and AI-enabled integration landscape
·    Faster partner onboarding and reduced error rates through intelligent automation
·    Improved operational efficiency with proactive monitoring and AI-driven insights
·    Scalable architecture aligned with SAP BTP and future-ready integration capabilities
Ideal Candidate Profile
This role is ideal for someone who is:
·    Technically hands-on but architecturally strategic

·    Comfortable working across SAP, EDI, APIs, and cloud integrations

·    Passionate about continuous improvement and modernization

·    Able to bridge business process understanding with technical execution

·    Experienced in customer-facing and partner-facing integration environments