Senior Specialist - SAP Integration Architect

Our IT team operates as a business partner proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. We collaborate internationally to deliver the services and solutions that help everyone to be more productive and enable innovation. This role will work with a globally set of teams including SAP Basis, Security, ABAP, SAP functional team members, Infrastructure team and other IT process partners to provide support for existing and new initiatives. The candidate will work closely with and advise the SAP Technical Architect on architectural topics and new applications or technologies to be integrated. The candidate will play an important role in cross-functional projects, relied upon to answer complex questions, and assist with program-wide initiatives. Our organization is on a transformation journey and we envision using newer SAP technologies and infrastructure as part of this transformation. The candidate must have exposure to these new technologies and will be expected to lead technical initiatives and be hands‑on. As SAP Integration Architect, you will play a pivotal role in enabling seamless connectivity between systems, processes, and data across the pharmaceutical organization's digital landscape. Your expertise will help drive innovation and ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our integration solutions using the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and other middleware. What will you do in this role: Design and implement integration solutions using SAP BTP iPaaS capabilities Administrate, monitor and migrate legacy PI interfaces to SAP Cloud Integration Develop and optimize interfaces for real‑time and batch integration across SAP and non‑SAP systems Leverage SAP Integration Suite (Cloud Integration, Trading Partner Management, API Management, Edge Integration Cell) for building robust and scalable integration solutions Implement event driven architectures using SAP Event Mesh or other event streaming technologies Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, architects, and developers, to gather and analyze integration requirements Translate business needs into technical designs and integration workflows Ensure integration complies with organizational security standards, regulatory guidelines (GxP, HIPAA, SOX) and industry best practices Manage data flow governance and error handling mechanisms Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize integration processes to ensure performance, uptime, and data accuracy Conduct regular health checks and implement proactive measures for continuous improvement in cooperation with the support organization Create and maintain technical documentation for integration processes, configurations, and best practices Act as a subject matter expert and be a leader in the space Advocate for process automation and digital transformation initiatives within the organization Strive for and promote continuous improvement of the integration space and architecture and ensure standards are followed What should you have: Bachelor's degree in IT or related field required Minimum of 7 years SAP hands‑on experience with Process Integration (PI), Process orchestration (PO), SAP Integration Suite (Cloud Integration, API Management) Proficiency in developing integration between SAP ECC/S4HANA and non‑SAP systems such as Salesforce and Workday Knowledge of integration patterns (synchronous, asynchronous, event‑driven) Proficiency in authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth, JWT, SAML) Familiarity with JSON, JAVA, XML, XSLT, OData, REST, JDBC (SQL) and Groovy Script Experience with SAP Event Mesh Experience with BTP Extension Suite, SAP CAP (Cloud Application Programming), SAP Cloud Foundry and Neo clients is a plus Experience with Cloud ALM for monitoring purposes Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for SAP integration projects Exposure to other middleware platforms such as MuleSoft or Boomi is a plus Java‑based troubleshooting on PI systems is a must Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment Deal with ambiguity, manage multiple priorities, and meet stretch goals Experience in a life sciences or regulated environment with familiarity with GxP, SOX, compliance framework is a plus Required Skills Architectural Management (AM), Cloud Foundry, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Architecture (EA), Event Driven Architecture (EDA), Information Systems Management, Methods and Tools, Middleware, Process Orchestration, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, SAP BusinessObjects Data Integrator, SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), SAP PI/PO, SAP Security Administration, SAP Systems, SAP Technical Architecture, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Solution Architecture, Strategic Planning, System Designs, Technical Advice US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please let us know. San Francisco Residents Only We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Los Angeles Residents Only We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Salary The salary range for this role is $117,000.00 – $184,200.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation and compassionate and sick days. Employment Details Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: 1st – Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/a Job Posting End Date 06/30/2026 Equal Employment Opportunity As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit EEOC Knowledge of Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement. #J-18808-Ljbffr