Data Engineer Java Loops

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer - Java to design and implement integrations between our customer support platform and SAP systems. You will be responsible for building robust, scalable integrations that enable seamless data flow for helpdesk, CRM, and content management capabilities. Key Responsibilities (Integration Development) Design and develop SAP integrations following our established integration patterns across Helpdesk, CRM, and Content Management capabilities. Build APIs and connectors to pull support tickets, customer data, and knowledge articles from SAP Service Cloud, SAP CRM, and related modules. Implement data synchronization mechanisms to ensure real-time or near-real time data availability. Develop and maintain integration documentation, including API specifications and data flow diagrams. Technical Implementation Work with SAP APIs (REST, OData, SOAP, BAPIs, RFCs) to extract and transform data. Implement authentication mechanisms (OAuth 2.0, SAML, API keys) for secure SAP connectivity. Candidate must be able to build POST/PATCH OData call with payload to trigger actions in SAP (not just read/extract). Build and execute inbound REST/OData API calls to SAP systems including constructing POST and PATCH request with structured payload to trigger actions, update records, and invoke workflow within SAP service cloud, SAP CRM, and SAP S/4HANA. Build data mapping and transformation logic to align SAP data structures with our platform schema. Optimize integration performance and handle rate limiting, pagination, and error handling. SAP System Analysis (Inbound and Outbound Integration) Demonstrate balanced proficiency in both inbound SAP integration (external systems pushing data/actions into SAP) and outbound SAP integrations (SAP pushing data to external systems). Design and build inbound integration patterns including constructing OData/REST POST and PATCH requests with payloads to create or update SAP objects, triggering SAP workflows and action via API and handling SAP response or error structures. Identify relevant SAP modules and objects for: Helpdesk: Service tickets, cases, incidents, service requests, and related metadata. CRM: Customer master data, contact information, account details, interaction history, opportunities. Content Management: Knowledge base content. Map SAP field structures to our platform's data model. Understand SAP's ticketing and case management capabilities within Service Cloud and CRM modules. SAP Customer Experience (CX) suite - comprehensive customer engagement platform. SAP Service Cloud (formerly SAP C4C) experience in handling service ticketing and case management, and SAP sales cloud familiarity. SAP CRM - for traditional on-premise CRM functionality. SAP S/4HANA - for ERP customer and order data. Work closely with product, engineering, and customer success teams to understand integration requirements. Provide technical guidance on SAP best practices and integration patterns. Support customer implementations and troubleshoot integration issues. Create integration guides and training materials for internal teams. Qualifications Required Qualifications SAP Expertise 5 years of hands‑on experience with SAP systems and modules. Deep knowledge of SAP Service Cloud (formerly SAP Cloud for Customer - C4C) and/or SAP CRM. Experience with SAP Customer Experience (CX) suite components including SAP Sales Cloud, SAP Service Cloud, SAP Marketing Cloud, SAP Commerce Cloud. Strong understanding of SAP integration technologies: SAP Integration Suite, SAP PI/PO, Dell Boomi, or similar middleware. Demonstrated experience with SAP API's (OData, REST, SOAP, BAPI, RFC's) covering both directions. Familiarity with SAP data structures, business objects, and standard processes. Knowledge of SAP Gateway for exposing APIs. Technical Skills Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or similar. Experience building RESTful APIs and webhooks. Strong understanding of API authentication and security protocols. Knowledge of data transformation, ETL processes, and data modeling. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipeline. Integration Experience - Inbound & Outbound Proven track record of building 3rd party integrations with enterprise SAP systems. Ability to construct and troubleshoot inbound API calls to SAP: OData POST/PATCH request with well‑formed payloads, SAP endpoint authentication and interpreting SAP error responses. Experience integrating with helpdesk, CRM, or knowledge management platforms (Zendesk, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Jira, etc.). Understanding of webhook patterns, polling mechanisms, and event-driven architectures. Experience with API rate limiting, error handling, and retry logic. Preferred Qualifications SAP certification in relevant modules. Experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and SAP Cloud Platform. Knowledge of SAP Fiori and SAP UI5. Familiarity with SAP C/4HANA. Experience with SAP CX AI suite capabilities. Experience with SAP Gateway for OData service development. Knowledge of SAP HANA and in-memory database concepts. Experience with SAP legacy integrations patterns including IDoc and RFC/BAPI. Familiarity with microservices architecture. Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Datadog, New Relic, ELK stack). Previous experience in a SaaS or customer support platform company. Understanding of GDPR and data privacy requirements for enterprise integrations. Experience with SAP Knowledge Central by NICE integration. Additional Information What We're Offering Salary Range: $115,000 to $125,000 annually bonus. Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday. 401K with Company contribution. Flexible spending accounts. Life insurance and disability benefits. Tuition assistance. Community involvement and volunteering events. M/F/Disabled/Vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr Foreman & Associates