SAP BTP Lead Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of custom application developers and integration specialists within the implementation partner team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

• Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor team performance to ensure timely and quality delivery.

• Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new team members.

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of custom application development, from design to development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical specifications.

• Architect and design scalable, secure, and maintainable custom applications using appropriate technologies and frameworks.

• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.

• Manage code repositories, version control, and deployment processes.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive integration strategy to connect custom applications with various enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, data warehouses, third-party APIs).

• Design and implement integration solutions using various tools and technologies (e.g., API management platforms, ETL tools, messaging queues, ESBs).

• Ensure data integrity, security, and performance across integrated systems.

• Monitor and troubleshoot integration issues, implementing timely resolutions.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team on application development and integration methodologies, tools, and technologies.

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential application within the organization.

• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in our custom application and integration practices.

• Participate in architectural reviews and provide recommendations on technology choices.

• Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business units, IT infrastructure, and security teams.

• Manage expectations and provide regular updates on project status and progress.

• Participate in project planning and estimation efforts.

• Establish and maintain comprehensive documentation for custom applications, integration processes, and APIs.

• Define and enforce development and integration standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in custom application development and integration, with at least 5 years in a lead role.

• Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying custom applications using various programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, Python, .NET, JavaScript frameworks).

• Deep understanding of integration patterns, technologies, and best practices (e.g., RESTful APIs, SOAP, message queues, ETL, API gateways).

• Experience integrating with various enterprise systems (e.g., SAP).

• Strong understanding of database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and cloud-based integration services is a plus.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong leadership, communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with Agile development methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP BTP integration platforms.

• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience with security best practices in application development and integration.

• Familiarity with data governance and data quality principles.