Job Description

Senior Specialist - SAP Integration Engineer

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Our IT organization operates as a strategic business partner, delivering ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. We collaborate globally to provide services and technologies that improve productivity and drive innovation.

As Senior Specialist - SAP Integration Engineer, you will work closely with a diverse global network including SAP Basis, Security, ABAP, SAP functional teams, Infrastructure, and other IT process partners. You will also collaborate with and advise the SAP Technical Architect on architectural topics and new technologies.

Purpose of the role

Tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Design and implement integration solutions using SAP BTP and 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 system;
• 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 comply with organizational security standards, regulatory guidelines (e.g. GxP, HIPAA, SOX), and industry best practices;
• 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.

Your profile

• At least 5-7 years of hands‑on SAP experience with PI/PO and SAP Integration Suite;
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required;
• Strong experience building integrations between SAP ECC/S/4HANA and non‑SAP applications;
• Solid understanding of integration patterns and authentication protocols (OAuth, JWT, SAML);
• Proficiency with JSON, Java, XML, XSLT, OData, REST, JDBC (SQL) and Groovy Script;
• Experience with SAP Event Mesh and familiarity with BTP Extension Suite or SAP CAP;
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and SAP Cloud ALM;
• Strong analytical and Java-based troubleshooting skills for PI systems;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

What we offer

The opportunity to step into a new, hands‑on position where you’ll work independently, collaborate across functions and take on real leadership responsibilities. Our benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.

• Competitive salary based on your knowledge and experience.

• 3% year-end payment and an annual bonus based on personal and company performance.

• At least 35.5 days of paid leave.

• Travel allowance and a solid pension scheme.

• A high-quality company restaurant offering fresh and healthy options daily.

• Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at our main entrance and there is ample parking available.

• A contribution toward your personal sports membership to support your vitality.

• A beautiful private park on the premises, ideal for a walk, break, or moment of relaxation.

• Mental well-being support through Lyra Health for you and your family members.

• Access to a dedicated prayer and meditation room.

• Extensive development opportunities thanks to the size of the site and the presence of many disciplines and global departments represented in Boxmeer.

• A workplace within an organization that is continuously growing and evolving.

Animal Health

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

For questions about this vacancy

Please send an email including the vacancy number and job title to the following email address: [email protected]. Applications can only be submitted through our career site.

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