Company Description
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. In 2024, Sika’s around 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion.
Job Description
We’re looking for a Lead SAP Integration to join our SAP Technology team in Zurich. In this strategic assignment, you'll play a critical role of coordinating the SAP integration team as well as managing complex integration projects, while ensuring the performance, stability, and security of SAP integrations. The Lead SAP Integration shall report to the Team Head SAP Technology and work in synergy with SAP Development and SAP Basis workstreams, as well as other SAP functional teams.
As a SAP Integration Lead, you will:
Lead the integration strategy and roadmap for SAP integrations, in alignment with the Team Head SAP technology.
Design, develop, and manage integration architectures using SAP Integration Suite, SAP PO/PI, API Management, and other relevant tools.
Collaborate with functional and technical teams to define integration requirements and ensure end-to-end solution consistency.
Ensure smooth operations of all integration interfaces and resolve complex issues in a timely manner.
Drive the adoption of integration best practices, security standards, and performance optimization techniques.
Lead and mentor a team of integration developers, providing technical guidance and reviewing deliverables.
Manage vendor relationships and ensure adherence to SLAs where integrations are outsourced.
Support project delivery teams in integration-related tasks throughout the system development lifecycle.
Heavily contribute to the cloud adoption journey of SIKA in the integration space.
Stay current with SAP’s latest integration technologies and trends (e.g., Event Mesh, BTP, APIs, CDS Views).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
8+ years of experience with SAP integration technologies.
Proven experience as integration lead and/or integration architect.
Strong hands-on experience in:
SAP Integration Suite (Cloud Integration, API Management)
SAP PI/PO (Process Integration/Orchestration)
BTP (Business Technology Platform)
Event-driven architecture and event brokers (SAP event mesh, AEM)
OData, REST, SOAP APIs
IDoc, RFC, ALE and EDI
Solid understanding of cloud and hybrid integration scenarios.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Fluent in English. Spanish and German are a plus.
SAP certification in Integration Suite or similar is a differentiator.
Additional Information
- This position offers Hybrid working conditions and is subject to change at any time.
- Candidate is required to work in the Zurich office 4 days per week with 1 day being remote.
- This position does not offer Visa Sponsorship opportunities.
- Work on diverse and challenging projects in the international working environment.
- Collaborate with a talented and supportive team.
- Be exposed to cutting-edge SAP solutions and cloud technologies.
- Take ownership of enterprise-scale projects with real impact.
Join our team and experience the excitement of working in a dynamic, multicultural environment while embracing new technologies and advancing your career in IT, to become a proficient IT professional while making a tangible impact on our organization's success. Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey with us!
