SAP Integration Architect

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60 retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Lakeshore is currently seeking an Integration Architect with experience working in large, complex programs to lead the integration workstream for our SAP S/4HANA implementation. As a center of excellence architect, you will lead the team that provides integration engineering services and solutions, including API design, integration solution development and project delivery. Working in collaboration with other architects and business partners, you will plan, implement and manage integration across our SAP landscapes and other internal and external applications. And we’re here to help you succeed—Lakeshore recently earned its Great Place to Work® Certification™ and is proud to put its associates first.

A day in the office looks like this:

• Maintaining accountability for the design and implementation of integration solutions and middleware for on-premise, cloud or hybrid scenarios leveraging the SAP BTP Integration Suite
• Coordinating with internal IT teams and implementation partners in the design, delivery and deployment of integration solutions for ERP business transformation, upgrades and support projects
• Integrating SAP systems with cloud and on-premise applications (Concur, Ariba, ADP, Salesforce, HighJump, etc.), especially in the context of user experience, API provisioning, API management, integration, identity management, security and related SAP cloud platform services
• Understanding existing business processes and business requirements, and planning technology architecture and solutions in line with SAP best practices
• Transforming business requirements into functional and technical specifications, conducting unit and integration tests, and deploying and maintaining the system
• Providing day-to-day system/process support to users in coordination with the company’s support team

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• 5 years of progressive integration application experience with at least 2 or more years specifically focused on full life-cycle SAP implementation/transformation/integration
• 1 years of experience with SAP BTP integration Suite or SAP cloud platform integration (CPI)
• Working knowledge of ABAP enhancements, ABAP proxies, RFC, IDocs, ALE configuration, partner profiles, ports, enhancements, error processing and troubleshooting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate findings and recommendations to the senior management team
• Strong leadership skills and technical knowledge with the ability to work closely with all levels of the organization
• SAP CPI skills and experience with similar integration tools
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

And here’s our end of the bargain!

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience, plus a bonus plan
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount on products that make you smarter
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers

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