Full Job Description
Ford is implementing SAP I-ERP program, which will improve productivity, reduce the size and complexity of Ford’s technical footprint, emphasize differentiating capabilities, and to transform and standardize its business processes. This position will be part of the IERP API Enablement team in the Enterprise Architecture group and this team is responsible to provide API Enablement services leveraging out of the box S4 APIs and Custom development of APIs for all of the integration requirements in the program. Below are the high level roles and responsibilities:
To lead API based Interface development and provide production support in SAP on-premise environment for the Interface and Enhancement objects, including SAP S/4HANA integrating with BW/4, BPC, Fiori, Ariba cloud, PCF, non-SAP Informatica MDM and legacy systems.
To perform full life cycle of API management from build, mask, spike, publish and monetize APIs.
To work with the client stakeholders and vendor to design and configure API enhancements.
To gather customer requirements and develop/test/deploy API solutions to provide interoperability with hundreds of upstream and downstream applications.
To consult upstream and downstream application teams on consuming SAP APIs leveraging IBM API Connect and DataPower gateway.
To consult with architects to ensure design compliant to Integration reference architecture standards and principles
To connect and mashup multiple endpoints from heterogeneous landscape.
To extend solutions for mobile, offline and integration.
To thrive in a fast paced working norm and manage multiple deliverables simultaneously.
Develops and integrates IT solutions (e.g. application module code, purchased package customization) by using appropriate development methodologies and standards, adopting/applying standard architectures/patterns, taking into account critical performance characteristics, security measures and customer requirements
Collaborates with others (e.g. System Designer/Analysts, Architects, Senior Developer) to establish the physical application framework (e.g. libraries, reuse modules, development environments)
Develops and advocates corporate standards in solution development and implementation
Ensures the development and execution of unit test plans to validate that application modules meet technical specifications
Ensures technical inspections are performed at appropriate stages of development
Lead creation of production support documentation
Works with others (e.g. Operations, System Designer/Analysts, Developers) to prepare and stage production builds, and verify production releases meet technical and business expectations
Reviews code developed by software engineers and provide feedback to ensure quality deliverable
Auto req ID
46671BR
Entity/Organization
FGBS- Ford Global Business Services
Area of professional exposure (technical skills)
Minimum 5 years of experience in Interface development using Webservices/API and ODATA services and ABAP programming in S/4HANA eco-system
Strong experience with SAP API testing strategy.
Strong hands-on experience in PoCs leveraging SAP APIs, ABAP programing and enterprise middleware such as Informatica, PCF, DataPower and API-Connect
Experience in trouble shooting complex systems and performance testing and tuning
Education Qualifications
B.E., B.Sc., B.Tech., Diploma in Engineering, M.Sc, MBA, MCA
No. of years of experience
5 to 8 years