Data Engineer (Java) - IFS Loops

Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer - Java to design and implement integrations between our customer support platform and SAP systems. You will be responsible for building robust, scalable integrations that enable seamless data flow for helpdesk, CRM, and content management capabilities. 

Key Responsibilities (Integration Development)

• Design and develop SAP integrations following our established integration patterns across Helpdesk, CRM, and Content Management capabilities 
• Build APIs and connectors to pull support tickets, customer data, and knowledge articles from SAP Service Cloud, SAP CRM, and related modules
• Implement data synchronization mechanisms to ensure real-time or near-real time data availability
• Develop and maintain integration documentation, including API specifications and data flow diagrams 
  Technical Implementation 
• Work with SAP APIs (REST, OData, SOAP, BAPIs, RFCs) to extract and transform data  
• Implement authentication mechanisms (OAuth 2.0, SAML, API keys) for secure SAP connectivity
• Candidate must be able to build POST/PATCH OData call with payload to trigger actions in SAP(not just read/extract)
• Build and execute inbound REST/OData API calls to SAP systems including constructing POST and PATCH request with structured payload to trigger actions, update records, and invoke workflow within SAP service cloud SAP CRM and SAP S/4HANA
•  Build data mapping and transformation logic to align SAP data structures with our platform schema
• Optimize integration performance and handle rate limiting, pagination, and error handling

SAP System Analysis (Inbound and Outbound Integration)

• Demonstrate balanced proficiency in both inbound SAP integration ( external systems pushing data/ actions into SAP) and outbound SAP integrations (SAP pushing data to external systems) both directions required 
• Design and build inbound integration patterns including constructing OData/REST POST and PATCH requests with payloads to create or update SAP objects, triggering SAP workflows and action via API and handling SAP response or error structures.
• Identify relevant SAP modules and objects for:
  • Helpdesk: Service tickets, cases, incidents, service requests, and related metadata
  • CRM: Customer master data, contact information, account details, interaction history, opportunities
  • Content Management: Knowledge base content (Note: SAP uses SAP Knowledge Central by NICE for knowledge management, which integrates with SAP Service Cloud - not a separate SAP module called "SAP Knowledge Central")
• Map SAP field structures to our platform's data model
• Understand SAP's ticketing and case management capabilities within Service Cloud and CRM modules
• SAP Customer Experience (CX) suite - comprehensive customer engagement platform
• SAP Service Cloud (formerly SAP C4C) experience in handling service ticketing and case management, and SAP sales cloud familiarity
• SAP CRM - for traditional on-premise CRM functionality 
• SAP S/4HANA - for ERP customer and order data

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with product, engineering, and customer success teams to understand integration requirements
• Provide technical guidance on SAP best practices and integration patterns 
• Support customer implementations and troubleshoot integration issues
• Create integration guides and training materials for internal teams

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

SAP Expertise 

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with SAP systems and modules
• Deep knowledge of SAP Service Cloud (formerly SAP Cloud for Customer - C4C) and/or SAP CRM
• Experience with SAP Customer Experience (CX) suite components including SAP Sales Cloud, SAP Service Cloud, SAP Marketing Cloud, SAP Commerce Cloud
• Strong understanding of SAP integration technologies: SAP Integration Suite, SAP PI/PO, Dell Boomi, or similar middleware
• Demonstrated experience with SAP API’s (OData,REST,SOAP,BAPI,RFC’s) covering both directions -outbound extraction of data from SAP and inbound construction of POST/PATCH request with payload to trigger actions and updates within SAP systems
• Familiarity with SAP data structures, business objects, and standard processes
• Knowledge of SAP Gateway for exposing APIs

Technical Skills 

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or similar 
• Experience building RESTful APIs and webhooks
• Strong understanding of API authentication and security protocols
• Knowledge of data transformation, ETL processes, and data modeling
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipeline
   

Integration Experience - Inbound & Outbound 

• Proven track record of building 3rd party integrations with enterprise SAP systems covering both inbound (pushing data/actions into SAP) and outbound (consuming SAP data in external systems ) patterns
• Ability to construct and troubleshoot inbound API calls to SAP : OData POST/PATCH request with well formed payloads, SAP endpoint authentication and interpreting SAP error responses
•  Experience integrating with helpdesk, CRM, or knowledge management platforms (Zendesk, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Jira, etc.) 
• Understanding of webhook patterns, polling mechanisms, and event-driven architectures 
• Experience with API rate limiting, error handling, and retry logic 
   

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP certification in relevant modules (SAP Service Cloud, SAP Sales Cloud, SAP CRM, SAP Integration Suite) 
• Experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and SAP Cloud Platform
• Knowledge of SAP Fiori and SAP UI5
• Familiarity with SAP C/4HANA (SAP Customer Experience suite)
• Experience with SAP CX AI suite capabilities specifically AI assisted ticket analysis,automated task assignment based on ticket content
• Experience with SAP Gateway for OData service development
• Knowledge of SAP HANA and in-memory database concepts
• Experience with SAP legacy integrations patterns including IDoc and RFC/BAPI with demonstrated ability to go beyond basic connector set up to handle complex payload construction
• Familiarity with microservices architecture
•  Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Datadog, New Relic, ELK stack) 
• Previous experience in a SaaS or customer support platform company 
• Understanding of GDPR and data privacy requirements for enterprise integrations
• Experience with SAP Knowledge Central by NICE integration

Additional Information

What We’re Offering

• Salary Range: $115,000 to $125,000 annually + bonus
• Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
•  Medical, dental, & vision insurance
•  401K with Company contribution
•  Flexible spending accounts
•  Life insurance and disability benefits
•  Tuition assistance
•  Community involvement and volunteering events

M/F/Disabled/Vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor.  We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Interested candidates should apply at: www.ifs.com/about/careers-at-ifs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer