SAP Integration Architect - California - Groundswell

Description

Who Are We?
Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we'll make a greater impact together.

What You'll do:

The SAP Integration Architect is a senior technical role responsible for designing, governing, and overseeing integrations across a complex SAP and enterprise system landscape supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) program.
This role ensures SAP integrations are secure, scalable, reliable, and compliant with DoD security, data, and operational requirements. The Integration Architect provides architectural direction, supports delivery teams, and resolves complex integration challenges across development, test, and production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain end-to-end SAP integration architecture for SAP-to-SAP and SAP-to-non-SAP systems
• Design and govern integration patterns using SAP technologies such as SAP Integration Suite (CPI), PI/PO, IDocs, RFCs, BAPIs, APIs, and event-based integrations
• Support SAP platforms including S/4HANA, ECC, SuccessFactors, Ariba, and custom SAP solutions
• Establish and enforce integration standards, design guidelines, and architectural best practices
• Translate business, functional, and system requirements into secure, scalable integration designs
• Ensure integrations comply with DoD cybersecurity, data protection, and compliance requirements
• Partner with security, infrastructure, and compliance teams to address Authority to Operate (ATO) considerations
• Provide architectural oversight during design reviews, development, testing, and deployment
• Identify and mitigate integration-related risks involving performance, reliability, data integrity, and security
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues across all environments
• Maintain architecture documentation, interface inventories, and data flow diagrams
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to integration tools, platforms, and technical approaches

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret level security clearance. Preference will be given to candidates who possess an active DOD clearance.
• 10+ years of SAP technical experience, with significant focus on integration architecture
• 2+ years Agile software development experience
• Proven experience supporting enterprise-scale SAP implementations or sustainment programs
• Hands‑on expertise with SAP integration technologies including SAP Integration Suite (CPI), PI/PO, IDocs, RFCs, BAPIs, OData, REST/SOAP APIs
• Experience integrating SAP with DoD, enterprise, legacy, or third‑party systems
• Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns and data flow design
• Ability to operate effectively in highly regulated, security‑focused environments
• This is a remote role with travel as required to support the program (Conferences or meetings – expect less than 10%)

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP certification(s) in integration or S/4HANA
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or federal government programs
• Familiarity with DoD security frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST, ATO processes)
• Experience with cloud or hybrid SAP architectures
• SAP Experience in one or more of the following areas: Budget, FM, FI, CM, PS, CO, PPS, Payments, MM, SD, PS, SCM, D&S, QM, BTP.

Why You'll Never Want to Leave

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
• Flexible work schedule
• On‑site gym and childcare option

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $103,930.00 – $184,078.00.

NOTE: Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell, and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Additional Resources

• EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA
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