Job Description

Senior SAP Technology & Cloud Architect

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- Architect and design complex SAP landscapes across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud platforms.
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- Define end-to-end SAP technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
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- Lead architectural assessments, solution reviews, and technology governance activities.
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- Provide strategic recommendations on SAP infrastructure, cloud adoption, modernization, and operational excellence.
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Cloud & SAP Transformation

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- Design and implement SAP workloads on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
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- Lead SAP RISE and RISE Rehost & Re-platform (R&R;) transformation engagements.
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- Architect hybrid cloud and multi-cloud SAP environments.
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- Develop migration strategies for SAP ECC to S/4HANA and traditional infrastructures to cloud platforms.
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- Drive adoption of SAP's next-generation cloud solutions and innovation platforms.
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SAP Cloud Products & Innovation

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- Architect and support SAP cloud solutions, including:
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- SAP Build Work Zone
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- SAP Integration Suite
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- SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
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- SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud
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- SAP Cloud Identity Services
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- SAP Cloud Connector
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- SAP Business Network Integrations
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- Evaluate emerging SAP cloud technologies and recommend adoption strategies.
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SAP S/4HANA & HANA Migration

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- Lead SAP S/4HANA migration and transformation programs.
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- Architect SAP HANA database migration, upgrade, and optimization strategies.
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- Design migration approaches for:
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- OS/DB Migration
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- Cloud Migration
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- Unicode Conversion
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- System Consolidation
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- Landscape Transformation
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- Develop cutover strategies, risk mitigation plans, and migration governance frameworks.
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Performance Optimization & Tuning

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- Perform SAP landscape performance assessments and optimization.
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- Lead performance tuning initiatives across:
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- SAP Application Servers
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- SAP HANA Databases
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- Operating Systems
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- Network Infrastructure
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- Cloud Platforms
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- Analyze system bottlenecks and implement proactive performance improvement strategies.




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- Establish monitoring, alerting, and capacity planning frameworks.
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SAP Network Architecture

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- Design enterprise network architectures supporting SAP workloads.
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- Define secure connectivity models involving:
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- SAP Router
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- SAP Cloud Connector
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- VPN Connectivity
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- AWS Direct Connect
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- Azure ExpressRoute
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- Google Cloud Interconnect
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- Load Balancers
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- DNS Services
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- Firewalls and Security Zones
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- Collaborate with network and security teams to ensure secure and resilient SAP connectivity.
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Security & Identity Management

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- Design and implement SAP security architecture and authentication solutions.
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- Lead Single Sign-On (SSO) implementations using:
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- SAML 2.0
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- OAuth
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- OpenID Connect (OIDC)
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- Kerberos
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- Integrate SAP applications with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and third-party Identity Providers (IdPs).
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- Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies and SAP security best practices.
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- Support security assessments, audits, and governance initiatives.
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Automation & DevOps

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- Develop automation frameworks to improve SAP operational efficiency.
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- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation using:
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- Shell Scripting
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- Python
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- PowerShell
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- Ansible
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- Terraform
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- Git-based CI/CD Pipelines
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- Drive self-healing, monitoring, and operational automation initiatives.
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- Standardize and automate SAP deployment, patching, and upgrade processes.
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Leadership & Governance

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- Serve as the technology authority for SAP platforms and cloud transformations.
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- Mentor SAP Basis administrators, cloud engineers, and technical teams.
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- Collaborate with business stakeholders,



SAP, cloud providers, and infrastructure teams.
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- Establish architecture standards, governance frameworks, and best practices.
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Required Qualifications

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Experience

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- 12+ years of SAP Basis administration and platform management experience.
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- 5+ years of SAP Architecture and Solution Design experience.
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- Proven expertise in architecting SAP solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
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- Extensive SAP RISE and cloud transformation experience.
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- Strong background in SAP S/4HANA migration and SAP HANA platforms.
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- Hands-on experience with SAP cloud products and services.
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- Experience in enterprise SAP network and infrastructure architecture.
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- Strong experience in SAP performance tuning and optimization.
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- Experience integrating SAP solutions with enterprise Identity Providers.
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Technical Skills

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- SAP Basis Administration and Architecture
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- SAP S/4HANA
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- SAP HANA Database
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- SAP BTP
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- SAP Build Work Zone
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- SAP Integration Suite
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- SAP Public Cloud Solutions
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- SAP Cloud Connector
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- SAP Solution Manager / Cloud ALM
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- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
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- SAML, OAuth, OIDC Authentication
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- High Availability & Disaster Recovery Design
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- AWS, Azure, and GCP Cloud Platforms
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- Linux Administration
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- Automation and DevOps Tooling
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Preferred Certifications

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- SAP Certified Technology Skilled
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- SAP S/4HANA Certification
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- SAP BTP Certification
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- SAP RISE Certification
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- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
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- Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
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- Google Professional Cloud Architect
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- CISSP, CISM, or equivalent Security Certification (preferred)
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Key Competencies

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- SAP Enterprise Architecture
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- Cloud Transformation Strategy
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- SAP Security & Identity Management
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- Performance Engineering
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- Solution Architecture & Design
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- Executive Stakeholder Management
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- Automation & Innovation
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- Technical Leadership & Mentoring
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- Risk Management & Governance
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