SAP Architect (Basis)

Introduction
In this role you’ll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers) where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world.​ Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.

You’ll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role you’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm investigate ideas outside of your role and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As an Architect in IBM Consulting you’ll serve as a leader in defining solutions for clients. You’ll be the advocate for the client while guiding the technical team to implementation.

SAP solution architects serve as the conduit between businesses and technology. You will use your analytical and problem-solving skills to craft adaptable comprehensive suites appropriate for each client.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Strategic Technical Solutions for Business Transformation: Working with a multi-disciplinary team to design technical solutions required to support business transformations and articulating proposed solutions in business terms demonstrating technical effectiveness.
• Project Management and Delivery Excellence: Managing or executing specific project deliverables and scope to ensure project schedules & timelines are respected.
• Architectural Guidance and Functional Specifications: Have architectural oversight to provide solutions technical guidance and functional specifications based on business requirements.
• Continuous SAP Knowledge Expansion: You’ll be able to expand your SAP knowledge base (in cooperation with SAP trainings)

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Role Summary:

Highly qualified and experienced SAP Architect to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for designing planning and overseeing the implementation of SAP solutions especially integrations between S/4HANA and other products such as Success Factors Ariba Fieldglass SAP Analytics Cloud etc. as well as external solutions using tools such as Cloud Connector SCPI Web Dispatcher REST API or SOA both on-premise and Cloud installations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with project teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
2. Design and implement SAP solutions that meet business needs and align with industry best practices.
3. Ensure smooth integration of various SAP products and external solutions.
4. Provide technical leadership and guidance to team members.
5. Stay up-to-date with the latest SAP technologies and trends.
6. Identify and resolve complex system issues and provide technical guidance for resolution.
7. Document system architecture and design decisions for future reference.

Qualifications:

1. Proven experience as an SAP architect or similar role.
2. Knowledge of SAP products including S/4HANA Cloud Connector SCPI Web Dispatcher Success Factors Ariba and Fieldglass etc.
3. Experience with external solutions using REST API or SOA.
4. Solid understanding of system integration principles and practices.
5. Excellent troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
6. Strong communication and teamwork skills.
7. SAP certification is a plus.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
4+ years of experience