SAP Cloud Architect

Senior SAP Technology & Cloud Architect

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

Cloud & SAP Transformation

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

SAP Cloud Products & Innovation

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

SAP S/4HANA & HANA Migration

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

Performance Optimization & Tuning

• Perform SAP landscape performance assessments and optimization.
• Lead performance tuning initiatives across:
• SAP Application Servers
• SAP HANA Databases
• Operating Systems
• Network Infrastructure
• Cloud Platforms
• Analyze system bottlenecks and implement proactive performance improvement strategies.
• Establish monitoring, alerting, and capacity planning frameworks.

SAP Network Architecture

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

Security & Identity Management

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

Automation & DevOps

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

Leadership & Governance

• Serve as the technology authority for SAP platforms and cloud transformations.
• Mentor SAP Basis administrators, cloud engineers, and technical teams.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, SAP, cloud providers, and infrastructure teams.
• Establish architecture standards, governance frameworks, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

Experience

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

Technical Skills

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

Preferred Certifications

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

Key Competencies

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