SAP Cloud Architect

Senior SAP Technology & Cloud ArchitectArchitect 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 TransformationDesign 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 & InnovationArchitect and support SAP cloud solutions, including:SAP Build Work ZoneSAP Integration SuiteSAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)SAP S/4HANA Public CloudSAP Cloud Identity ServicesSAP Cloud ConnectorSAP Business Network IntegrationsEvaluate emerging SAP cloud technologies and recommend adoption strategies.SAP S/4HANA & HANA MigrationLead SAP S/4HANA migration and transformation programs.Architect SAP HANA database migration, upgrade, and optimization strategies.Design migration approaches for:OS/DB MigrationCloud MigrationUnicode ConversionSystem ConsolidationLandscape TransformationDevelop cutover strategies, risk mitigation plans, and migration governance frameworks.Performance Optimization & TuningPerform SAP landscape performance assessments and optimization.Lead performance tuning initiatives across:SAP Application ServersSAP HANA DatabasesOperating SystemsNetwork InfrastructureCloud PlatformsAnalyze system bottlenecks and implement proactive performance improvement strategies.Establish monitoring, alerting, and capacity planning frameworks.SAP Network ArchitectureDesign enterprise network architectures supporting SAP workloads.Define secure connectivity models involving:SAP RouterSAP Cloud ConnectorVPN ConnectivityAWS Direct ConnectAzure ExpressRouteGoogle Cloud InterconnectLoad BalancersDNS ServicesFirewalls and Security ZonesCollaborate with network and security teams to ensure secure and resilient SAP connectivity.Security & Identity ManagementDesign and implement SAP security architecture and authentication solutions.Lead Single Sign-On (SSO) implementations using:SAML 2.0OAuthOpenID Connect (OIDC)KerberosIntegrate 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 & DevOpsDevelop automation frameworks to improve SAP operational efficiency.Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation using:Shell ScriptingPythonPowerShellAnsibleTerraformGit-based CI/CD PipelinesDrive self-healing, monitoring, and operational automation initiatives.Standardize and automate SAP deployment, patching, and upgrade processes.Leadership & GovernanceServe 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 QualificationsExperience12+ 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 SkillsSAP Basis Administration and ArchitectureSAP S/4HANASAP HANA DatabaseSAP BTPSAP Build Work ZoneSAP Integration SuiteSAP Public Cloud SolutionsSAP Cloud ConnectorSAP Solution Manager / Cloud ALMMicrosoft Entra ID (Azure AD)SAML, OAuth, OIDC AuthenticationHigh Availability & Disaster Recovery DesignAWS, Azure, and GCP Cloud PlatformsLinux AdministrationAutomation and DevOps ToolingPreferred CertificationsSAP Certified Technology ProfessionalSAP S/4HANA CertificationSAP BTP CertificationSAP RISE CertificationAWS Certified Solutions Architect ProfessionalMicrosoft Azure Solutions Architect ExpertGoogle Professional Cloud ArchitectCISSP, CISM, or equivalent Security Certification (preferred)Key CompetenciesSAP Enterprise ArchitectureCloud Transformation StrategySAP Security & Identity ManagementPerformance EngineeringSolution Architecture & DesignExecutive Stakeholder ManagementAutomation & InnovationTechnical Leadership & MentoringRisk Management & Governance