Job Overview
We are looking for a Solution Architect with a focus on SAP solutions in our Business Application department.
As a Solution Architect you bridge the gap between a business problem and the technology by designing the end-to-end solution and its components. You collaborate with internal and external experts or domain architects to find the best fitting solution by matching it to existing systems or identifying which components need to be built from scratch. Furthermore, you design, build, and operate shared platforms that are used to efficiently develop and run business-facing applications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Areas that play to your
strengths
All the responsibilities we’ll trust you with:
SOLUTION ARCHITECTURE
Design solutions according to the business need using on-prem and cloud technologies that are stable, state-of-the-art, and supported by operations
Support the project manager to align the solution within the IT organization and vendors. Share characteristics, behavior, and other aspects of proposed components to project stakeholders.
Help to assess possible technical risks and issues.
Support in RFI/RFP processes to evaluate vendor proposals
Drive the adoption of new technologies, best practices, and proven reference architectures
INHOUSE CONSULTING
Provide in-house consulting to our service owners and business experts for demands to our SAP application and solution landscape
Support and lead problem analysis (e.g., RCA) in collaboration with our various partners
Establish the use of shared platforms and components
SERVICE OWNER
Own shared technical services and platforms to enable business applications to run stable and cost-efficient
Build and extent integration and runtime platforms
Provide structured support and consulting for these services
ARCHITECTURE MANAGEMENT
Manage and contribute to our architecture documentation
Build and promote reusable reference architectures and guidelines
Contribute to IT-wide cross-functional initiatives
Experience
Your areas of knowledge and expertise
That matter most for this role:
- Experience in an architecture role or lead developer in SAP implementation and integration projects
- Knowledge in designing and building integrations to standard applications and SAP systems
- Good understanding of SAP modules and processes with common architecture and surrounding components (e.g MM, SD, PLM, AP, AR, Masterdata distribution)
- Experience in using and operating SAP stacks (Netweaver, BTP, BW, …) on-premise or in the SAP cloud
- Knowledge of development frameworks withing SAP – ABAP objects, CDS, SAP Fiori Developments, OData developments
- Experience in IT project management and working with consultants
- Knowledge of modern Web technologies and best practices like REST, GraphQL, API-Management, Data Ingestion & Streaming, CDN
- University education and degree in computer science or related studies
- Fluent in English, German is an asset
JOIN THE TEAM
Got what it takes?
In your application we want to see your personal style – what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.
As an employer, we value diversity and support people in developing their potential and strengths, realizing their ideas and seizing opportunities. The job advertisement is aimed at all people equally, regardless of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin. Due to legal reasons we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary according to the collective agreement for this position, which is € 1.896 gross per month. However, our attractive compensation package is based on market-oriented salaries and is therefore significantly above the stated minimum salary.
