SAP BTP Architect

JOB TITLE: SAP BTP Architect DEPARTMENT: Innovation Factory REPORTS TO: App Dev Manager FLSA STATUS: Exempt SUMMARY The SAP BTP Architect leads the design and implementation of scalable, enterprise-grade solutions on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), driving digital transformation by bridging business requirements with technical capabilities. Reporting to the Application Development Manager this role will be pivotal in ensuring transformational solutions are well thought out, organized, and designed to push the state of the art of our platforms. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Solution Architecture Design Architect end-to-end solutions on SAP BTP, aligning IT strategies with business objectives. Develop reference architectures and solution blueprints for integration, extension, analytics, and data management. Define resiliency patterns and multi-region deployment strategies for high availability and disaster recovery. Responsible for determining when SAP BTP is the right tool for the job, given architectural best practices and advantages / disadvantages of other integration methods. Technical Leadership Lead technical workstreams and mentor development teams in SAP BTP capabilities (Cloud Foundry, Kyma, ABAP Environment). Promote best practices in SAP cloud development, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines. Evaluate and recommend SAP BTP services and runtimes based on use cases. Integration Development Integrate SAP systems (S/4HANA, ECC) with external platforms using APIs, middleware, and SAP Cloud Connector. Develop and enhance ABAP objects (BAPIs, BADIs, workflows), CAPM applications, CDS views, and Fiori Elements. Build cloud-native apps and customize UI using Java, JavaScript, Node.js, and Python (preferred). Design and implement SAP Fiori/UI5 applications, including theme and Launchpad development. Stakeholder Management Collaborate with business stakeholders to define solution requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Present architectural strategies and technical options to executive leadership and cross-functional teams. Project Delivery Continuous Improvement Lead SAP BTP projects, including planning, estimation, and cost analysis. Ensure adherence to SAP Activate methodology or equivalent structured delivery approaches. Support post-go-live activities, optimization, and continuous improvement. Recommend and implement development process improvements. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES · This position has no supervisory responsibility. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and/or ABILITIES Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to troubleshoot SAP Vistex issues. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for global business collaboration. Ability to work independently and manage multiple SAP Vistex projects. Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. Demonstrates empathetic, strategic and innovative business engagement, establishing and building trust. Adopts proactive approach to understanding business goals and impediments in solutioning. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. SAP Certified Professional – Solution Architect – SAP BTP (required); additional SAP BTP certifications (Development, Integration, Analytics) preferred. 10+ years of development experience, including 3+ years hands-on with SAP BTP services and capabilities. Strong ABAP development experience (5+ years preferred). Experience with SAP Fiori, SAP UI5, CAPM, CDS, Node.js, Java/JavaScript, and Python (preferred). Proven experience leading SAP projects and cloud transformation efforts. Familiarity with SAP BAS, Fiori Elements, microservices architecture, containerization, and Kubernetes. Experience with DevOps tools such as (Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Git) and agile methodologies. Understanding of cloud computing concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, multi-cloud, hyperscaler). Experience with SAP S/4HANA migration or upgrade projects. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in a relevant field. Experience with SAP S/4HANA Cloud extensions and clean core principles. Knowledge of AI/ML services and implementation on SAP BTP. Industry certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Previous consulting or client-facing experience. WORK SCHEDULE Fulltime position (40 hours a week), Overtime, Weekends, Holidays, Trainings as required. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, write, and speak English. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence and/or complete employment forms. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Post hire certifications may be required to gain knowledge needed to stay current in field. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk and hear. The employee will frequently be required to stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is seated in a cubicle environment and is exposed to fluorescent lighting and computer monitors.