Enterprise solution architect

Role: Enterprise Solution Architect ( SAP solutioning background (BTP, S/4 HANA, ECC)

Location: Cologne, Germany

Contract: 6 months contract

Is it Onsite/Remote/Hybrid: Hybrid

Language: German

• Develop and maintain the enterprise-level SAP architecture strategy, defining ""As-Is"" and ""To-Be"" landscapes.
• Clean Core Adoption: Drive the ""Clean Core"" strategy by reducing customizations, utilizing side-by-side extensibility via SAP BTP, and minimizing dependency on legacy code.
• SAP BTP Governance: Establish governance frameworks, best practices, and standards for the use of SAP BTP services (Integration Suite, Extension Suite, HANA Cloud).
• Integration & Extensibility: Design and oversee complex integration scenarios between SAP (S/4HANA/ECC) and non-SAP systems using SAP BTP Integration Suite.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to C-level executives (CIO, CTO) to align technology decisions with business strategies.
• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate emerging SAP technologies (AI/ML, SAP Build, Intelligent Technologies) and determine their potential impact on the enterprise.
• Mentorship: Guide solution architects and development teams on architectural principles, ensuring compliance with security and performance standards. Required Qualifications Experience: 10+ years of experience in SAP architecture, including 3+ years specifically focused on SAP BTP.
• SAP Expertise: Proven track record with SAP S/4HANA, including at least 5 end-to-end implementation projects.
• BTP Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of SAP BTP components: Integration Suite (CPI), Extension Suite (CAP/RAP), Business Application Studio, and Cloud Identity Services. Architectural Frameworks: Proficiency in TOGAF, SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework (EAF), or LeanIX. Business Acumen: Ability to translate complex business needs into actionable technical roadmaps