SAP Technical Architect

Position Summary 

We are seeking an experienced SAP Technical Architect with expertise in SAP S/4HANA and SAP IS-U to lead technical solution design, integration architecture, and application support for utility clients. This role serves as a trusted technical advisor, partnering with clients, functional consultants, and development teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing SAP solutions. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design and maintain SAP technical architecture across S/4HANA and SAP IS-U environments.  
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and architectural roadmaps.  
• Provide technical leadership for custom development, integrations, enhancements, and modernization initiatives.  
• Design and support integrations using APIs, IDocs, web services, SAP Integration Suite, and related middleware technologies.  
• Lead technical reviews, development standards, and governance activities to ensure solution quality and maintainability.  
• Support production environments by troubleshooting complex issues, identifying root causes, and implementing sustainable solutions.  
• Collaborate with clients and project teams on upgrades, transformations, and continuous improvement initiatives.  
• Advise clients on SAP technology trends, S/4HANA innovations, and opportunities to improve business outcomes through new capabilities. 

Required Job Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, preferred.

• 5+ years of SAP technical experience, including 3+ years supporting SAP S/4HANA environments.  

• Experience supporting SAP IS-U solutions within utility organizations.  

• Strong knowledge of:  

• ABAP Development 

• CDS Views and OData Services 

• SAP Fiori and Gateway 

• APIs, Web Services, and SAP Integration technologies 

• SAP transport management and development lifecycle processes 

• Experience troubleshooting complex SAP application and integration issues.  

• Strong communication and client-facing skills. 

 Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with SAP BTP and SAP Integration Suite.  

• Familiarity with SAP Clean Core principles and RISE with SAP.  

• Knowledge of SAP Basis concepts, including transports, upgrades, and landscape management.  

• SAP certification in S/4HANA, SAP Technology, or related disciplines.  

• Utility industry experience supporting electric, gas, or water providers. 

Preferred Expertise

•  Technical Solution Design 
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis 
• SAP application architecture (ECC/S4, IS-U, BTP direction, S/4 HANA) 
• Integration concepts (APIs, IDocs, Web Services, Events, Middleware architecture 
• Basis knowledge (Transport management, upgrades, Client strategy, SAP landscapes, high availability/disaster recover concepts) 
• Security concepts and authorizations at a high level 
• Performance and sizing considerations 
• Infrastructure implications of architectural decisions 
• Technical Leadership 
• Documentation & Governance 
• Continuous Improvement