Technical Architect (SAP S4HANA Implementation)

Job Description:

Technical Architect (SAP S/4HANA Implementation)

Job Summary

The Technical Architect is responsible for the design implementation and oversight of the technical landscape for SAP S/4HANA transformation program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This role ensures that all technical componentsincluding infrastructure integrations custom developments and securityare aligned with enterprise IT standards performance needs and compliance requirements.

The Technical Architect provides expertise across SAP Basis development (ABAP Fiori/UI5) integration middleware and infrastructure working closely with the Solution Architect to deliver a robust secure and scalable SAP environment. The role requires a strong hands-on background in SAP technology stacks cloud/on-premise hybrid landscapes and technical governance.

Key Processes

• SAP Technical Architecture Design & Governance
• SAP Basis Administration & System Landscape Management
• Infrastructure & Hosting Strategy (On-Prem Cloud Hybrid RISE with SAP)
• Custom Development & Enhancement Frameworks (ABAP Fiori CDS RAP)
• Integration Architecture (CPI PI/PO APIs third-party systems)
• Security Authorizations and Identity Management
• Data Migration & Conversion Technical Oversight
• Performance Monitoring & Optimization
• Technical Risk Management & Escalation
• Compliance with KSA Cybersecurity & IT Policies

Key Responsibilities

• Define the technical architecture and landscape for SAP S/4HANA ensuring alignment with IT strategy.
• Oversee SAP Basis activities including installation upgrades patching transport management and system refreshes.
• Design and govern custom development frameworks ensuring ABAP Fiori and extensions follow SAP best practices and are upgrade-safe.
• Lead the integration architecture across SAP modules legacy systems and third-party applications.
• Ensure system security user provisioning and compliance with segregation of duties (SoD) and regulatory policies.
• Support data migration and conversion activities ensuring data quality performance and cutover readiness.
• Provide performance tuning troubleshooting and technical support across the landscape.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to ensure system availability disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Work closely with the Solution Architect to ensure technical feasibility of solution decisions.
• Document technical standards guidelines and operating procedures for future operations.
• Mentor technical consultants and ensure cross-team knowledge sharing.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field.
• SAP Certified Technology Associate (Basis/NetWeaver/S/4HANA) required.
• SAP Certified Development Associate (ABAP Fiori/UI5) desirable.
• Cloud certifications (Azure AWS or GCP) preferred.
• ITIL Foundation certification desirable.

Experience

• 1012 years of SAP technical experience including at least 3 full-cycle S/4HANA implementations.
• Strong expertise in SAP Basis administration and system architecture.
• Hands-on experience with ABAP development Fiori/UI5 CDS OData services.
• Proven track record in integration design using CPI PI/PO or middleware platforms.
• Experience in managing hybrid landscapes (on-prem cloud hosting/RISE with SAP).
• Familiarity with KSA cybersecurity and compliance requirements highly desirable.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA technical architecture and infrastructure.
• Expertise in transport management system copies upgrades and patching.
• Familiarity with automation tools for monitoring and DevOps practices in SAP.
• Knowledge of authorizations GRC and security design principles.
• Strong experience with data migration tools (SAP DMC LTMC BODS).
• Familiarity with analytics SAP BTP extensions and mobility solutions.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset.
• Excellent communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership in managing technical teams and vendors.
• Ability to handle high-pressure cutover and go-live scenarios.
• Strong documentation and governance orientation.

Work Environment & Conditions

• Based in KSA working closely with IT and business teams.
• Requires flexibility for cutover weekends patching schedules and hypercare support.
• Collaboration with Solution Architect Infrastructure Security and Development teams.
• Exposure to complex multi-vendor multi-technology SAP landscapes

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