Senior SAP AI Architect

We help the world run better
At SAP we keep it simple: you bring your best to us and well bring out the best in you. Were builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce and we need your unique talents to help shape whats next. The work is challenging but it matters. Youll find a place where you can be yourself prioritize your wellbeing and truly belong. Whats in it for you Constant learning skill growth great benefits and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

1. Where You Will Belong

You will join a high-performing innovation-driven SAP AI architecture and engineering team at the intersection of enterprise SAP and artificial intelligence. Guided by our ambition Architect the Autonomous Enterprise Develop and Deliver Today we turn complex ideas into scalable production-grade SAP solutions.

The preferred candidate will possess insatiable curiosity unbounded creativity and a growth mindset to navigate ambiguity and deliver clarity within complex SAP environments. Driven by a passion for mentoring and a deep desire to teach and learn they will naturally translate business problems into elegant SAP-native architectures and solutions while actively giving and receiving feedback to maximize the teams collective knowledge and best practice development.

2. What You Will Do

You will serve as theSAP architectural authorityfor AI-driven solutions delivered to our external customers ensuring every design decision is traceable back to measurable business impact within the SAP landscape. Specifically you will:

• Engage closely with customers and SAP stakeholdersto understand goals challenges and opportunities translating them into a clear SAP AI architecture vision
• Design and deliver scalable reliable end-to-end SAP AI solutionsbased on SAP AI Foundation and SAP Build Suite
• (Co-)Lead architecture reviews and blueprint sessions acting as a trusted advisor who communicates complex topics in a business-friendly way
• Define measurable success criteriaand ensure performance quality and adoption across the SAP ecosystem
• Identify and prioritize high-value SAP-native AI use cases(e.g. S/4HANA BDC Analytics Cloud BTP)
• Ensure responsible AI practices(transparency fairness explainability data privacy) in all solutions
• Advise on latest SAP AI innovationson SAP Business AI Platform and support future-proof architectures including migration from legacy approaches

As a senior member of the SAP architecture practice you will contribute to the teams direction standards and SAP AI capabilities. Specifically you will:

• Apply and refine the SAP AI architecture framework untilizing standards patterns and best practices to ensure consistent high-quality delivery
• Contribute to the SAP AI strategy and roadmap for our unit identifying capability gaps and proposing solutions
• Support pre-sales and solutioning activities collaborating with sales and delivery teams to develop compelling proposals and PoCs on SAP BTP and AI Core
• Mentor junior and coach AI Architects fostering capability growth through knowledge sharing and structured development
• Contribute to SAP thought leadership and Champion innovationby introducing emerging SAP AI technologies.

3. What You Will Bring

a) Education & Track Record

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Systems AI Software Engineering or a related field
• 6-8 years of SAP experience including 3 years in a architect role
• Evidence of thought leadership in the SAP ecosystem (e.g. community contributions publications conference speaking) is a strong plus
• Professional fluency in German (B2)
• Professional fluency in English (C1)

b) Technical Expertise in SAP Architecture

• Solid expertise in Fiori UI and CAP Framework for building enterprise-grade full-stack applications on SAP BTP
• Very good understanding of SAP architecture principles including Clean Core RISE with SAP GROW with SAP and cloud transformation frameworks
• Hands-on experience with SAP BTP services and tools (e.g. SAP Build Process Automation Build Apps Integration Suite)
• Proven ability to design integration architectures across SAP and non-SAP systems using Integration Suite API Management Event Mesh and Data Intelligence
• Familiarity with SAP data models and enterprise data architecture (e.g. S/4HANA Datasphere)
• Expertise in enterprise integration patterns and protocols (e.g. APIs OData SOAP)

c) Technical Expertise in SAP AI Architecture

• Solid knowledge of agentic AI frameworks (e.g. LangChain AutoGen CrewAI) combined with SAP Data Intelligence and Datasphere for orchestrating data and AI pipelines
• Proficiency in designing Generative AI solutions on SAP BTP using Generative AI Hub including RAG patterns prompt engineering and LLM orchestration
• Good understanding of SAP AI Foundation on BTP (e.g. AI Core multi-model serving HANA Cloud vector engine Document Information Extraction)
• Hands-on expertise with SAP HANA Cloud AI/ML capabilities (e.g. predictive analytics vector search SAP Analytics Cloud integration)
• Understanding of AI/ML lifecycle management and data orchestration using SAP Data Intelligence Cloud

d) Soft Skills Project Management Skills & Leadership Skills

• Strong communication and storytelling skills ability to convey complex SAP AI concepts clearly to both executives and technical teams
• Ability to build trust and credibility with C-level stakeholders customers and partners
• Strategic mindset with strong business acumen linking SAP technology decisions to business outcomes and ROI
• Collaborative approach building consensus across diverse cross-functional SAP teams
• Resilient and adaptable in fast-paced evolving SAP project environments
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills translating complex challenges into actionable solutions and roadmaps
• Proficiency in project and program management expertise (e.g. Agile SAFe SAP Activate; tools like Jira Confluence SAP ALM)
• Stakeholder management skills including managing expectations and resistance
• Passion for mentoring and developing junior talent fostering the next generation of SAP AI architects

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database analytics intelligent technologies and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide we are purpose-driven and future-focused with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries people or platforms we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
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Requisition ID: 453940 Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid