SAP Technical Architect (M/F)

Magellan; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Magellan, a global Management Consulting and Technology Group, seeks an SAP BC Technical Architect in Paris to join our SAP Architecture & Expertise team. Design SAP architectures across the lifecycle for enterprise clients and lead SAP transformation projects.

You will manage migrations to S/4HANA (greenfield, brownfield, bluefield), OS/DB upgrades, and data-volume optimization, deliver technical runbooks, and provide Level 3 RUN support while collaborating with AMS, vendors, and infrastructure

Qualifications

• Master's degree (Bac+5) in CS/engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of SAP landscape design and management experience within an SAP Center of Excellence or large enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Design SAP technical architectures across the lifecycle (assessment to RUN handover).
• Lead SAP transformation projects (greenfield, brownfield, bluefield migrations).
• Provide Level 3 technical support to RUN teams for complex incidents.
• Monitor platform and database performance; drive SAP HANA compression and data volume management.
• Standardize deployment processes and produce PTI/PTE/runbooks docs.
• Participate in architectural and cybersecurity committees and SAP Center of Expertise growth.

Skills

SAP Basis

S/4HANA

HANA DB

Unix/Linux

Automation Tools

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Focused Run

Centreon

Ansible

SAP Cloud ALM

Job description

Magellan is an international Management Consulting and Technology Group. Our strength lies in our ability to combine business expertise with technological excellence to support companies and public sector organizations throughout their transformation journeys.

VISION IN ACTION

In an environment where change is accelerating, organizations must continuously reinvent their business models to remain competitive. To address these challenges, we support our clients from strategy definition through to operational implementation, combining business expertise, technological capabilities, and execution excellence.

Joining Magellan means becoming part of a team of 6,700 dedicated professionals, united by a shared commitment: understanding complex business challenges and delivering practical, actionable solutions tailored to real-world needs.

Magellan was ranked 3rd Best Workplace in France (Great Place To Work 2024) and No. 1 company for career growth (LinkedIn Top Companies 2025).

Job Description

As an SAP BC Technical Architect, you will join our SAP Architecture & Expertise team, working with major enterprise clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their SAP platforms.

Design SAP technical architectures and contribute to every project phase, from assessment and cost estimation to implementation, deployment, and handover to RUN (operations) teams.

Lead SAP transformation projects, including migrations to S/4HANA (greenfield, brownfield, bluefield), OS/DB migrations, multi-technology upgrades, data volume reduction ahead of migrations, Single Sign-On (SSO) implementation, and Proofs of Concept (POCs).

Provide Level 3 technical support to RUN teams for complex incidents and lead technical workshops.

Monitor platform and database performance, drive HANA compression and optimization initiatives (data volume management, archiving), and recommend relevant technical improvements.

Standardize and industrialize deployment processes while producing associated technical documentation, including technical implementation plans (PTI), test plans (PTE), and operational runbooks.

Participate in operational, architecture, and cybersecurity committees, change management boards, and contribute to the growth and development of our SAP Center of Expertise.

Qualifications

With a Master's degree (Bac+5) from a university or engineering school, you have at least 10 years of technical expertise in designing and managing SAP landscapes (ECC, BW, S/4HANA, etc.), gained within an SAP Center of Excellence or a large enterprise environment.

You have strong expertise in SAP Basis administration across multiple SAP solutions (ECC, S/4HANA, BW, BO, Solution Manager, Fiori, Web Dispatcher, etc.) and in managing SAP HANA 2.0 and Oracle 19c databases running on Exadata.

You have proven experience in designing and implementing high-availability SAP architectures.

You are proficient in Unix/Linux (RHEL 8/9), Windows Server, and shell scripting for system administration and operations.

You have hands-on experience with monitoring and automation tools, including Focused Run / Focused Insights, SAP Cloud ALM, Wily Introscope, Centreon, and Ansible.

You have successfully led technical projects involving multiple stakeholders, including application maintenance teams (AMS), software vendors, and infrastructure teams.

You demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, autonomy, and excellent technical documentation and communication abilities.

Required Certification

SAP S/4HANA Conversion and SAP System Upgrade

Preferred Certifications

Additional SAP certifications, such as SAP BTP, SAP Enterprise Architect, RISE with SAP, or SAP Activate, would be a significant advantage for our upcoming projects.

Additional Information

By joining Magellan, you will become part of multidisciplinary teams and contribute to impactful projects at the heart of major transformations, including generative AI, intelligent platforms, and social and environmental challenges.

What Magellan promises you: a people-focused, enriching, and fulfilling professional experience, with continuous opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.