SAP Basis Architect

Falcon Smart IT (FalconSmartIT); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Falcon Smart IT (FalconSmartIT) is seeking a qualified candidate to own the architecture, security, and operations of SAP SaaS platforms, including S/4HANA Cloud, SuccessFactors, and Ariba. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of experience in SAP Basis and a solid understanding of integration design.

This role requires leading Cloud ALM implementations and ensuring security compliance, with a strong focus on optimizing costs. Candidates should expect a hybrid work model with 4 days in the office.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in SAP Basis/platform.
• Minimum 3 years architecting SAP SaaS solutions.
• Hands-on experience with S/4HANA Cloud and other SAP Cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture, tenant strategy, and standards for SAP SaaS.
• Lead Cloud ALM implementations and incident management.
• Optimize costs and manage vendor engagements.

Skills

SAP Basis knowledge

SAP SaaS architecture

Integration design

SSO (SAML/OAuth)

RBAC/SoD understanding

Cloud ALM practical experience

Job description

Job Description

Own the architecture, security, and operations of SAP SaaS platforms (e.g., S/4HANA Cloud, SuccessFactors, Ariba, Concur, IBP, SAC, SAP BTP). Define tenant/landscape strategy, ensure secure integrations and reliable releases, and drive compliance and cost efficiency.

Core Responsibilities

• Define target architecture, tenant strategy, and standards for SAP SaaS.
• Govern identity, SSO, and provisioning with IAS/IPS and enterprise IdPs.
• Lead integrations using SAP Integration Suite; standardize APIs/events.
• Orchestrate releases and changes; maintain runbooks and cutover plans.
• Implement monitoring and incident/problem management via Cloud ALM.
• Enforce security baselines, audit logging, and compliance controls.
• Oversee data flows, retention, and privacy across products.
• Track licenses/consumption; optimize costs and vendor engagements.

Required Experience

• 8-12 years in SAP Basis/platform; 3+ years architecting SAP SaaS.
• Hands‑on with S/4HANA Cloud and at least two of SuccessFactors, Ariba, BTP, SAC.
• Strong in SSO (SAML/OAuth), RBAC/SoD, and SCIM provisioning.
• Proven integration design with SAP Integration Suite (CPI) and API governance.
• Practical experience with Cloud ALM, CBC, and SaaS transport/change patterns.
• Familiar with ITIL and controls in regulated environments.

Job Location: London, UK (Hybrid – 4 days office Mandatory)

Job type: FTE