SAP MDG Architect

Avance Consulting; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Avance Consulting is seeking a Senior MDG Architect to lead the design, governance, and delivery of SAP Master Data Governance solutions. You will shape the architecture for Customer/Vendor/Supplier, Material, and Finance master data objects, translating complex requirements into scalable technical designs.

You will provide expert guidance on MDG best practices, security strategies, and data modelling, while mentoring juniors and collaborating with project teams to ensure successful delivery

Qualifications

• 15+ years SAP experience with a minimum of 8+ years in SAP MDG
• Senior MDG Architect with solution architecture, governance, and delivery responsibility on large SAP projects
• SAP MDG Certification required; S/4HANA certification desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design, development, and implementation of SAP MDG solutions for master data objects
• Translate complex requirements into robust, scalable designs
• Provide MDG best practices, data modelling, and security guidance
• Design and develop BRF+ rules for data validation and routing
• Enhance MDG UI with Web Dynpro ABAP and extend with Fiori/UI5
• Collaborate with managers, consultants, and architects to ensure successful delivery
• Perform code reviews, mentor junior team members
• Create design docs, specs, test plans, and troubleshooting guides

Skills

SAP MDG

MDG architecture

Data modelling

Security strategies

Senior leadership

Tools

BRF+

Web Dynpro ABAP

Fiori/UI5

DRF

ALE

SOA

Job description

Job Location : Worcester, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Job Type : Contract Inside IR35

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical design, development, and implementation of SAP MDG solutions for Business Partner (Customer/Vendor/Supplier), Material, and Finance (e.g., GL Accounts, Cost Centers) master data objects.
• Translate complex business requirements into robust, scalable, and maintainable technical designs.
• Provide expert guidance on MDG best practices, data modelling, workflow design, and security strategies.

Hands-on Development & Configuration:

• Design, configure, and develop complex business rules using BRF+ for data validation, derivation, and routing.
• Customize and enhance Web Dynpro ABAP components for MDG UI modifications, custom screens, and user experience
• improvements.
• Work with Fiori/UI5 for MDG user interfaces, dashboards, and analytics, including extension and integration.
• Configure and manage data replication frameworks (DRF) and other integration technologies (ALE, SOA).

Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, effectively communicating complex technical concepts, presenting solution designs, and managing expectations.
• Collaborate with project managers, functional consultants, and other architects to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.

Performance Optimization & Quality Assurance:

• Conduct performance tuning and optimization of MDG processes, workflows, and data replication.
• Ensure adherence to technical standards, best practices, and quality guidelines throughout the development lifecycle.
• Participate in code reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior team members.

Documentation:

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical design documents, specifications, test plans, and troubleshooting guides.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience: 15+ years of extensive SAP experience, with a minimum of 8+ years dedicated to SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)

Role Level:

• Proven experience as a Senior MDG Architect - C2, leading solution architecture, technical governance, and delivery assurance on large-scale SAP projects.

Certifications:

Mandatory: SAP MDG Certification.

• Highly Desirable: SAP S/4HANA certification.
• Good to Have: SAP BTP exposure, including extension, integration, or application services relevant to SAP MDG and S/4HANA landscapes.

Soft Skills:

• Quick Learner: Demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire new technical skills and adapt to evolving project requirements and technologies.
• Problem Solver: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills

Skills:

• Client-Facing Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Leadership & Collaboration: Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to guide technical teams, foster collaboration, and drive consensus.