Senior SAP Solution Architect

Hays Specialist Recruitment; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in South Wales is seeking an experienced SAP Solution Architect to join their growing Enterprise Applications team. This permanent role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining software solutions while collaborating closely with various teams to ensure successful delivery and alignment with IT strategies. With a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career progression, this hybrid position offers an excellent work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Generous pension plan—up to 11% employer contributions

Free on-site parking

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Gym membership and shopping discounts

Car-leasing scheme

Employee assistance program

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Solution Architect.
• Experience in software design and technical delivery.
• Knowledge of applications/software solution architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software solutions to meet business needs.
• Liaise with senior stakeholders and product owners.
• Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

SAP knowledge

Software design

Stakeholder management

Communication

Solution architecture

Job description

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Your new company
An excellent job opportunity has arisen for an experienced SAP Solution Architect to join one of the most established organisations in South Wales on a permanent basis.

Your new role
The SAP Solution Architect will join a highly successful and growing Enterprise Applications team responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining software solutions that meet critical business needs. You will liaise closely with key senior stakeholders and product owners to implement business requirements, design high-quality solutions, support technical implementation, and ensure successful delivery.

You will monitor emerging technologies and industry trends, providing architectural input into the selection of relevant software products and services. Additionally, you will collaborate with wider IT teams—including Infrastructure, Technical, Network, Service, SAP, and Security Architecture—to ensure all Application Solution Architectures align with broader IT strategies.

What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• A proven track record as a Solution Architect
• Strong SAP knowledge and experience
• Experience in software design, technical delivery, or solution architecture roles
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience in designing, implementing, and governing solution architectures
• Knowledge of applications/software solution architecture and design
• A dynamic, forward-thinking approach and the ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders

What you'll get in return
The organization offers a great working environment, excellent career progression opportunities, and a benefits package including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous pension plan—up to 11% employer contributions
• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Gym membership and shopping discounts
• Car-leasing scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Training and development opportunities, and more

This role is hybrid, requiring 3 days per week on-site in Cardiff or Newport.

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