Sr Solution Architect - SAP SuccessFactors

dynaTrace software GmbH; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Solution Architect at a leading software company, you will play a vital role in enhancing our SAP platform. Your responsibilities will include designing innovative solutions and guiding a collaborative team towards strategic goals, shaping the future of our technological landscape with cutting-edge practices.

Benefits

Career development program

Innovative and collaborative work environment

Work with the latest technologies

Qualifications

• Experience with SuccessFactors modules is crucial.
• Proven experience designing complex solutions is required.
• Advanced knowledge of agile methodologies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support modernization initiatives for the SAP platform.
• Develop specifications for new products and services related to SAP.
• Collaborate with leadership to define technology strategy.

Skills

SuccessFactors modules

Agile development methodologies

Microservices architecture

API management

DevOps practices

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master`s degree in technical or software engineering

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Your role at Dynatrace

As a Solution Architect, you will be instrumental in driving the evolution of our SAP platform by delivering API-enabled digital products that integrate key business capabilities. You will lead and support modernization initiatives designed to reduce technical debt, streamline operations, and enhance system performance. In this role, you will assist with establishing and enforcing standards, guidelines, and best practices for application, data, and technology architecture. You will collaborate with business partners, Strategy & Ops, Business Systems leadership & industry experts to ensure that technology solutions are not only actionable but also closely aligned with our strategic goals, which will be critical to your success.

You will take on the responsibility of establishing and providing leadership for the technology strategy and roadmaps for HR business. By working closely with other Solutions Architects, Enterprise Architecture, Business & Business System leaders, you will make informed design choices that empower delivery teams to implement technology solutions that meet company goals. You will develop specifications for new products, services, applications, and service offerings while providing architecture solutions for strategic and application development projects.

As a recognized thought leader in architecture, you will influence decisions made by leadership, advancing the craft of solution architecture within our organization. Your insights and expertise will impact a matrixed environment, driving innovation and excellence in our technology initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business & business systems leadership to identify challenges and opportunities for technological innovation.
• Responsible for the development of the north star architecture and actionable roadmap for the SuccessFactors platform informed by business strategy and objectives.
• Assist with architecture design patterns, principles, and best practices to enhance platform delivery.
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives and benchmarks to assess the feasibility of architectural solutions.
• Contribute on cross functional initiatives and partner with subject matter experts in one or more business areas. Leverage application and domain expertise to provide guidance and educate others
• Build positive relationships with vendors and influencers within the enterprise to accelerate delivery.
• Stay informed about industry and enterprise initiatives to help product owners and IT leadership prioritize the platform vision.
• Assist with other G&A, & AI initiatives as needed

What will help you succeed

• Experience with SuccessFactors modules including employee central, recruiting, onboarding, comp & benefits, performance management,
• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex SuccessFactors solutions
• Advanced knowledge of agile development methodologies
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of BSA, configurators, and engineers involved in the development of SucessFactors
• Proficient understanding of microservices architecture principles, patterns, and best practices, particularly in relation to building and deploying scalable solutions
• Familiarity with API management tools and practices, including API versioning, documentation, and security.
• Experience delivering of message/event-driven design patterns (ex pub/sub, event sourcing).
• Expertise with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (ex GitHub Actions)
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to various stakeholders through documentation and training materials.
• Bachelor’s or Master`s degree in technical, software engineering or equivalent experience
• Relevant SAP SuccessFactors certifications preferred

Why you will love being a Dynatracer

• A one-product software company creating real value for the largest enterprises and millions of end customers globally, striving for a world where software works perfectly.
• Working with the latest technologies and at the forefront of innovation in tech on scale; but also, in other areas like marketing, design, or research.
• A team that thinks outside the box, welcomes unconventional ideas, and pushes boundaries.
• An environment that fosters innovation, enables creative collaboration, and allows you to grow.
• A globally unique and tailor-made career development program recognizing your potential, promoting your strengths, and supporting you in achieving your career goals.
• A truly international mindset with Dynatracers from different countries & cultures all over the world, and English as the corporate language that connects us all
• A culture that is being shaped by the diverse personalities, expertise, and backgrounds of our global team.