ERP ALM Solution Architect - Cloud ALM Transition & Custom Systems

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG is seeking a Solution Architect for ERP Application Lifecycle Management in Pune, India. This role focuses on the transition from legacy SAP Solution Manager to a modern ALM ecosystem, leading the strategic design of the global "Requirements to Deploy" process.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in custom software design, extensive knowledge of ALM toolsets, and excellent communication skills in English for global collaboration. Join Roche, an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Mastery of legacy ALM tools and migration to SAP Cloud ALM.
• Proven experience in designing custom-built enterprise software.
• Deep understanding of ERP change management and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Architect the Pivot: evaluate functional gaps and design custom ALM modules.
• Design the end-to-end requirements lifecycle and manage technical decisions.
• Define integration patterns and manage legacy system decommissioning.

Skills

ALM transition & toolsets

8+ years of custom build expertise

SDLC & DevOps proficiency

Lifecycle management

Strategic compliance

Global architectural leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

The Solution Architect for ERP Application Lifecycle (ALM) Processes, Framework and Tools is the primary technical authority responsible for architecting the transition from legacy SAP Solution Manager to a modern, future‑proof ALM ecosystem. In this role, you will lead the strategic design and operational excellence of the global “Requirements to Deploy” process, ensuring that our delivery pipeline remains robust during a period of significant technological shift. Your core mission is to navigate the complexities of SAP’s Cloud ALM offering while maintaining the flexibility to custom‑build proprietary solutions when standard tools lack the necessary design influence.

Responsibilities

• Architect the Pivot: evaluate functional gaps within SAP Cloud ALM and decide where the organization must “Build” rather than “Buy,” designing high‑level custom ALM modules (potentially on SAP BTP or other cloud‑native platforms) to meet specific business requirements.
• Design the “Requirements to Deploy” lifecycle and lead technical decision‑making: orchestrate the end‑to‑end framework, including Business Process Modelling, Requirements, Change, Transport, Release, Test, Defect, and System Documentation Management.
• Govern hybrid landscapes: define integration patterns that link SAP‑specific ALM components with the broader enterprise DevOps toolchain, manage a clean‑core strategy, and oversee the decommissioning of legacy SolMan/ChaRM environments.

Qualifications

• Mastery of ALM transition & toolsets: expert‑level knowledge of legacy ALM (SolMan, Focused Build, ChaRM, Worksoft, Adonis) and ability to architect migrations to SAP Cloud ALM.
• 8+years of custom build & extensibility expertise: proven experience designing custom‑built enterprise software or side‑by‑side extensions, with an architectural mindset to build bespoke tools when SaaS products offer limited design influence.
• SDLC & DevOps proficiency: deep understanding of ERP change management and transport layers, modern API‑first design, CI/CD pipelines, automated release orchestration, and experience with AI‑augmented engineering tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, SAP Joule).
• Lifecycle management: proven track record managing at least 2–3 full‑scale ERP implementation or upgrade lifecycles, focusing on architectural trade‑offs between standard and custom solutions.
• Strategic compliance: solid background in IT Service Management / ITIL, Computerized System Validation (CSV), and ICFR to ensure custom‑built ALM tools meet global regulatory standards.
• Global architectural leadership: experience working in a large global company, building consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• English communication: superior command of the English language (written and verbal) for collaborating with global stakeholders and presenting complex ALM strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.