SAP Solution Architect

John Deere; Poznań; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

John Deere is seeking a Solution Architect in Poznań, Poland. The role involves leading the architecture and design of Accounting and Finance solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Candidates should have over 5 years of technical leadership experience, specifically with SAP technologies like S/4 HANA, and be adept at translating business needs into technical solutions.

Join us to tackle significant challenges in the industry with a focus on innovation and impactful design.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in architecture, engineering or technical leadership.
• 5+ years of experience with SAP, including modern technologies.
• Experience with Accounting and Finance systems and tools.
• Experience with Cloud platforms, APIs, and integrations.
• Demonstrated use of architecture principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and delivery of Finance solutions.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs.
• Partner closely with product management and engineering.
• Deliver digital solution architecture services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for scalable deployments.

Skills

Architecture leadership

SAP experience (S/4 HANA FI/CO)

Accounting and Finance systems

Cloud platforms and APIs

Critical thinking

Influencing skills

Job description

Overview

There are over 8 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

Location

Poznań, Poland

Solution Architect

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and delivery of Accounting and Finance technical solutions that will enable Finance to run their daily operations as efficiently as possible.
• Core Finance capabilities include Accounts Payable, Treasury, General Ledger, Travel Expense, etc.
• Translate business requirements into technical solution designs, and roadmaps.
• Execute proof-of-concept activities to validate technologies for a given purpose; work closely with Product Managers and stakeholders to ensure desired capabilities are met.
• Partner closely with product management and engineering, maintaining a deep understanding of the organization's vision, intent, and roadmap for their digital products.
• Act as a technology leader, providing technical assistance, guidance, and guardrails for all technologies across multiple product teams.
• Deliver digital solution architecture services, prepare conceptual and logical architecture diagrams to align technical direction and document future-state architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, IT, Security, Supply Chain) to ensure scalable, maintainable and secure, reliable deployments.
• Explore and develop a detailed understanding of emerging issues and contribute to the evaluation of their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the organization.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in architecture, engineering or technical leadership.
• 5+ years of experience with SAP, including the modern technologies (e.g. S/4 HANA FI/CO, CPI, BTP, etc.).
• Experience with Accounting and Finance systems and tools.
• Experience with Cloud platforms, APIs and integrations.
• Demonstrated use of architecture principles and practices when making decisions and creating/desiging solutions and associated work products.
• Critical thinking skills, conflict resolution skills, and the ability to model and communicate complex concepts in both written and verbal communication.
• Experience influencing without authority, communicating up, down, and across a large organization.

Nice to Have

• Understanding of AI-enabled Solutions and Automations.
• Experience with modelling languages (such as UML or FMC), technical writing, decision analysis techniques, or exposure to Enterprise Architecture practices.
• Full stack analysis and troubleshooting experience, particularly in complex IT environments.
• Experience working in an Agile environment - understands planning cycles and architecture's role in delivering solutions.
• Experience working with products and teams that require a heavy degree of integration.
• Verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on persuasive communication, tact, and negotiation.

Please attach an English version of your CV.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a qualified individual with disability.