Senior/Principal Cloud Architect (f/m/d)

Senior/Principal Cloud Architect (f/m/d)

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

SAP Locations: Walldorf, Ratingen, Dresden, and Munich are possible.

YOUR FUTURE ROLE
SAP’s cloud strategy provides comprehensive private and public cloud infrastructure and related service offerings for a wide range of requirements. We’re looking for a Senior / Principal Cloud Architect who has the qualifications and business acumen to act as the primary point of contact for all strategic and technical topics in the cloud context from a customer perspective.

This role will be crucial to ensure the successful transition of our customer SAP systems to the cloud, improving scalability, performance, and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate needs a strong background in SAP technology, both in terms of cloud and on-premise, in native cloud technologies and cloud migration strategies as well as strong interpersonal skills.

YOUR PROFILE

• Several years of relevant job experience, e.g., professional experience as SAP Technology Consultant (f/m/d) or SAP Technical Architect (f/m/d) with profound knowledge in at least one of the following technical domains:
• Very good understanding of SAP technologies (solutions, platforms, interoperability, interdependencies, etc.) plus strong understanding of SAP’s cloud & clean core strategy.
• Strong expertise in SAP architecture, including SAP S/4HANA and cloud solutions.
• Very good knowledge about cloud technology & migration concepts from a technical perspective.
• Experience in upgrade/migration, provider transition, or global roll-out projects.
• High competence in adoption and consumption of the cloud portfolio across product categories focused on SAP Cloud ERP / RISE with SAP and SAP BTP.
• Ability to plan, run, and support workshops/meetings with internal and external clients, particularly regarding thorough assessments of existing SAP landscapes and identifying optimal migration pathways.
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework.
• Strategic thinking, willingness to learn, and entrepreneurial understanding is a must-have.
• Fluent verbal and written communication, including presentation skills, in German and English.
• Willingness to travel (national & international).

Any of the following is a plus:

• Experience with “RISE with SAP” is considered an asset.
• Professional training and certification (e.g., SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework featured by LeanIX EAM, SAP Certified Professional-Enterprise Architect, TOGAF).
• Familiarity with SAP LeanIX and/or SAP Signavio or expert knowledge in another enterprise architecture management tool.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance expertise is an advantage.
• Technology Certification(s) is(are) beneficial.

ABOUT THE TEAM
The SAP Services team combines in-depth knowledge of the industry and extensive consulting experience with the latest management and methodological skills. The technology consulting area of SAP Services bundles technology expertise and is considered a methodical pioneer on the market.

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. We are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development.

We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone feels included and can run at their best. SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Requisition ID: 406366 | Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services | Expected Travel: 0 - 80% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time or Part Time