SAP Modernization Lead & Cloud Architect

Accenture; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Accenture's SAP practice seeks a senior SAP developer/architect to lead design and delivery of S/4HANA and BTP solutions using ABAP Cloud, RAP, CAP, and Clean Core. You will drive modernization from classic ABAP to Clean Core, supervise code reviews, and guide API adoption while mentoring global teams.

Travel may be required (0–100%). Candidates should have 5+ years SAP ABAP and 3+ years BTP, data modeling, and leadership experience in consulting or advisory roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience developing SAP applications using S/4HANA ABAP (NetWeaver 7.4/7.5) and ABAP Cloud.
• Minimum of 3 years experience with SAP BTP tools and services (latest Application Development and Automation stack).
• Minimum of 3 years experience with data modeling using CDS views, AMDP, OData, or related custom development.
• Minimum of 3 years SAP custom development using Fiori-first, Clean Core, and BTP side-by-side approaches, including RAP.
• Minimum of 2 years in a technical leadership role (code reviews, architecture sign-offs, client workshops).
• Prior experience supporting the Chemicals & Natural Resources industry/clients
• Prior experience in a Consulting/Advisory role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). Bonus Points If:
• You have 1+ years with Cloud Application Programming
• You've earned an SAP certification in ABAP Cloud, BTP (Developer or Solution Architect), or SAP Business AI / Generative AI.
• You have hands-on exposure to SAP Build (Build Apps, Build Process Automation, Build Work Zone) and CAP (Node.js / Java).
• You have DevOps for SAP - Git-based transport / gCTS, CI/CD, and automated testing (e.g., ABAP Unit, ADT).
• You have familiarity with SAP Business AI - Joule, Joule Studio, and Generative AI Hub grounding / RAG patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, build, and test of SAP custom development and extensibility solutions on S/4HANA and BTP, primarily using ABAP Cloud, RAP, CAP, Fiori, and Clean Core methodologies.
• Drive the transition from classic ABAP to Clean Core; guide custom-code remediation and released-API adoption.
• Own technical design for workstreams; conduct code reviews, architecture sign-offs, and design workshops.
• Leverage Generative AI Hub / Joule Studio to infuse development with SAP Business AI where applicable.
• Guide and mentor global delivery teams; communicate effectively across technical levels and geographies. Travel may be required for this role, from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Skills

ABAP Cloud

S/4HANA ABAP

BTP

Fiori

Clean Core

Generative AI

Leadership

Code reviews

Architecture design

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Git-based transport

gCTS

CI/CD

ADT

Joule Studio

Job description

Accenture's SAP practice seeks a senior SAP developer/architect to lead design and delivery of S/4HANA and BTP solutions using ABAP Cloud, RAP, CAP, and Clean Core. You will drive modernization from classic ABAP to Clean Core, supervise code reviews, and guide API adoption while mentoring global teams.

Travel may be required (0–100%). Candidates should have 5+ years SAP ABAP and 3+ years BTP, data modeling, and leadership experience in consulting or advisory roles.