SAP Enterprise Architect

HCLTech; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a highly skilled SAP Solution Architect in San Francisco, CA. The role involves the implementation of S/4HANA End to End business processes, bridging business needs with technical architecture. Ideal candidates should have over 15 years of SAP experience with at least 3-5 years as a Solution Architect. The compensation ranges from $152,000 to $260,000 plus bonuses, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience with SAP.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Solution Architect.
• Expertise in S/4HANA architecture and integration.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end SAP solution architecture.
• Ensure alignment with SAP Activate methodology and standards.
• Design integration architecture for SAP modules and external systems.
• Govern custom development and ensure minimal customization.

Skills

SAP experience

S/4HANA architecture expertise

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

15+ years of SAP experience

3-5 years as Solution Architect

Tools

SAP modules

Cloud technologies

Job description

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self‑motivated SAP Solution Architect to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: SAP Solution Architect

Position Type: Full-time

Location: On-site

Job Description

HCLTech is looking for an experienced Solution Architect. This individual will be responsible for the implementation of an S/4HANA End to End business processes. The Solution Architect is the technical and functional design authority for the SAP transformation program. They need ensure that the solution aligns with business requirements, industry best practices, and SAP standards while maintaining integration across all modules and systems. This role bridges business processes, technical architecture, and delivery governance.

Skills & Experience

• 15+ years SAP experience; 3–5 years as Solution Architect on large programs.
• Expertise in S/4HANA architecture, integration, and SAP best practices.
• Strong understanding of SAP modules, data migration, and cloud technologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the end‑to‑end SAP solution architecture (S/4HANA and related applications).
• Ensure alignment with SAP Activate methodology, global template, and industry standards.
• Design integration architecture between SAP modules (FI, CO, SD, MM, PP, EWM, etc.) and external systems (tax engines, legacy apps, data platforms).
• Establish technical landscape: environments, sizing, and deployment model (on‑premise, RISE with SAP, cloud).
• Govern custom development (WRICEF objects) and ensure minimal customization.

2. Requirements & Fit‑to‑Standard

• Lead Fit‑to‑Standard workshops and validate solution feasibility.
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
• Identify gaps and propose standard SAP solutions or approved extensions.
• Define integration patterns (APIs, IDocs, BTP services) and middleware usage.
• Oversee data migration strategy, including mapping, cleansing, and reconciliation.
• Ensure master data governance and harmonization across systems.

4. Governance & Quality Assurance

• Act as design authority for all solution decisions; approve changes to scope or architecture.
• Maintain solution blueprint, process hierarchy, and configuration rationale.
• Conduct quality reviews for functional specs, technical designs, and test scripts.

5. Security, Compliance & Performance

• Ensure authorization design aligns with SoD and compliance requirements.
• Validate performance benchmarks and system scalability.
• Support audit readiness and regulatory compliance (SOX, GDPR, industry‑specific).

6. Testing & Cutover Support

• Define end‑to‑end test scenarios and integration test coverage.
• Validate cutover sequencing for technical components and data loads.
• Provide hypercare oversight for solution stability post go‑live.

7. Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Business Process Owners, Project Managers, and Technical Leads.
• Communicate solution decisions to Steering Committee and Delivery Teams.
• Act as escalation point for design conflicts or integration issues.

Why Join Us:

At our organization, we value high ethical standards, integrity, and diversity. As the SAP Solution Architect, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our offerings, contribute to a better working world, and build an exceptional career.

Pay and Benefits

Negotiable!

Pay Range Minimum: $152,000 + bonus

Pay Range Maximum: $260,000 + bonus

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to [e-mail] for investigation.

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance‑based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need‑based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior‑level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.