SAP Technical Architect – HANA & Cloud

Computer Task; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

CTG in Chicago is seeking a SAP Technical Architect – HANA & Cloud to design, implement, and maintain SAP HANA infrastructure and enterprise landscapes in Chicago. This 8-month engagement focuses on migrations, cloud adoption, and modernization initiatives across on-prem and cloud platforms.

The ideal candidate will have deep SAP HANA and S/4HANA expertise, experience with SAP ECC/BW/CRM/SRM/HCM, and hands-on work with AWS or Azure cloud architectures, SLT, BTP, and LeanIX.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and supporting complex SAP technical architectures and HANA environments.
• Experience leading SAP migrations, upgrades, cloud implementations, and modernization initiatives.
• Ability to design scalable, secure SAP landscapes across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Experience integrating SAP applications with enterprise infrastructure.
• Strong collaboration with technical and business stakeholders to develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain SAP HANA infrastructure, Basis components, and enterprise SAP landscapes.
• Define SAP platform architecture, technical standards, and roadmaps aligned with business requirements.
• Lead SAP migrations, upgrades, cloud adoption, and modernization initiatives.
• Design and manage SAP integrations, application infrastructure, and cloud architectures across platforms.
• Ensure SAP environments meet performance, availability, security, and compliance requirements.

Skills

SAP HANA

SAP Basis

S/4HANA architecture

Cloud architectures

SAP BTP

SLT

SQL

Enterprise architecture

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

SAP HANA/SAP Basis or cloud architecture certifications (preferred)

Tools

AWS

Azure

LeanIX

SLT

SQL

BTP

Job description

CTG is seeking to fill a SAP Technical Architect – HANA & Cloud position for our client.

Location: Chicago, IL

Duration: 8 months

Duties:

• Design, implement, and maintain SAP HANA infrastructure, Basis components, and enterprise SAP landscapes.
• Define SAP platform architecture, technical standards, and technology roadmaps aligned with business requirements.
• Lead SAP migrations, upgrades, cloud adoption, and modernization initiatives.
• Design and manage SAP integrations, application infrastructure, and cloud architectures across platforms.
• Ensure SAP environments meet performance, availability, scalability, security, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with functional, Basis, infrastructure, security, and application teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Support the design and optimization of SAP applications and their interfaces with underlying infrastructure.
• Evaluate emerging SAP technologies and cloud solutions to improve platform reliability and operational efficiency.

Skills:

• Strong expertise in SAP HANA, SAP Basis administration, and SAP S/4HANA architecture.
• Experience with SAP ECC, BW, SCM, CRM, SRM, and HCM environments.
• Knowledge of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), SAP Landscape Transformation Replication Server (SLT), SAP ASE, and SQL.
• Experience designing SAP cloud architectures on AWS, Microsoft Azure, or other hyperscale cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of SAP LeanIX and enterprise architecture design.
• Strong understanding of cloud migration, system integration, infrastructure design, security, performance tuning, and high availability.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience designing and supporting complex SAP technical architectures and HANA environments.
• Experience leading SAP migrations, upgrades, cloud implementations, and platform modernization initiatives.
• Proven ability to design scalable, secure, and highly available SAP landscapes across on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Experience integrating SAP applications with enterprise infrastructure and related systems.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to develop solutions that meet organizational requirements.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Relevant SAP HANA, SAP Basis, SAP S/4HANA, or cloud architecture certifications are preferred.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $48.00 to $50.00/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results‑driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.