SAP Transformation Lead: Clean Core & BTP Architect

Accenture; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 133,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture’s SAP practice seeks a transformation-driven architect to lead custom development and extensibility across S/4HANA ABAP, ABAP Cloud, and BTP. You will define Clean Core strategy, guide 3-tier extensibility, and establish development standards while engaging with senior client stakeholders.

You will mentor delivery teams, run architecture workshops, oversee code reviews, and help shape pursuits. Travel up to 100% may be required based on client needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience developing SAP applications using S/4HANA ABAP (NetWeaver 7.4/7.5) and ABAP Cloud.
• Minimum of 5 years experience with SAP BTP tools and services (latest Application Development and Automation stack).
• Minimum of 4 years experience with data modeling using CDS views, AMDP, OData, or related custom development.
• Minimum of 4 years SAP custom development using Fiori-first, Clean Core, and BTP side-by-side approaches, including RAP.
• Minimum of 3 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).

Responsibilities

• Own the technical architecture for SAP custom development and extensibility - define the Clean Core strategy and the 3-tier extensibility model (key-user in-app, developer extensibility / ABAP Cloud, and side-by-side on BTP), plus target-state development standards.
• Provide thought leadership on modern SAP development using ABAP Cloud, RAP, CAP, Fiori, Generative AI Hub, and SAP Business AI (Joule / Joule Studio).
• Lead the transition from classic ABAP to Clean Core; govern custom-code remediation, released-API adoption, and upgrade stability.
• Plan and conduct architecture and design workshops; own code reviews and architecture sign-offs across global delivery teams in client-facing roles.
• Support pursuits, estimation, and solution shaping; present to client architects and C-suite stakeholders.

Skills

SAP ABAP

S/4HANA ABAP

ABAP Cloud

SAP BTP

Clean Core

Technical architecture

Leadership

Client advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Equivalent 12+ years work experience

Tools

Fiori

CAP

RAP

GIT/DevOps for SAP

Job description

Accenture’s SAP practice seeks a transformation-driven architect to lead custom development and extensibility across S/4HANA ABAP, ABAP Cloud, and BTP. You will define Clean Core strategy, guide 3-tier extensibility, and establish development standards while engaging with senior client stakeholders.

You will mentor delivery teams, run architecture workshops, oversee code reviews, and help shape pursuits. Travel up to 100% may be required based on client needs.