Senior SAP Applications Architect (US Citizen Only)

Ampstek; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking a Senior SAP Applications Development Analyst to design, develop, and support SAP S/4HANA applications. This role involves leading complex solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring junior developers. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in SAP application development, a relevant degree, and hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA. The position allows for remote, hybrid, or on-site work as required and involves a focus on application security and system performance in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience in SAP application development, implementation, or support.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment of complex SAP S/4HANA solutions.
• Serve as a technical SME for SAP application development.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements.

Skills

SAP application development

SAP S/4HANA

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Application security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

ABAP

SAP BTP Integration Suite

OData services

BW/4HANA

SQL

Python

Java

HTML

Job description

The Senior SAP Applications Development Analyst serves as a subject matter expert (SME) responsible for the design, development, enhancement, and support of enterprise SAP applications, with a primary focus on the SAP S/4HANA platform. This role provides senior-level technical leadership, partners closely with business stakeholders, and mentors development staff while ensuring system performance, security, and scalability in a regulated, mission-critical environment.

The position supports SAP S/4HANA applications within a private cloud (NS2) environment and contributes to the delivery of high-quality, secure solutions aligned with organizational and federal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment of complex SAP S/4HANA solutions.
• Serve as a technical SME for SAP application development and integration across multiple SAP modules.
• Collaborate directly with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Design and implement well‑documented solutions involving cross‑module integration.
• Provide architectural input and technical guidance to improve application functionality and performance.
• Mentor junior developers and lead code reviews, quality assurance, and best‑practice adoption.
• Identify, remediate, and prevent application security vulnerabilities.
• Apply application patches and coordinate with infrastructure and security teams to ensure compliance.
• Stay current with SAP roadmaps, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
• Support SAP S/4HANA systems in a secure, regulated private cloud environment.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience in SAP application development, implementation, or support.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience: certification or 2 additional years of experience in lieu of degree).
• Hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong understanding of enterprise systems analysis and design methodologies.
• Experience working directly with business users and cross‑functional technical teams.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on‑site as business needs require.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

• Deep hands‑on experience with:
  • ABAP (Classic / ABAP on HANA)
  • SAP BTP Integration Suite
  • OData services and Fiori/UI5 integrations
  • BW/4HANA
• Experience with SAP core modules: FI, MM, SD, PP, CO.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following: SQL, Python, Java, HTML.
• Experience leading or contributing to ERP implementations, upgrades, or simulations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environments, equipment, or DOE/federal systems.
• Demonstrated initiative in maintaining technical expertise through training or certifications.