The Technical Architect is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of the technical landscape for the SAP S/4HANA transformation program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This role ensures that all technical components—including infrastructure, integrations, custom developments, and security—are aligned with enterprise IT standards, performance needs, and compliance requirements.
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The Technical Architect provides expertise across SAP Basis, development (ABAP, Fiori/UI5), integration middleware, and infrastructure, working closely with the Solution Architect to deliver a robust, secure, and scalable SAP environment. The role requires a strong hands-on background in SAP technology stacks, cloud/on-premise hybrid landscapes, and technical governance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define the technical architecture and landscape for SAP S/4HANA, ensuring alignment with IT strategy.
- Oversee SAP Basis activities including installation, upgrades, patching, transport management, and system refreshes.
- Design and govern custom development frameworks, ensuring adherence to SAP best practices.
- Lead the integration architecture across SAP modules, legacy systems, and third-party applications.
- Ensure system security, user provisioning, and compliance with regulatory policies.
- Support data migration and conversion activities, ensuring data quality and performance.
- Provide performance tuning, troubleshooting, and technical support across the landscape.
- Mentor technical consultants and promote cross-team knowledge sharing.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- SAP Certified Technology Associate (Basis/NetWeaver/S/4HANA) required.
- SAP Certified Development Associate (ABAP, Fiori/UI5) desirable.
- Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP) preferred.
Experience:
- 10–12 years of SAP technical experience, including at least 3 full-cycle S/4HANA implementations.
- Strong expertise in SAP Basis administration and system architecture.
- Hands-on experience with ABAP development, Fiori/UI5, CDS, and OData services.
- Proven track record in integration design using CPI, PI/PO, or middleware platforms.
- Familiarity with KSA cybersecurity and compliance requirements highly desirable.
Technical & Functional Skills:
- Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA technical architecture and infrastructure.
- Expertise in transport management, system copies, upgrades, and patching.
- Knowledge of authorizations, GRC, and security design principles.
- Familiarity with analytics, SAP BTP extensions, and mobility solutions.
Work Environment & Conditions:
- Based in KSA, working closely with IT and business teams.
- Requires flexibility for cutover weekends, patching schedules, and hypercare support.
- Collaboration with Solution Architect, Infrastructure, Security, and Development teams.
- Exposure to complex multi-vendor, multi-technology SAP landscapes.
Language Requirements: Proficiency in English is required.
