Apptad · 8 hours ago
Solution Architect with S/4 HANA (W2 Only)
Apptad is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to implement S/4HANA End to End business processes. The role involves being the technical and functional design authority for the SAP transformation program, ensuring alignment with business requirements and industry best practices while managing integration across various modules and systems.
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
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
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
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)
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
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
Qualification
Required
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