SAP Technology Architect (Basis)

About Us Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 52,000* employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognized for its consulting, digital services and software development. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organizations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a fully collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. In 2024, the Group generated revenues of $9.1 billion. The world is how we shape it. For more information, visit us at www.soprasteria.com Are you ready to take on the challenge with us? Position SummarySAP Technology Architect (BASIS): We are looking for a seasoned SAP BASIS Architect to lead SAP technical operations, system architecture, and enterprise transformation initiatives across on-premise and cloud environments. This is a senior-level role responsible for technical leadership, client advisory, and pre-sales solutioning - ideal for professionals who want to influence both the delivery and strategic direction of SAP projects. You will act as a key pillar in shaping the SAP landscape for our clients, supporting complex SAP infrastructure decisions, SAP transformation / migrations, and SAP BTP adoption. You will play a pivotal role in SAP transformation roadmaps, legacy modernization, integration architecture, and innovation enablement. The ideal candidate will support both internal SAP practice growth and client delivery. Key Responsibilities

• SAP System Architecture & Landscape Design

• Design and manage robust and scalable SAP landscapes across ECC, S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, PI/PO, Fiori, and SAP BTP
• Define enterprise-grade infrastructure strategies: high availability, DR, system sizing, backup & recovery
• Advise on SAP system conversions, selective data transitions, and greenfield deployments

• SAP BASIS Administration & Technical Operations

• Manage system installations, configurations, patches, kernel upgrades, and performance tuning
• Handle HANA database administration, monitoring, memory/performance optimization
• Maintain transport management systems (TMS), client strategies, Solution Manager, and system refreshes

• Cloud & Hybrid Landscapes (RISE, BTP, Hyperscalers)

• Lead technical enablement and operations for SAP systems on cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP, SAP RISE)
• Set up and support SAP BTP subaccounts, destinations, Cloud Connector, and extensions
• Guide hybrid architecture involving on-prem and cloud-based SAP systems

• Integration & Security

• Support secure integration via SAP PI/PO, Integration Suite, OData, Web Services, and 3rd party APIs
• Manage SSL certificates, SSO, SAML, SAP Router configuration, and secure transport of sensitive data
• Ensure compliance with IT policies, audit controls, and SAP security standards

• Pre-sales & Client Advisory (Strategic Role)

• Participate in pre-sales activities by shaping technical solution architecture and effort estimates
• Support proposal writing, RFP responses, and customer workshops with BASIS/infrastructure expertise
• Act as trusted advisor to client IT teams, helping define technical roadmap, SAP sizing, and cost-effective infrastructure strategy
• Represent the SAP BASIS domain in client governance meetings and architecture review boards

• Practice Leadership & Mentorship

• Drive continuous improvement by developing reusable scripts, SOPs, and monitoring templates
• Contribute to internal knowledge base and SAP practice growth initiatives
• Mentor junior BASIS consultants and provide technical leadership across projects

• Practice Development & Client Advisory

• Support pre-sales by shaping SAP solutions for RFPs, proposals, and PoCs
• Advise clients as a trusted technical advisor on SAP roadmaps, scalability, and modernization
• Help build the SAP practice through capability development, knowledge sharing, and standardization
• Contribute to reusable architecture assets, reference models, and accelerators

• Technical Governance & Delivery Oversight

• Review and approve technical designs, developments, and custom enhancements
• Ensure alignment with architecture principles, security, and clean core guidelines
• Lead governance forums with project teams and stakeholders
• Establish coding standards, DevOps pipelines, and release controls

• Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with functional consultants, data architects, and enterprise architects
• Engage with business leaders, CIOs, and project sponsors during solution design
• Provide thought leadership in architecture boards and digital strategy workshops

Requirements* Core Technical Skills

• 10+ years of experience in SAP BASIS administration and architecture roles
• Strong experience in:

• SAP NetWeaver (ABAP/Java), ECC, S/4HANA, BW, Fiori
• HANA DB administration and tuning
• SAP S/4HANA conversion preparation and execution (Readiness, SUM, DMO)
• Cloud platforms: RISE with SAP, BTP, AWS, Azure, GCP
• Integration monitoring, interface troubleshooting, system log analysis

• Security & Compliance

• Understanding of SAP Security basics: roles, authorizations, profile parameters
• Experience with audit-readiness, system hardening, and identity management (SAML/SSO)

• Certifications

• SAP BASIS / S/4HANA System Administration
• ITIL Foundation or other operations governance frameworks (bonus)
• TOGAF or cloud architecture certification (AWS/Azure/GCP - SAP specialization)
• Soft Skills

• Strong leadership, planning, and client-facing communication skills
• Ability to operate independently and take ownership of large technical workstreams
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail and risk assessment
• Comfortable advising CxO-level stakeholders on technical architecture and costs

Languages:

• Fluent in English & French

Benefits

• Be a go-to SAP Technology leader for our global clients
• A fast growth team, with excellent work culture and flexible/hybrid work environment
• Work on enterprise-scale S/4HANA transformation projects
• Lead SAP strategy and architecture for large-scale, global programs
• Collaborate with high-caliber SAP and IT leaders globally
• Contribute to growing a modern, agile, and customer-focused SAP practice
• Access learning platforms and support for certifications and conferences
• Collaborative, International work environment

Join Sopra Steria Aeroline and be part of a forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of aerospace through digital innovation. If you are passionate about sales account management, aerospace technology, and driving meaningful impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now to embark on an exciting career journey with us. We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process. Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our company works everyday to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.