Job Description
We are seeking an experienced SAP BTP Product Architect to drive the design, development, and technical oversight of our SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) solutions. This role requires deep expertise in SAP BTP architecture, cloud development, and integration strategies, with the ability to lead technical initiatives while collaborating closely with stakeholders.
This position will report to the Product Owner/Lead Architect and play a key role in product development, ensuring scalability, performance, and best practices. Over time, the Product Architect will grow into a leadership role, managing a team of developers and engineers while maintaining a hands-on technical focus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Solution Architecture & Development
- Design and implement SAP BTP architectures aligned with business and technical requirements.
- Develop scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using SAP BTP, SAP CAP, SAP Fiori/UI5, and cloud-native technologies.
- Define and enforce best practices in coding, security, and integration for SAP BTP solutions.
- Optimize integration strategies with SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, and third-party systems.
- Ensure technical alignment with SAP BTP best practices, SAP clean core principles, and extensibility guidelines.
- Conduct code reviews, architectural assessments, and performance tuning.
Product Development & Technical Strategy
- Work closely with the Product Owner/Lead Architect to define product roadmaps, technical vision, and feature priorities.
- Guide the adoption of emerging SAP technologies, automation tools, and cloud-native frameworks.
- Align product architecture with business goals, user experience needs, and industry standards.
- Ensure compliance with SAP and enterprise security policies.
Technical Leadership & Team Development
- Act as a technical mentor, providing architectural guidance and best practices to developers.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and professional development as the team expands.
- Lead by example in agile software development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, QA, UI/UX, business analysts, and DevOps) to streamline workflows.
Sprint Execution & Backlog Management
- Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups.
- Work with the Product Owner/Lead Architect to refine technical requirements and user stories.
- Ensure deliverables are on track, meet quality standards, and align with business objectives.
Quality Assurance & Performance Optimization
- Implement automated testing, continuous integration (CI/CD), and deployment best practices.
- Collaborate with QA engineers to ensure proper unit, integration, and performance testing.
- Conduct regular security audits, performance reviews, and compliance assessments.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Communicate effectively with business stakeholders, product managers, and development teams.
- Provide technical documentation, architectural blueprints, and solution presentations.
- Align development efforts with customer requirements and evolving market trends.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of experience in SAP architecture, cloud development, and enterprise solutions.
- Strong expertise in SAP BTP (Cloud Foundry, Kyma, SAP CAP, SAP UI5, Node.js, Java, Python, or equivalent).
- Experience integrating SAP BTP with SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, and third-party applications.
- Strong understanding of SAP Fiori/UI5, OData, and RESTful APIs.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, DevOps tools, and cloud security best practices.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- SAP certifications (e.g., SAP BTP Architect, SAP Fiori Developer).
- Experience with microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and serverless computing.
- Knowledge of machine learning, AI-driven automation, or analytics in SAP BTP.
- Previous experience managing or mentoring a development team.