Software Application Architect for S2P (Source to Pay) / I2D (Intralogistics to demand) / O2C (Order to Cash) area

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Software/Application Architect you will be responsible for:

• Stream deliverables are built efficiently, with a strong focus on quality, performance, and timely delivery
• Development aligns with architectural decisions and adheres to “Keep the Core Clean” principles
• Developers within the stream are well-led, guided, and coordinated for maximum productivity and alignment
• Code is documented, traceable, and testable to ensure smooth deployment, handover, and support readiness
• Delivery is tightly integrated with business needs through active collaboration with consultants, architects, and stakeholders
• The Application Architect acts as a stream-level architectural lead, ensuring technical direction, stability, and delivery excellence throughout the full development lifecycle

Educational qualification

Information Technology, Business Administration, or a comparable field

Experience

• Experience as an SAP Technical Expert minimum 8+ years
• Experience in S/4 Project minimum 2 years
• Strong proficiency in SAP S/4 HANA development (ABAP, RAP, Fiori/UI5, CDS, BAdIs, BTP services, OO)
• Hands-on experience with integration (OData, IDocs, RFC, APIs, middleware)
• Stream-level ownership of development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and deployment
• Familiarity with clean core extensibility, including side-by-side and in-app extensions, with awareness of technical debt impacts and mitigation strategies
• Competence in code performance tuning, debugging, and root cause analysis
• Working knowledge of SAP project tools (Transport & Release Management, Docupedia, SolMan, Eclipse)
• Ensures compliance with SAP standards and quality gates, reflecting the 8 Guiding Principles.
• Clear technical communication with consultants, testers, and architects
• Stream-level task coordination and developer support
• Analytical thinking for breaking down functional specs into scalable solutions
• Agile and adaptable in sprint-based delivery environments
• Strong focus on quality, consistency, and delivery predictability
• Hands-on mentoring of junior developers through reviews and coaching
• Problem-solving mindset to overcome development roadblocks quickly