Solution Architect – HR Digital, GenAI & Intelligent Automation

Role Overview

As a Senior Solution Architect for the HR Application Portfolio, you will define, harmonize, and drive the end-to-end target IT architecture for Bosch’s global Human Resources digital landscape. You will act as the principal technical authority across Bosch HR Core platforms—including SAP SuccessFactors (HR Core), ServiceNow Enterprise Service Management (ESM / HRSD), COMPAS (Bosch internal organizational & master data system), and on-premise/hybrid SAP HCM & Payroll solutions.

In addition to core HR systems, you will spearhead modernization by integrating Generative AI (AskBosch, RAG frameworks, AI agents), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and cloud-native integrations on SAP BTP and Azure. You will anchor all architectural designs in LeanIX EAM and enforce strict compliance with Bosch IT Principles (RBGF 177, Information Security, and GDPR), bridging global HR business transformation roadmaps with agile engineering execution.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Target Architecture, Roadmaps & LeanIX EAM Governance
• HR Architecture Blueprint: Define and maintain the comprehensive HR Solution Architecture Blueprint, aligning with Bosch enterprise standards, cloud-first principles, and agile governance models.
• LeanIX Management: Own and maintain HR Application Factsheets, IT Components, Data Flow diagrams, and Business Capability maps in LeanIX to ensure complete lifecycle and dependency visibility.
• Modernization Strategy: Lead the strategic transition from legacy on-premise SAP HCM components to cloud-native platforms on SAP BTP and SAP SuccessFactors.
• Governance & Compliance: Champion RBGF 177 (4.12) architecture reviews, Information Security/ISP guidelines, and global data privacy standards (GDPR) across all HR solution designs.
• Bosch HR Core Systems & Cloud Integration
• SAP SuccessFactors (HR Global): Architect global business processes and technical integrations across Employee Central (EC), Talent Management, Performance & Goals, Compensation, and Learning using OData APIs and Integration Center.
• ServiceNow ESM / HRSD: Design enterprise employee workflows, case management lifecycles, self-service portals, and bi-directional integrations between ServiceNow Integration Hub / Flow Designer and HR core backends.
• COMPAS & SAP HCM Ecosystem: Oversee the technical architecture for Bosch internal organizational management, company code/personnel area structures, personnel administration, infotypes, time management, and payroll processing interfaces.
• Generative AI & Intelligent Automation Enablement
• GenAI Integration: Design enterprise-grade GenAI patterns (RAG pipelines, enterprise LLM orchestration via LangChain/LlamaIndex, AskBosch integration, and autonomous agents) to augment HR operations and self-service.
• RPA & Process Automation: Architect automated end-to-end workflows using RPA platforms (Automation Anywhere, UiPath) and cloud automation tools to eliminate manual repetitive tasks across HR shared services.
• Hybrid Cloud & Middleware: Design resilient API-led integration architectures connecting on-premise legacy systems with cloud services (Azure, SAP BTP, Integration Suite).
• Engineering Leadership & E2E Service Delivery
• Technical Decision Authority: Lead Architecture Review Boards (ARB), author High-Level and Low-Level Design (HLD/LLD) specifications, and drive technical proof-of-concepts (PoCs).
• Delivery Enablement: Partner with Product Owners, Agile Squads, and Service Delivery Managers to translate strategic HR roadmaps into actionable development backlogs and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps).

Educational qualification

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience

8–12+ Years (with 4+ years in Solution / Enterprise Architecture).

Mandatory/requires Skills

HR Core Ecosystem

Deep hands-on knowledge of

SAP SuccessFactors

Employee Central, Integration Center, OData API, global rollouts.

ServiceNow ESM/HRSD

Integration Hub, Flow Designer, HR Service Delivery lifecycles.

COMPAS & SAP HCM

Bosch master data management, personnel area/company code configurations, infotypes, and payroll processing interfaces.

Enterprise Architecture

Hands-on mastery of LeanIX (Application Portfolio Management, Factsheets, Interface mapping), TOGAF framework, and UML/SysML system modeling.

Generative AI & Automation

Practical design knowledge of GenAI/LLM orchestration, RAG architectures, prompt engineering, vector databases, and RPA platforms (Automation Anywhere, UiPath).

Cloud & Integration

Deep expertise in SAP BTP, Microsoft Azure, REST/OData APIs, event-driven architectures (Kafka/Event Grid), and CI/CD automation (Jenkins/Azure DevOps).

Bosch IT Governance

Thorough understanding of RBGF 177, Bosch Central Directives (CDs), Information Security (ISP), and GDPR compliance.

Preferred Certifications & Mindset

• Certifications: TOGAF 9/10, LeanIX Practitioner, SAP Certified Integration Associate (BTP / SuccessFactors), ServiceNow Certified System Administrator / HRSD Implementation Specialist, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Mindset: Proven track record in guiding teams toward end-to-end service delivery and application engineering with strong stakeholder management across global, cross-functional HR and IT organizations.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technical automation projects with high-level business goals and service-delivery transitions.
• Excellent Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to present technical solutions clearly to non-technical business partners.
• Quality-Driven: Exceptional attention to detail with a focus on delivering high-quality, auditable, and compliant software.
• Adaptable & Proactive: Confident in navigating fast-paced environments and eager to champion new technologies within the organization.

Educational qualification

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience

8–12+ Years (with 4+ years in Solution / Enterprise Architecture)