SAP Basis Architect

We are seeking a SAP Basis System Architect to lead architecture, transformation, and operational excellence initiatives across SAP landscapes. The role focuses on designing scalable, secure, and cloud-ready SAP platform architectures supporting SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business Technology Platform, SAP Cloud ALM, SAP Solution Manager, and hybrid cloud environments. This position requires strong expertise in SAP infrastructure strategy, migration planning, automation, security, high availability, disaster recovery, and SAP operations transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Definition of SAP platform architecture standards and governance
• Design of SAP S/4HANA landscapes for On-Premise, Private Cloud and Public Cloud environments
• Leadership of RISE with SAP and cloud transformation programs
• Design of high availability and disaster recovery architectures
• Definition of SAP system sizing and performance strategies
• Architecture of transport management and landscape strategies
• Definition of SAP security architecture in collaboration with security teams
• Leadership of SAP Basis modernization initiatives
• Driving Clean Core compliance from a technical architecture perspective
• Establishment of monitoring and observability standards using SAP Cloud ALM
• Design of automation strategies for system provisioning and operations
• Support of hyperscaler deployments on Azure, AWS and GCP
• Technical leadership during upgrades, migrations and conversions

Requirements

• Knowledge of SAP Basis Administration, SAP S/4HANA Architecture and SAP NetWeaver
• Expertise in SAP HANA Database, SAP Landscape Management and SAP Cloud ALM
• Proficiency in SAP Solution Manager and SAP Focused Run
• Skills in RISE with SAP and SAP Private Cloud Edition
• Familiarity with Azure, AWS and GCP
• Competency in Kubernetes and Docker
• Background in SAP Identity Management, IAS / IPS and Single Sign-On
• Understanding of SNC, TLS / Certificates and SAP Authorization Concepts
• Capability to design High Availability, Disaster Recovery and Performance Engineering solutions
• Qualifications in Technical Governance, DevOps and Automation
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to have

• Skills in SAP BTP Administration
• Background in Enterprise Architecture
• Familiarity with LeanIX and Signavio
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code and Terraform

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.