Group Technical Architect

Job Summary

The Datasphere Architect defines the target architecture and data modelling standards for the SAP Datasphere platform. The role provides technical leadership across ingestion from S/4HANA, semantic modelling, security and downstream consumption in SAP Analytics Cloud, Snowflake and Tableau.

Key Responsibilities

• Design the end-to-end data architecture from S/4HANA (ODP/CDS, RFC, OData) through SAP Datasphere to downstream platforms.
• Define spaces, layering (acquisition, harmonisation, consumption), naming conventions and data modelling standards.
• Select and govern integration patterns: replication flows, remote tables, data flows, transformation flows and SLT where applicable.
• Design performance, scalability, data volume and cost-optimisation strategies.
• Define the connectivity model including Cloud Connector, Data Provisioning Agent and network/security requirements.
• Review designs and code produced by consultants; mentor the team and resolve complex technical issues.
• Partner with the security, reporting and functional leads to ensure consistent semantics and access control.

Skill Requirements

Overall 15+ years experience

• Deep hands-on expertise in SAP Datasphere (modelling, data builder, business builder, integration).
• Strong knowledge of S/4HANA data extraction: ABAP CDS views, ODP framework, extractors and RFC/OData connectivity.
• Knowledge of SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP BW/4HANA and HANA SQL, plus integration with Snowflake and ETL tools such as FME.
• Data warehousing concepts: dimensional modelling, data governance, lineage and master data.
• Strong architecture documentation and presentation skills.

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