SAP Technical Architect
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP Technical Architect with expertise in SAP S/4HANA and SAP IS-U to lead technical solution design, integration architecture, and application support for utility clients. This role serves as a trusted technical advisor, partnering with clients, functional consultants, and development teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing SAP solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design and maintain SAP technical architecture across S/4HANA and SAP IS-U environments.
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and architectural roadmaps.
Provide technical leadership for custom development, integrations, enhancements, and modernization initiatives.
Design and support integrations using APIs, IDocs, web services, SAP Integration Suite, and related middleware technologies.
Lead technical reviews, development standards, and governance activities to ensure solution quality and maintainability.
Support production environments by troubleshooting complex issues, identifying root causes, and implementing sustainable solutions.
Collaborate with clients and project teams on upgrades, transformations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Advise clients on SAP technology trends, S/4HANA innovations, and opportunities to improve business outcomes through new capabilities.
Required Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, preferred.
5+ years of SAP technical experience, including 3+ years supporting SAP S/4HANA environments.
Experience supporting SAP IS-U solutions within utility organizations.
Strong knowledge of:
ABAP Development
CDS Views and OData Services
SAP Fiori and Gateway
APIs, Web Services, and SAP Integration technologies
SAP transport management and development lifecycle processes
Experience troubleshooting complex SAP application and integration issues.
Strong communication and client-facing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with SAP BTP and SAP Integration Suite.
Familiarity with SAP Clean Core principles and RISE with SAP.
Knowledge of SAP Basis concepts, including transports, upgrades, and landscape management.
SAP certification in S/4HANA, SAP Technology, or related disciplines.
Utility industry experience supporting electric, gas, or water providers.
Preferred Expertise
Technical Solution Design
Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
SAP application architecture (ECC/S4, IS-U, BTP direction, S/4 HANA)
Integration concepts (APIs, IDocs, Web Services, Events, Middleware architecture
Basis knowledge (Transport management, upgrades, Client strategy, SAP landscapes, high availability/disaster recover concepts)
Security concepts and authorizations at a high level
Performance and sizing considerations
Infrastructure implications of architectural decisions
Technical Leadership
Documentation & Governance
Continuous Improvement