Role Purpose:
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced technologist with strong business acumen to join us as a Solutions Architect for BW4HANA and SAC.
Solution Architect will be responsible for evaluating an organization’s business needs and determining how IT can support those needs leveraging software, hardware, or infrastructure by close collaboration with relevant teams.
Accountabilities:
Propose and define framework to solve business problem. Lead the translation of the client’s business requirements into systems design ensuring all aspects are covered.
Propose solution for business requirements (Drive POC end to end). Drive the development of prototypes and technology demonstrators.
Research current and emerging technologies in BW4HANA and SAC (Stay up to date with offerings from SAP), propose changes wherever applicable for better outcomes in existing and upcoming developments.
Work with different technology vendors & technical teams to build a best of breed technology architecture (SAP and Non-SAP).
Ensuring best in class solution definition for data flow up/down from BW4HANA.
For Small Changes and Projects, govern and propose solution design with strong focus on performance.
Review modelling/extraction/reporting builds for Small Changes and Project from design perspective, ensuring no negative impact on performance of Queries or SAC dashboards.
Govern design guidelines for BW4HANA and SAC and ensure Small Changes/Projects are adhering to it.
Advise our technical teams to optimize the recommended product suite in defining, building and deploying end to end solutions.
Estimate time frames, quality and quantity of resources required to successfully implement projects and help develop project plans and risk assessment.
Ensure changes in SAC Quarterly release are closely studied in coordination with respective teams.
Technical Experience:
As it’s a Solution Architect role for BW4HANA and SAC in-depth knowledge from technology standpoint is required along with hands on experience.
Working experience of SAP BW/4HANA integration with SAP Analytics Cloud with strong focus on performance.
Proven skills in handling all the areas related to BW/4 HANA like data extraction, modelling, reporting, customizing, designing, automation, real time replication.
Strong knowledge of SAP BW and BW/4 HANA architectures LSA, LSA++ and SAP BW data models.
Hands on experience in developing objects in BW/4 HANA (modeling objects, extractors, enhancements, generic extractors, ODP objects, SLT, SDA & SDI, ABAP and HANA SQL).
Extensive knowledge and work experience on ADSOs, Composite providers, Open ODS, attribute, calculation/analytical views, calculation view type cube / dimension, Embedded analytics-CDS views.
Should have knowledge in writing HANA SQL procedure, functions.
Able to handle ABAP and HANA SQL w.r.t to BW/4 HANA, conversion of ABAP transformations into AMDP scripts etc.
Enablement of ODP framework and conversion of all existing sources systems to ODP source systems.
SAP Functional Experience in modules like SAP SD, MM, PP, with strong understanding and expertise in Finance Module.
Education/experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or related field), Master’s degree preferred.
13+ years of technical experience within architecture development and development (Minimum of 5+ years in a solution or technical architect role).
Ability to bridge the gap between technology and business.
Self-driven, curious and a fast-learner, and able to take responsibility for personal growth and development.
Possess strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate between technical and business teams.
General Experience and Prerequisites:
Excellence in network building and stakeholder management at all levels of the organization through effective communication and influencing skills
Proactive, flexible and resulted-oriented approach.
Strong algorithm design, logical and reasoning skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication around issues, managing escalations.
A Team player with a collaborative attitude, proactive and ability to work under pressure.
Good understanding of agile ways of working (DevOps model), knowledge on ITIL processes.
Knowledge of Lean/ 6 Sigma, Design Thinking, Agile methodology.
Certification in SAP BW/4HANA and SAP Analytics Cloud preferred.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or related field), Master’s degree preferred.
13+ years of technical experience within architecture development and development (Minimum of 5+ years in a solution or technical architect role).