SAP RISE Architect

SAP RISE Architect
Alpharetta GA (Hybrid)
Long Term
Contract

SAP RISE Architect is responsible for designing, planning, and leading the transformation of traditional SAP landscapes into the RISE with SAP model. This includes S/4HANA migrations, cloud architecture design, and integration strategy across hyperscale s.

The role combines SAP Basis, infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise architecture expertise to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing SAP environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end architecture for RISE with SAP engagements, including system conversion, new implementations, and landscape transformations

Design SAP S/4HANA architecture on cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform

Define target architecture covering SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), integrations, and extensions

Drive SAP landscape transformation strategies (Brownfield, Greenfield, Hybrid)

Collaborate with functional, technical, and infrastructure teams to ensure alignment with business goals

Provide expertise in SAP system sizing, scalability, performance optimization, and high availability

Oversee migration planning, execution, and post-migration stabilization

Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements

Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, including CIOs, business leaders, and project teams

Required Skills & Experience

12 18+ years of SAP experience with strong background in SAP Basis, architecture, and cloud

Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and at least one full-cycle implementation or conversion

Proven experience with RISE with SAP offerings and managed cloud environments

Strong understanding of SAP landscape design, including multi-tier and hybrid architectures

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and infrastructure-as-aservice models

Knowledge of SAP BTP, integration frameworks, and APIs

Familiarity with SAP tools such as SUM, DMO, and migration cockpit

Strong understanding of disaster recovery, high availability, and system security

Preferred Qualifications

SAP certifications in S/4HANA, cloud, or architecture domains

Experience with SAP Activate methodology

Exposure to DevOps practices and automation in SAP environments

Experience working in global, multi-region SAP deployments