SAP S/4 Technical Architecture Lead
About the role
We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4 Technical Architecture Lead to provide technical leadership across SAP S/4HANA implementation engagements. You will help define technical architecture, guide development and integration strategies, establish technical standards, and work closely with functional and technical teams throughout the software development lifecycle. You will support technical design decisions, development estimates, staffing, code quality, solution troubleshooting, testing, deployment, and technical delivery.
This is a national role, and candidates may be based anywhere in the United States; however, candidates located in Ohio, particularly the Columbus metropolitan area, are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Define technical architecture for SAP S/4HANA implementations
- Guide development and integration strategies
- Establish technical standards and best practices
- Collaborate with functional and technical teams throughout the software development lifecycle
- Support technical design decisions, development estimates, staffing, and code quality
- Troubleshoot solutions, support testing, and deployment
- Lead onsite and offshore SAP development teams
- Communicate effectively with client stakeholders
Requirements
- 10–15 years of SAP technical experience with strong exposure to SAP S/4HANA architecture and implementation
- Broad SAP architecture knowledge including Java and ABAP application servers, Service Oriented Architecture, Enterprise Services, SAP installation concepts, and Basis administration
- Strong understanding of ABAP/Object-Oriented ABAP, CDS Views, OData, SAPUI5, Fiori Elements, Fiori Launchpad, and SAP BTP
- Knowledge of SAP integration technologies including BAPIs, IDOCs, ALE, web services, SAP PI architecture, adapters, and integration scenarios
- Experience with development architecture, data conversion, enhancements, transport strategies, workflow, forms, and SAP Solution Manager
- Experience with SAP ACTIVATE methodology, RICEWF requirements, technical specifications, development estimates, staffing, coding standards, and ABAP code reviews
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership across the full software project lifecycle
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Ability to travel
- SAP S/4HANA certification is recommended, but not required
About Us
Hitachi Digital Services is a global digital solutions and transformation business with a bold vision of our world's potential. We're people-centric and here to power good. Every day, we future-proof urban spaces, conserve natural resources, protect rainforests, and save lives. We harness engineering excellence and passion to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges, turning organizations into data-driven leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society.
We foster innovation through diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.
We offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent) and support holistic health and wellbeing through industry-leading benefits, support, and services.