SAP BTP Technical Architect & Offshore Delivery Lead

Role Overview

Core Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end SAP BTP solutions, encompassing both native applications and side-by-side extensions.
  
• Develop and deploy SAP BTP applications that provide robust support for SAP Cloud ERP environments.
  
• Architect and manage integrations that link SAP ecosystems with external non-SAP enterprise systems.
  
• Implement API-centric integrations using the SAP Integration Suite and Cloud Platform Integration (CPI).
  
• Advocate for SAP Clean Core principles and recommend scalable extension strategies.
  
• Translate business and functional requirements into comprehensive technical specifications.
  
• Prepare technical cost projections, decompose work efforts, and develop detailed development roadmaps.
  
• Identify technical dependencies, evaluate implementation risks, and create effective mitigation strategies.
  
• Lead and coordinate the operational activities of offshore SAP BTP development teams.
  
• Establish development standards, enforce technical governance, and uphold strict quality control measures.
  
• Collaborate with global project teams and senior technical leadership.
  
• Monitor development milestones, ensure deliverable quality, and track technical performance metrics.
  
• Participate in technical assessments, solution discussions, and architecture review meetings.
  
• Provide technical mentorship and strategic direction to development staff.
  

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• SAP Technical Architecture
  
  • Demonstrated, hands-on expertise in SAP BTP architecture and development methodologies.
    
  • Extensive knowledge of SAP Cloud ERP and SAP S/4HANA Cloud.
    
  • Proven track record in developing Side-by-Side Extensions.
    
  • In-depth understanding of SAP Clean Core principles.
    

• SAP Integration
  
  • Advanced proficiency with SAP Integration Suite and Cloud Platform Integration (CPI).
    
  • Competence in API and OData-based integration patterns.
    
  • Experience in connecting SAP and non-SAP enterprise applications.
    
  • Strong command of integration architecture and connectivity models.
    

• SAP Development
  
  • Mastery of the SAP Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP).
    
  • Proficiency in SAP Build and Workflow Automation tools.
    
  • Practical background in building SAP BTP applications and extensions.
    

• Technical Leadership
  
  • Ability to design technical solutions and plan architectural strategies.
    
  • Skill in estimating development efforts and creating work breakdown structures.
    
  • Strong capabilities in technical planning and coordinating delivery initiatives.
    
  • Experience managing offshore teams and establishing technical governance.
    
  • Excellent stakeholder communication skills with a focus on owning technical outcomes.
    

• Additional Competencies
  
  • Experience with SAP Fiori and SAPUI5.
    
  • Knowledge of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
    
  • Familiarity with SAP Group Reporting.
    
  • Background in workflow and process automation.
    
  • Experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
    
  • Proven history of managing enterprise cloud integration projects.
    

Candidate Profile

• A highly experienced SAP BTP technical expert with significant implementation background.
  
• Capable of independently designing and overseeing complex technical solutions.
  
• Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholder expectations effectively.
  
• Demonstrated history of coordinating distributed or offshore development teams.
  
• Able to accurately estimate development efforts and ensure technical delivery.
  
• Exhibits superior problem-solving abilities and sound architectural decision-making skills.
  

Project Context

• SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
  
• SAP Cloud ERP / S/4HANA Cloud.
  
• SAP Integration Suite / CPI.
  
• SAP CAP and Side-by-Side Extensions.
  
• SAP Build and Workflow Automation.
  
• SAP Analytics Cloud and Group Reporting.
  

• Design and exploration.
  
• Development and implementation.
  
• Integration and testing.
  
• Deployment and production readiness.
  

• Knowledge of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
  
• Experience in SAP Fiori and UI5
  
• Familiarity with SAP Group Reporting.
  
• Background in workflow and process automation.
  
• Experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
  
• Proven track record with enterprise cloud integration projects.