Technical Architect – SAP S4Hana

Location Dubai
Discipline: SAP FI, SAP S/4 HANA, SAP CO, Data Engineering, SAP
Job type: Contract
Job ref: 34721
Published: about 4 hours ago

Job Type: Contract

Location: Dubai (Onsite)

Duration:  6 months (Rolling)

Start: ASAP

Role Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Technical Architect to lead the technical design and implementation of a Greenfield SAP S/4HANA program deployed on Microsoft Azure Cloud. As a key member of our enterprise transformation team, you will architect a secure, scalable, and high-performance SAP landscape that leverages Azure’s capabilities, driving innovation and agility across the organization.

Role Details – Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end technical architecture design and strategy for SAP S/4HANA Greenfield implementation.

  • Define target technical architecture including on-premise, cloud, or hybrid deployment models.

  • Establish technical standards, frameworks, and design patterns across the SAP landscape.

  • Oversee system landscape design including sizing, scalability, performance, high availability, and disaster recovery.

  • Collaborate with BASIS and infrastructure teams for SAP system provisioning, environment setup, and technical operations.

  • Drive integration strategy with legacy systems and third-party applications using SAP BTP, PI/PO, or other middleware.

  • Provide guidance on data migration architecture and tools (e.g., SAP Data Services, SAP Migration Cockpit).

  • Define security architecture in coordination with GRC and cybersecurity teams.

  • Act as the primary technical escalation point across streams for architecture-related decisions.

  • Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and IT governance policies.

  • Support testing, cutover planning, and production readiness from a technical standpoint.

  • Participate in vendor and product evaluations for technical components and tools.

Functional/Technical Competencies

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.

  • Minimum 10+ years of SAP technical experience, including at least 3+ years in a Technical Architect role.

  • Proven experience with SAP S/4HANA Greenfield implementations in large enterprise environments.

  • Strong understanding of SAP architecture including S/4HANA Core, Fiori, SAP BTP, and Integration Suite.

  • Deep knowledge of system integration, infrastructure, cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and SAP on HANA.

  • Experience with technical migration, system conversions, and custom code remediation strategies.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills, communication, and stakeholder management.

Personal Characteristics and Required Background:

  • Solution-Oriented: Always looking for practical, scalable answers that meet both business and technical needs.

  • Detail-Focused with a Big-Picture View: Capable of drilling into specifics without losing sight of how all parts fit together.

  • Collaborative Leader: Skilled in working across functional teams, with the ability to influence without direct authority.

  • Effective Communicator: Able to simplify complex concepts and clearly present ideas to diverse audiences.

  • Adaptable & Proactive: Comfortable operating in evolving, fast-paced environments and driving decisions forward.

  • Integrity & Accountability: Takes ownership of the solution design, its quality, and its long-term impact on the organization.