Next Ventures
https:/next-ventures.com/jobs/sap-technical-architect
Next Ventures, London, Kentucky, United States, 40741
SAP Technical Architect - 12 Month contract
Start:
1st October 2025 Location:
Lausanne, Switzerland Rate Circa:
1,000 CHF per day Hybrid:
2-3 days on site Interviews will be w/c 8th September We are seeking an experienced
SAP Technical Architect with expertise in Microsoft Azure
to design, implement, and support scalable and secure SAP solutions in a hybrid or fully cloud-based environment. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge of SAP systems (e.g., S/4HANA, BW/4HANA), strong cloud architecture skills, and a proven ability to align SAP technologies with business and IT strategies. Key Responsibilities
Design end-to-end SAP architectures on Azure, including high availability, disaster recovery, scalability, and performance optimization. Lead SAP technical architecture discussions across infrastructure, security, networking, data, and integration. Define and implement cloud migration strategies for SAP workloads (greenfield, brownfield, bluefield). Collaborate with SAP Basis teams and Azure cloud engineers to ensure smooth implementation and operation of SAP systems. Provide technical leadership for SAP on Azure initiatives, including proof of concepts, architecture design sessions, and technical workshops. Ensure SAP systems are integrated securely with Azure services (Azure AD, Key Vault, Sentinel, etc.). Contribute to the definition and enforcement of SAP architecture standards, governance, and best practices. Participate in sizing exercises, cost optimization, and licensing assessments for SAP workloads in Azure. Support SAP upgrade and transformation projects (e.g., S/4HANA migrations). Work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and other architects to deliver scalable, reliable, and compliant solutions. Required Skills and Qualifications
8+ years of experience in SAP technical architecture, Basis administration, or SAP infrastructure roles. 3+ years of experience designing and implementing SAP workloads on Azure (IaaS and/or PaaS). Deep understanding of SAP applications (S/4HANA, ECC, BW, PI/PO, Solution Manager, etc.) and SAP HANA database architecture. Proficient in Azure services relevant to SAP: Virtual Machines, Azure NetApp Files, Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, ExpressRoute, Monitor, Key Vault, etc. Hands-on experience with SAP migrations to cloud (Lift-and-Shift or Transformation). Strong grasp of infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform, Bicep) and CI/CD processes. Solid knowledge of security and compliance in cloud-based SAP environments. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Please contact jon.brewer@next-ventures.com #J-18808-Ljbffr
1st October 2025 Location:
Lausanne, Switzerland Rate Circa:
1,000 CHF per day Hybrid:
2-3 days on site Interviews will be w/c 8th September We are seeking an experienced
SAP Technical Architect with expertise in Microsoft Azure
to design, implement, and support scalable and secure SAP solutions in a hybrid or fully cloud-based environment. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge of SAP systems (e.g., S/4HANA, BW/4HANA), strong cloud architecture skills, and a proven ability to align SAP technologies with business and IT strategies. Key Responsibilities
Design end-to-end SAP architectures on Azure, including high availability, disaster recovery, scalability, and performance optimization. Lead SAP technical architecture discussions across infrastructure, security, networking, data, and integration. Define and implement cloud migration strategies for SAP workloads (greenfield, brownfield, bluefield). Collaborate with SAP Basis teams and Azure cloud engineers to ensure smooth implementation and operation of SAP systems. Provide technical leadership for SAP on Azure initiatives, including proof of concepts, architecture design sessions, and technical workshops. Ensure SAP systems are integrated securely with Azure services (Azure AD, Key Vault, Sentinel, etc.). Contribute to the definition and enforcement of SAP architecture standards, governance, and best practices. Participate in sizing exercises, cost optimization, and licensing assessments for SAP workloads in Azure. Support SAP upgrade and transformation projects (e.g., S/4HANA migrations). Work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and other architects to deliver scalable, reliable, and compliant solutions. Required Skills and Qualifications
8+ years of experience in SAP technical architecture, Basis administration, or SAP infrastructure roles. 3+ years of experience designing and implementing SAP workloads on Azure (IaaS and/or PaaS). Deep understanding of SAP applications (S/4HANA, ECC, BW, PI/PO, Solution Manager, etc.) and SAP HANA database architecture. Proficient in Azure services relevant to SAP: Virtual Machines, Azure NetApp Files, Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, ExpressRoute, Monitor, Key Vault, etc. Hands-on experience with SAP migrations to cloud (Lift-and-Shift or Transformation). Strong grasp of infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform, Bicep) and CI/CD processes. Solid knowledge of security and compliance in cloud-based SAP environments. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Please contact jon.brewer@next-ventures.com #J-18808-Ljbffr