IT Architecture Senior Specialist

We help the world run betterAt SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.What You'll DoAs an IT Architecture Senior Specialist, you are responsible for designing, developing, and deploying cost-effective and sustainable technical and application solutions to meet business needs, specifically focusing on SAP's RISE Private Edition Customer Datacenter Option (PE CDC). You will also drive partnerships, contribute to product roadmap development, and support customer project deployments in the India region while providing strategic guidance for CDA developments. This autonomous role is part of the global PE CDC team (ECS CAE CDA) being part of the ECS CTO Office.The Core Tasks Include Applying and validating in-depth knowledge of cloud technologies and associated architectural styles, such as E2E infrastructure, automation, network, and managed services provided by partners, along with SAP services. Maintaining a in-depth "helicopter view" of applied services and technologies. Developing services based on SAP and partner capabilities for the RISE PE CDC platform. Taking responsibility for the development, registration, and documentation of service development projects. Defining requirements using advanced methods and models to determine optimal solutions. Supporting the team with operational and total cost assessments, while delivering architectural proposals and recommendations. Managing the service lifecycle and product lifecycle.What You BringDo you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Are you autonomous, analytical, and an out-of-the-box thinker?If So, We Are Looking For Someone Who Brings Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Expertise in technologies such as Hardware, Virtualization, BareMetal, IaaS managed services, and SAP services e.g. S4, HANA, ASE, IQ and so on. Organizational awareness and flexibility in thought processes. The ability to think creatively and independently manage your agenda. Loyalty to team objectives and the ability to contribute as a professional team player.Meet Your TeamYou will be part of a team working on the ECS PE CDC product, delivering a comprehensive SAP RISE Cloud experience to customer datacenters. In light of global geopolitical challenges, this product offers customers enhanced control over their SAP services. Our team collaborates with partners to create a platform that supports various SAP (non-)HANA services while developing a target architecture for future innovations. We are building a global team of senior architects, product developers, and project managers to advance this platform to the next level.Bring out your bestSAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.We win with inclusionSAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. 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Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.AI Usage in the Recruitment ProcessFor information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.Requisition ID: 439307 | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: