Global Business Applications S/4 & BTP Technical Architect
Straumann · Madrid
Job Purpose
This is a great opportunity to apply your leadership and expertise in pursuit of our mission to become the most customer-focused and innovative oral care company in the world. We are seeking an experienced S/4 & BTP Technical Architect to drive the development and delivery of compliant, scalable, and upgrade-safe SAP solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in SAP S/4HANA, RISE with SAP, Clean Core architecture, setup of BTP Build with a strong understanding of GxP validation requirements and regulated development practices. As part of our digital transformation journey and business growth strategy, you will play a key role in contributing to major initiatives across the organization. You will report to the Head of Global Business Applications Processes, Toolchain, and Delivery.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end design, implement and own the Technical Architecture including governance of BTP, define standards of custom solutions in S/4HANA, adhering to Clean Core principles and minimizing in-app customizations using ABAP (OO, classical), CDS, Fiori, OData services.
- Enforce SAP development standards, best practices aligned with BTP and future S/4HANA upgrades.
- Define standard and guidelines for usage of AI platform in BTP like Joule Studio
- Collaborate with Solution Architects to define SAP extensibility strategy using SAP BTP, CAP, and Side-by-Side architecture.
- Design solutions compatible with RISE with SAP architecture, including multi-tenant environments and cloud restrictions.
- Support the Integration strategy as middleware platform like Integration Suite
- Ensure that all custom developments and enhancements meet GxP compliance requirements, including documentation, validation, traceability, and audit readiness.
- Partner with Quality Assurance and Compliance teams to align technical deliverables with CSV (Computer System Validation) expectations.
- Manage Developers from Partners enabling performing code reviews, providing mentorship, and ensuring on-time delivery.
- Collaborate with global GBA functional teams and regional teams to define architecture and deliver solutions in collaboration with external partners.
- Work closely with Basis, Security, and DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment using tools like gCTS, abapGit, and Jenkins.
Requirements needed
Education
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field and/or related working experience.
Experience & personal attributes
- 5+ years of experience in SAP S/4 and BTP development, with at least 2 years as Technical Architect in area of BTP
- Strong hands-on experience with BTP Build Platform and its service, understanding of ABAP, Adobe Forms, CDS Views, OData, ABAP RAP, Fiori Elements, SAP AIF for interface design and operational supportPractical knowledge of S/4HANA, BTP Build, SAP Solution Manager, CALM, and RISE with SAP architecture.
- Understanding GxP regulations, CSV, and documentation best practices in regulated industries.
- Significant experience in ServiceNow and ITIL processes.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the organization.
- Capacity to face and adapt to challenges to overcome them (resilience)
- Fluent English spoken and written, other languages are an asset (DE)
Please note that this role is based in Madrid/Wroclaw and its hybrid working model with 2 remote working days/week.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Employment Type: Full Time
Alternative Locations: Spain : Madrid || Poland : Wroclaw
Travel Percentage: 0 - 10%
Requisition ID: 21929