Beschreibung
SAP Integration Architect
Whitehall Resources are currently looking for a SAP Integration Architect based in Germany or German speaking.
Start Date: July 2016
Duration: 6-12 months
Role Location: Hannover
Desired consultant location: Germany
SAP Architect is responsible for delivering multi-scale, complex programs that marry processes with technology to help achieve high performance. Translates business needs into technical solutions, and defines solutions to problems through reasoned application of information technology.
Skilled in delivering SAP solutions, the person in this role architects solutions using SAP to achieve defined business outcomes. Includes solutions for specific areas (eg CRM, HCM, SCM, BI), designing, developing, documenting, and analysing overall architecture of systems, including hardware and software. Determines integrated hardware and software architecture solutions that meet performance, usability, scalability, reliability, and security needs. Researches and recommends technology to improve the current systems.
Possesses skills in SAP process design and configuration, SAP design, development, integration, testing and deployment, education and training, and SAP technical architecture. Implements the technology solutions for SAP applications including application extensions, interfaces, reports, conversions and development, execution and operations architecture components.
This position works with technology operations personnel to standardize and optimize operational services. Partners with various IT solutions delivery teams to deliver SAP infrastructure solutions to support business unit objectives. Participates in the development of standards and practices related to the SAP NetWeaver or ECC infrastructure as well as provide long-term strategic architecture design by setting appropriate direction and vision for the SAP infrastructure and its integration in the enterprise architecture.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Demonstrated skills and knowledge in full life cycle SAP projects/implementations including:
- SAP systems configuration
- SAP systems redundancy design and implementation
- SAP integration strategy
- SAP systems performance and scalability design and testing
- SAP environment design and management
- Creation and implementation of SAP upgrade/migration strategies
- Utilization of SAP in a customer environment
- Leading the successful design and delivery of enterprise-wide SAP projects.
- Experience in technical architecture including:
- Component based implementation
- Architecting and integrating systems in multi-user, multi-platform, multi-tasking operating system environments (eg Unix, Linux, Windows)
- Extensive experience with package system implementation and interoperability.
- Understands how enterprise IT organizations design and implement both custom and package technology solutions.
- Strong solution design and facilitation skills. Able to facilitate the solution design process working collaboratively with cross functional teams.
- Proven track record of participating in multi-level technology adoption including the successful development and implementation of technology roadmaps for large, enterprise-wide technology transformation initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience in creating, articulating and promoting technology strategies
- SAP modules and skills: Leads the enterprise architecture, design, strategy, and engineering of the SAP
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years relevant experience with 6- 8 years in SAP technical architecture and package implementation on ECC and/or NetWeaver platform s with emphasis in enterprise infrastructure strategy and integrating systems in multi-user, multi-platform, multitasking operating systems environments.
- Implementation of various SAP components such as BW, CRM, BOBJ, SCM, SEM, MSS, ESS, NWDI architecture, Solution Manager, etc. Typically includes foundation experience with: SAP Basis; SAPNetWeaver
- EP (Enterprise Portals); SAP-NetWeaver XI (Exchange Infrastructure); SAP-NetWeaver
- WAS (Web Application Server); SAP - NetWeaver CAF (Composite Application Framework); SAPABAP.
- Strong proficiency in the Solution Manager and its use within the SDLC for both new implementations and ongoing maintenance.
- SAP installations, upgrades, SAP integration, change management, workflow, workload management, diagnostics and well versed with Unix, Linux and Windows environments.
- Solid experience in planning/architecture development and support, with experience integrating systems in multi-user, multi-platform, multitasking operating systems environments highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of and experience with SDLC (design, build, test, deploy) and architectural methodologies and frameworks and their practical application. Experience in business system application design, development and installation, successfully leading development teams through several full life cycles of
- SAP software development.
- Must have demonstrates expertise, understanding, or knowledge in some of following:
- System analysis and design techniques (object-oriented, logical data modelling, etc.).
- Technical architecture, current information systems supporting the enterprise
- Providing architectural risk assessments and architecture reviews of software systems.
- Functional analysis at the enterprise level
- Advanced application architecture concepts work with database architecture concepts and techniques.
- Information systems planning concepts and methods
- Communication, documentation and presentation skills.
- Good organizational and procedural skills
- Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
- Conceptual knowledge of information technologies and methodologies in Mainframe, mid-range and PC environments.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with an ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and build successful relationships across the organization. Must be able to articulate the impact of architecture changes in business terms. The ability to manage Executive Partner relationships and to present and report to senior executives on status, progress & overall business planning. Possess a strong sense of customer service and consistently and effectively addresses customer needs
- People/facilitation skills - excellent at expectations management, obtaining buy-in/consensus, negotiating solutions, resolving conflict
- Able to lead from the technical standpoint and handle escalations.
- Proactive personality with a proven track record of delivering on responsibilities and tasks.
- Strong analytical problem solving; planning and organization; collaboration skills; process facilitation; influence management.
- Has the ability to manage large projects and mentor junior team members
- Proven ability to work in a fast paced, self-directed environment
- Experience dealing with confidential data and situations.
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
- Highly desirable certifications for this position may include the following:
- Open Group Certified Architect
- Open Group Master Architect
- Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA)
- Certified SAP Netweaver consultant
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