SAP Basis Architect (ERP Platform)

SAP Basis Architect (ERP Platform) About the RoleAs an SAP Basis Architect, you will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, reliability, and scalability of an enterprise SAP ERP platform. You will be responsible for defining and governing platform architecture, standards, and quality, while enabling the successful delivery of platform initiatives such as upgrades, migrations, and continuous improvements. Partnering closely with DevOps teams, infrastructure providers, and application stakeholders, you will provide deep technical leadership across the SAP landscape. Your focus will be to ensure the platform remains secure, resilient, and aligned with evolving business needs. Key Responsibilities• Ensure operational stability, performance, and availability across SAP ERP production and non-production environments • Define, maintain, and enforce SAP Basis architecture standards, technical patterns, and governance frameworks • Drive platform reliability through system hardening, capacity planning, patching, and lifecycle management • Lead and oversee the technical delivery of ERP platform initiatives, including:SAP S/4HANA upgradesOS/DB upgrades and migrationsCloud and hosting transitionsHigh availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) enhancements • Provide architecture and design assurance for projects impacting the SAP platform • Collaborate with hosting and outsourcing partners to ensure service quality and adherence to standards • Embed security, compliance, and audit requirements into platform design and operations • Act as an escalation point for complex SAP Basis incidents and systemic issues • Work cross-functionally with application, integration, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure end-to-end platform alignment About YouYou are an experienced SAP Basis professional with strong architectural expertise and a proven track record in managing large-scale ERP platforms. Key Skills & Experience: • 15+ years of SAP Basis experience in complex, enterprise-scale environments (global or multi-instance landscapes) • Deep expertise in:SAP S/4HANA architectureSystem installations, upgrades, and migrationsOS/DB administration (e.g., SAP HANA)Performance tuning and capacity planningHigh availability and disaster recovery designSAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) • Strong experience in defining and enforcing technical standards and governance • Proven ability to support both large transformation programs and BAU operations simultaneously • Experience working in DevOps and modern delivery environments, balancing speed with stability and control • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across technical teams and vendors • Strong problem-solving skills with a structured, calm approach in high-pressure situations • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Desirable Qualifications• SAP certification(s) • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM discipline • Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies