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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP Platform Lead - **Company:** Hapag-Lloyd AG - **Location:** Hamburg, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Databases, Decision Support Systems, SAP ERP, SAP (Applications), SAP Business Suiteing, SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse, SAP HANA, SAP Project System, SAP Security, Systems Architecture, Cloud Platform System, RISE with SAP, SAP Business Technology Platform, Performance Monitor, SAP S/4HANA, Cloud Migration - **Published:** July 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5664126101 ## About the Role * Several years of experience in the SAP Basis environment - ideally within complex, international system landscapes * Good knowledge of SAP BW (architecture, operations, data process design) * Experience as a team lead or in a senior role with leadership responsibility * Solid expertise in the following areas: + System architectures (ERP, BW, PI/PO, S/4HANA, BTP) + SAP Datasphere and SAP BDC + SAP Security & Authorizations + Transport management, monitoring, and performance analysis + Database technologies (HANA) * Strong experience in working with and managing external service providers * Experience with SAP RISE contract and operations is an advantage * Passionate about running high performance systems * Strong communication skills combined with a hands-on mentality * Excellent English and good German language skills ## Description As part of Hapag-Lloyd's SAP Team, you will be responsible for the entire SAP system landscape as well as all connected platforms across the enterprise. You ensure stable, secure and high-performing operations while driving the evolution of our application ecosystem toward a modern, cloud-based architecture. As a key architect of our digital transformation project fast4ward a S/4HANA greenfield implementation project, you leverage technologies such as SAP BTP, SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC), and innovative integration and automation approaches to modernize, harmonize, and futureproof our environment. As a strong communicator and leader, you collaborate closely with colleagues from our Infrastructure teams, process owners, external partners and colleagues around the globe. Through your expertise and vision, you ensure that our SAP and cloud platforms evolve into a robust, future-ready ecosystem that supports data-driven decision making and accelerates innovation across the organization. Responsibilities * Provide functional and disciplinary leadership for the SAP Basis and SAP BW * Ensure stable and efficient operations of the entire SAP system landscape (ECC, S/4HANA, BW, Solution Manager, SAC, BTP, Datasphere, BDC, etc.) * Own and evolve the SAP BW architecture, including strategic development and operational governance * Manage external service providers across hosting, managed services, and project delivery * Plan and supervise system upgrades, patches, release changes, and system copies * Ensure platform performance, system security, proactive monitoring, and compliance with internal and external standards * Drive close collaboration with Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure, and Application teams * Advise and support executive management on technology strategies and platform decisions while o verseeing budget planning and capacity management within the SAP platform domain * Continuously modernize and optimize the SAP platform, including cloud adoption, automation, and technical innovation ## Related Videos - [Headless by Design: Building Enterprise Systems That Agents Can Actually Use](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100092-headless-by-design-building-enterprise-systems-that-agents-can-actually-use) - [Evolving the developer experience in the age of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100201-evolving-the-developer-experience-in-the-age-of-ai) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Beyond Hiring: Building a Sustainable Talent Acquisition Engine at Deutsche Bahn](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1856-beyond-hiring-building-a-sustainable-talent-acquisition-engine-at-deutsche-bahn) - [Inside Mercedes-Benz: How CIO Katrin Lehmann is Empowering 5,000 Developers and Driving Digital Change](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1360-inside-mercedes-benz-how-cio-katrin-lehmann-is-empowering-5-000-developers-and-driving-digital-change) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Where to Find German Tech Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/366-where-to-find-german-tech-jobs)