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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solution Architect - SAP Sustainability Control Tower (ESG) - **Company:** IKEA B.V. - **Location:** AMSTERDAM ZUIDOOST, Netherlands - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Architecture, SAP (Applications), Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Integration Frameworks - **Published:** July 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobbird.com/nl/vacature/25525189-solution-architect-n-sap-sustainability-control-tower-esg ## About the Role * Passion for designing robust, scalable enterprise architectures that translate complex ESG and sustainability requirements into practical, compliant, and reliable solutions. * Strong experience in SAP Sustainability Control Tower (SCT) and SAP Disclosure Management (DM), with a solid understanding of how these integrate within the broader SAP ecosystem. * Proven ability to take end-to-end ownership of architecture decisions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and measurable outcomes. * Hands-on experience designing and delivering enterprise solutions across SAP SCT, SAP Datasphere, and SAP DM, including data models, integrations, workflows, and reporting layers. * Experience working with statutory reporting, ESG reporting, or financial/non-financial regulatory reporting frameworks. * Comfortable operating in complex, cross-functional, and international environments, collaborating effectively with Finance, Sustainability, and Technology stakeholders. * Strong collaboration mindset, actively building relationships across teams and contributing to knowledge sharing and collective success. * Curious and self-driven, with a continuous learning mindset and the ability to adapt in a fast-moving regulatory and technology landscape. This is our wish list! If you don't recognize yourself in all these points, you might still be an excellent candidate for the role. The must-haves we see for this role is though: * Extensive SAP architecture experience, including hands-on expertise with SAP Sustainability Control Tower and SAP Disclosure Management. * Proven track record in designing and delivering enterprise-scale data and reporting solutions within ESG, sustainability, or statutory reporting domains. * A relevant degree in IT, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience, combined with strong capabilities in data architecture, integration design, and enterprise system thinking. ## Description We are looking for a Solution Architect to join us in shaping and evolving how IKEA delivers value to our customers and ensures our solutions remain scalable, compliant, and future-ready., You'll own the end-to-end architecture of our statutory and ESG reporting landscape, playing a key role in IKEA's transformation towards a more data-driven and compliant organization. Working closely with colleagues across Finance, Sustainability, and Technology, you'll ensure our reporting solutions are scalable, resilient, and ready to meet evolving regulatory requirements. In practice, you will: * Design and continuously evolve the end-to-end solution architecture across SAP Sustainability Control Tower (SCT), SAP Datasphere, and SAP Disclosure Management (DM), ensuring scalability, performance, and compliance by design. * Partner with business, Finance, and Sustainability stakeholders to translate regulatory requirements-including CSRD, ISSB, and future reporting standards-into practical, well-structured technology solutions. * Define and govern architecture principles, development standards, and best practices across SAP applications, data flows, integrations, and reporting implementations, while providing technical leadership throughout delivery. * Drive continuous improvement by evaluating new SAP capabilities and identifying opportunities to enhance automation, data quality, reporting performance, and operational efficiency. * Stay ahead of the evolving ESG and statutory reporting landscape, ensuring IKEA is well positioned to respond quickly to new regulations and business needs. * Collaborate with enterprise architects, platform teams, and delivery teams to ensure solutions align with the broader enterprise architecture and digital strategy. ## Related Videos - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Python-Based Data Streaming Pipelines Within Minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1233-python-based-data-streaming-pipelines-within-minutes) - [Independently together: how micro-applications improve developer experience + app performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/452-independently-together-how-micro-applications-improve-developer-experience-app-performance) - [IKEA Story: Transforming an Iconic Retail Brand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/444-ikea-story-transforming-an-iconic-retail-brand) - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam)