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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Director - SAP SuccessFactors Solution Architect - **Company:** Deloitte - **Location:** Edinburgh, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Integration Architecture, Software Documentation, Middleware, SAP ERP, SuccessFactors, SAP Human Resource Management Software, SAP S/4HANA - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://apply.deloitte.co.uk/UKCareers/Login?jobId=24829 ## About the Role * Deep hands-on SuccessFactors configuration expertise across Employee Central and at least one further module, gained across multiple full-cycle implementations. * Proven solution architecture experience, including ownership of design standards and formal design governance. * Proven leadership experience with focus on risk and scope management. * UK public sector delivery experience and practical understanding of local authority HR structures and statutory obligations. * Strong integration knowledge, including SuccessFactors to SAP ERP or SAP S/4HANA employee and cost-centre integration. * The judgement and authority to protect a standard design under client pressure and explain the rationale clearly. Desirable * SAP SuccessFactors certification in Employee Central and one or more additional modules. * Experience defining a reusable or productised solution baseline for a sector. * Working knowledge of SAP Integration Suite or equivalent middleware. * Experience designing HR and payroll data migration from legacy local authority systems. * Some assignments require BPSS clearance and may require Security Check clearance, subject to role and client requirements. ## Description Our commercial model depends on solving common design problems once and applying the answer many times. You will define the standard architecture across Employee Central, Employee Central Payroll, Recruiting and Onboarding, govern deviations and ensure that each engagement improves rather than fragments the baseline. * Own and maintain the standard SuccessFactors solution architecture for UK local government across Employee Central, Employee Central Payroll, Recruiting and Onboarding. * Define the local authority job architecture, organisational structure and position management model assumed by the baseline. * Lead Fit-to-Standard workshops as senior design authority, distinguishing statutory requirements from preference-driven change. * Govern design changes, approve or challenge deviations and incorporate reusable enhancements into the baseline. * Own integration architecture between SuccessFactors, SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud finance and relevant third-party systems. * Set configuration and documentation standards and quality-assure output from module leads and consultants. * Support pursuits with solution shaping, estimation and technical assurance. * Act as design escalation point through build, test, deployment and hypercare. * Identify risks and manage scope on engagements. * Maintain awareness of emerging trends in SuccessFactors solution development. * Maintain relationship with SuccessFactors product leads and sales teams. * Lead people, provide guidance and support to team members. ## 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) - [Developer’s Perspective: Overview of the Tezos Blockchain Ecosystem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/237-developer-s-perspective-overview-of-the-tezos-blockchain-ecosystem) - [What If We Designed Employee Experience Like a Customer Journey?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1824-what-if-we-designed-employee-experience-like-a-customer-journey) - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Exploring BOS: The Blockchain Operating System by NEAR Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/781-exploring-bos-the-blockchain-operating-system-by-near-protocol) - [Full-stack role-based authorization in 45 minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/312-full-stack-role-based-authorization-in-45-minutes) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Top HR Tech Conferences in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/303-top-hr-tech-conferences-in-2024) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023)