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# SAP Systems Architect

- **Company:** SThree Plc
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £169,000.0 - £221,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** ASP.NET, Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Business Process Model and Notation, Continuous Integration, Data Governance, Linux, Python (Programming Language), SAP ERP, Power BI, SAP (Applications), SAP Implementation, SAP Project System, SAP Solution Manager, UML, Enterprise Data Management, Load Balancing, ReactJS, RISE with SAP, Spring-boot, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, SAP S/4HANA, Enterprise Integration, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b23227733b35e0b6

## About the Role

* 5+ years' experience in SAP architecture, systems design or enterprise integration roles
 * Deep knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC and SAP RISE, with hands-on exposure to at least two SAP implementation methodologies
 * Proven experience designing integration solutions using APIs, microservices and message-oriented architectures
 * Working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP) and modern deployment practices (CI/CD, containerisation, Terraform)
 * Strong understanding of enterprise data management, data pipelines and data quality frameworks
 * Experience with infrastructure concepts (Linux, Windows, DMZ, F5 load balancing) and security best practices
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience

Nice-to-have

 * SAP S/4HANA implementation or migration programme leadership
 * Experience with BPMN or UML for process and system modelling
 * Exposure to CSDR, QMS or other regulatory compliance frameworks
 * Familiarity with additional programming languages or frameworks (Java, Spring Boot, .NET, ASP.NET, React, Python, Bash)

## Description

* Designing SAP solution architectures that align with business strategy and technical governance standards
 * Defining integration strategies across SAP landscapes (S/4HANA, ECC, RISE), APIs and microservices
 * Guiding the technical approach to system implementations, data migrations and modernisation programmes
 * Collaborating with infrastructure teams on Azure, AWS or on-premise deployments, CI/CD pipelines and containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker)
 * Supporting data pipeline design, data quality frameworks and analytics integration (Power BI)
 * Coordinating with governance, security and compliance stakeholders on SAP-specific risk and standards
 * Mentoring technical teams on architectural best practices and emerging SAP technologies, Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
 * Involvement in high-impact enterprise transformation programmes with scope to shape technical strategy
 * Exposure to cutting-edge SAP technologies and modern cloud-native architectural patterns
 * Opportunity to work across diverse technical stacks and complex integration challenges
 * Potential for contract extension, depending on programme needs and performance
 * Engagement with stakeholders across multiple business functions and geographies
 * Continuous professional development through exposure to evolving SAP ecosystem and enterprise technologies


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