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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sap Basis Technical Architect - $55 - $65 An Hour - **Company:** Companypeterson Technology Partners (ptp) - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Salary:** €114,400.0 - €135,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Portfolio Management, IT Management, SAP ERP, Systems Development Life Cycle, SAP (Applications), SAP Materials Management, SAP Project System, Software Engineering, Safety Critical Systems, Information Technology - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.recruit.net/job/sap-basis-technical-architect-jobs/D0511D9598DBDBAC ## About the Role reengineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of the systems development life cycle.(SDLC) Business process understanding Ability to think strategically Relationship building with all levels of stakeholders Effective problem-solving skills Effective team builder Written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate technical issues with both technical and non-technical people Detail oriented, able to think 'big picture' and understand the levers that impact a business. Ability to handle a high degree of ambiguity and a fast-paced environment where priorities frequently change Accountable for delivering projects on time Good organizational and interpersonal skills. Education and CertificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline. Fluent English. German language would be an advantage Experienced in large SAP installations on premise and in cloud The competencies which will apply to the IT ## Description This role requires candidates to be located in the EMEA region. No sponsorship is available Job Description:The SAP Basis Architect is a hands-on role with global responsibilities for the availability, performance and maintenance of mission critical applications. This individual will be responsible for collaborating with Infrastructure, Security and Applications teams to proactively ensure applications are sized appropriately, secure and in a supported state according to regular maintenance cycles. Role requires 15% travel. Job Dimensions & Scope Lead and develop existing team of 14 SAP technical delivery specialists supporting plants/regions and several applications Management and Delivery of Customer Service Level Agreements. Travel: 15% or as required, predominantly within EMEA Internal & External contacts Internal:Reports to Senior Senor Delivery Manager Business Group IT leadership IT Business Operations on all levels Business group functions such as Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Commercial Excellence, Human Resources Site general managers Business unit General Manager and executives Other functional group executives (e.G., HR, Commercial) Corporate Group IT leadership Business Relationship Managers Program manager, Local project managers and site managers Group Information Services teams Internal Audit External:Consultants / Suppliers / Partners Customers (Technical communication) Trade associations Technology leaders in other companies External auditors Software vendors Principal AccountabilitiesEnsure the application portfolio operates matching the business operational schedules Meet agreed SLA's for all application areas Support the implementation of the any SAP related projects Resource Capacity planning including communication of constraints, alternative resource options, priorities and expected delivery dates of developments to business and Demand Managers / Business Relationship Managers Manage any conflicts and escalations within area of responsibility Oversee third party service providers, when required. Participate in developing standard SAP practices across the business. Ensure a high level of simplification and convergence across the different SAP systems Build stakeholder networks to ensure that the delivery team organisation is recognized as strategic business partner. Software release management including developments and patches Participate in strategic applications long and short-term strategy development Lead, mentor, and manage staff to optimize performance through clear and effective communication to create a positive team environment. Assess technical skills, identify training needs and opportunities, and ensure that required materials and tools are available for direct reports to perform their job responsibilities. Responsible for ensuring the delivery of projects and change within the relevant application area modules. Actively communicating project status/ issues and ensure that business needs are understood and met. Collaborate with the IT demand managers. Create estimates for future projects and define capacity needs Enforce policies and procedures to continuously improve the delivery of the SAP and connected solutions and to be compliant with agreed policies such as SOX Managing and drive the SAP systems release process. Management of metrics related to projects, application development and incident resolution Major Challenges & ComplexitiesComplex business environment, i.E. with regular changes to the scope (Mergers & Acquisitions), different stakeholder goals, global and local approaches Global / Regional Distributed team with very different skill sets and customer culture / approach Multi-tasking and setting priorities, i.E. ensuring the priorities are aligned and respected across the Global/Regional/BU/plants Qualifications/Requirements7+ years' experience in IT or equivalent with supervisory, project management, consulting, and business process ## Related Videos - [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) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [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) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) ## Related Articles - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [IT Salaries in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/287-it-salaries-in-germany) - [IT Salaries in Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/286-it-salaries-in-austria) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Spanish Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/353-spanish-business-culture-and-etiquette)