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# Lead SAP Solution Architect

- **Company:** SAP AG
- **Location:** Sankt Leon-Rot, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Systems, SAP (Applications), Information Technology, Cloud Migration
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-lead-sap-solution-architect-core-banking-m-f-d-sap-fioneer-7395720

## About the Role

* Academic degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT, Business, Finance, Economics, Physics, Mathematics; MBA or PhD is a plus.

 * 5+ years of professional experience in consulting, banking, or software companies - ideally in solution / enterprise architecture, technology transformation, and/or core banking implementation based on SAP Banking components.

 * Proven track record in delivering complex transformation or modernization programs within commercial and/or retail banking.

 * Deep expertise in core banking domains, such as deposits, lending, account management, product engines, and regulatory processes.

 * Strong understanding of modern banking technology stacks, integration architectures, and cloud transformation.

 * Excellent communication skills in English, German is a plus.

## Description

* Engage with prospects, customers, and sales teams to comprehensively understand and anticipate business requirements and transformation challenges in core banking.
 * Utilize your deep industry and technology knowledge to clearly articulate customer needs and solution approaches.
 * Translate complex banking processes into robust, scalable solution designs and architectures based on SAP Fioneer products
 * Lead the design of suitable target architectures and scalable solutions for complex business problems
 * Conduct fit-gap analyses, identify innovation potential, and ensure solution designs align with customers' strategic and business objectives, also considering regulatory guardrails.
 * Advise customers on the best possible use of SAP Fioneer solutions to achieve business outcomes, e.g., modernization, cost efficiency, and long-term competitiveness.
 * Drive opportunities, transformation projects, and innovation initiatives - acting as a trusted advisor and architectural lead for core banking architecture and solutions.
 * Collaborate with product and engineering teams to shape product roadmaps and ensure alignment with market needs.
 * Provide coaching to team members and foster a culture of knowledge sharing


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