Solution Architect

This is a leadership role within TCS Enterprise Solutions Unit (ESU) involving proactive value creation, digital transformation advisory, and enterprise architecture leadership. We are seeking an experienced SAP BTP Architect to lead the design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise-grade SAP transformation programs leveraging SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). The architect will be responsible for defining strategic roadmaps, enabling Clean Core adoption, modernizing SAP landscapes, and delivering scalable cloud-native solutions across SAP and non-SAP ecosystems., BTP Strategy & Enterprise Architecture

• Define enterprise-wide SAP BTP architecture, roadmap, governance, and adoption strategy.
• Develop end-to-end architecture and technical strategy for SAP BTP transformation programs.
• Design extension architectures aligned with SAP Clean Core principles for S/4HANA.
• Establish architecture standards, reusable frameworks, and best practices for enterprise-wide adoption.
• Drive SAP modernization and innovation initiatives leveraging cloud-native architectures.

Application Development & Extensions

• Architect side-by-side extensions using:

o SAP CAP (Cloud Application Programming Model)

o Node.js

o Java

o SAP Fiori/UI5

o SAP Build Applications

• Design scalable and reusable extension frameworks on SAP BTP.
• Lead development teams in building secure, cloud-native applications and services.

Integration Architecture

• Lead enterprise integration strategy using SAP Integration Suite.
• Architect API-led, event-driven, and hybrid integration solutions.
• Define integration patterns utilizing:

o SAP Cloud Integration (CPI)

o SAP API Management

o SAP Event Mesh

o SAP Open Connectors

Architect integrations between SAP and non-SAP platforms including Salesforce, ServiceNow, Azure, Maximo, and third-party SaaS solutions

Data, Analytics & AI

• Guide enterprise data architecture using SAP Datasphere and SAP HANA Cloud.
• Design analytics and reporting solutions leveraging SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Define data governance and semantic modeling strategies.
• Drive adoption of SAP AI services and AI-powered business processes.
• Enable intelligent business applications leveraging generative AI and machine learning capabilities within SAP BTP

Security, Governance & DevOps

• Establish governance, security, compliance, and operational standards for SAP BTP environments.
• Define CI/CD, DevOps, monitoring, and deployment strategies.
• Ensure enterprise security compliance and data governance requirements are met.
• Drive scalability, resiliency, and performance optimization initiatives.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Mentor architects, developers, and technical leads across global delivery teams.
• Conduct architecture reviews and enforce architectural governance.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, SAP functional teams, and hyperscaler partners.
• Lead executive workshops, solution reviews, and transformation roadmap discussions.
• Support proposal development, solution estimation, pre-sales activities, and strategic client engagements.

Required Skills: Digital : SAP BRIM : CRM, CC, Mediation & Simulation

Experience: 14 - 25 Years, The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise across SAP BTP Integration Suite, Extension Suite, SAP Datasphere, SAP HANA Cloud, SAP Build, AI-enabled SAP solutions, cloud-native development, and enterprise integration patterns. The role requires strong consulting, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities to drive large-scale transformation initiatives, * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

• 14+ years of experience in SAP architecture and enterprise solution design.
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
• Experience with SAP HANA Cloud, SAP Datasphere, CAP, and extension frameworks.
• Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture and Clean Core strategy.
• Strong expertise in SAP Integration Suite, API Management, and Event Mesh.
• Experience with SAP Cloud Integration (CPI), Open Connectors, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience integrating SAP with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, Workday, Azure, and other SaaS applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP BTP Solution Architect Certification.
• SAP Integration Suite Certification.
• SAP Extension Suite Certification.
• TOGAF or Enterprise Architecture Certification.
• Azure/AWS/GCP Cloud Architect Certifications.
• Experience with SAP AI Core, Joule, SAP Build Process Automation, and AI-enabled SAP solutions.(Suggested enhancement based on current SAP market demand; not present in the source templates.)

Required Soft Skills

• Exceptional stakeholder communication and executive presentation skills
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building capabilities
• Consulting mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Experience working in global delivery and client-facing environments., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analytics Cloud, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Design, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Best Practices, Business Processes, Business Solutions, Cloud Applications, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, DevOps, Ecosystems, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Protection, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), IBM Maximo Asset Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Machine Learning, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Pre-Sales, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Proposal Development, Regulatory Compliance, SAP, SAP Administration, Sales Strategy, Salesforce.com, Security Compliance, ServiceNow, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software as a Service (SaaS), TOGAF - The Open Group Architecture Framework, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy