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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP Technical Architect - **Company:** Vallum - **Location:** Bradford, UK - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Databases, Disaster Recovery, IDoc, SAP ERP, Open Data Protocol, Performance Tuning, E2e Testing, SAP (Applications), SAP HANA, SAP Materials Management, SAP NetWeaver Process Integration, SAP Project System, SAP Security, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Single Sign-On, Google Cloud, Warehouse Management Systems, Performance Testing, Software Troubleshooting, SAP Business Technology Platform, Sap Fiori, Event Driven Architecture, SAP S/4HANA, Software Coding, Restful APIs - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/gb/en/mob/job/134D7B095275F89B7D ## About the Role * Strong hands-on experience designing and governing SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC technical architectures. * Provide technical leadership for ABAP, Fiori/UI5, OData, CDS Views, and SAP Basis teams. * Deep understanding of SAP system landscape design, including DEV/QAS/PRD/DR environments. * In-depth knowledge of SAP Basis, system sizing, performance tuning, high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) configurations. * Strong experience with SAP HANA database architecture, optimization, backup/restore strategies, and security. * Expertise in SAP integration technologies: + SAP BTP Integration Suite (CPI) + SAP PI/PO + APIs (REST, SOAP, OData) + IDocs, RFCs, Event-driven architectures + Ability to design end-to-end integration patterns across SAP and non-SAP systems (CRM, eCommerce, SCM, WMS, POS, Finance apps). + Ability to enforce coding standards, reusable component frameworks, and conduct technical reviews. + Working knowledge of SAP on Cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP). + Strong understanding of SAP security architecture, roles/authorization, SSO, encryption, and compliance requirements. + Proven experience leading SAP technical tracks in large implementations, migrations, or S/4HANA transformations. + Experience conducting technical impact assessments, solution reviews, and performance troubleshooting. ## Description The role: As part of a greenfield implementation/rollout/enhancement and steady state on SAP with RISE, new applications are being provisioned and configured to support new SAP standard retail functionality. The technical setup and configuration of these newly provisioned systems need to be completed in order to enable the functional build to be deployed to support SIT, UAT, Performance testing prior/post to go-live. Your responsibilities: The SAP Technical Architect is responsible for defining, designing, and governing the overall technical architecture of SAP landscapes across SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP BTP, SAP PI/PO, SAP Fiori/UI5, and integrated enterprise systems. This role ensures high-performance, scalable, secure, and future-ready SAP solutions that align with business strategy and IT roadmaps. The architect collaborates closely with business leaders, solution architects, Basis, development teams, and integration teams to deliver robust and compliant SAP technical platforms. Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: * Strong hands-on experience designing and governing SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC technical architectures. * Provide technical leadership for ABAP, Fiori/UI5, OData, CDS Views, and SAP Basis teams. * Deep understanding of SAP system landscape design, including DEV/QAS/PRD/DR environments. * In-depth knowledge of SAP Basis, system sizing, performance tuning, high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) configurations. * Strong experience with SAP HANA database architecture, optimization, backup/restore strategies, and security. * Expertise in SAP integration technologies: + SAP BTP Integration Suite (CPI) + SAP PI/PO + APIs (REST, SOAP, OData) + IDocs, RFCs, Event-driven architectures + Ability to design end-to-end integration patterns across SAP and non-SAP systems (CRM, eCommerce, SCM, WMS, POS, Finance apps). + Ability to enforce coding standards, reusable component frameworks, and conduct technical reviews. + Working knowledge of SAP on Cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP). + Strong understanding of SAP security architecture, roles/authorization, SSO, encryption, and compliance requirements. + Proven experience leading SAP technical tracks in large implementations, migrations, or S/4HANA transformations. + Experience conducting technical impact assessments, solution reviews, and performance troubleshooting. ## Related Videos - [Evolving the developer experience in the age of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100201-evolving-the-developer-experience-in-the-age-of-ai) - [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) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Developers are Building the Cities of the Future](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/536-developers-are-building-the-cities-of-the-future) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)