SAP BW/4HANA Solution Architect and Lead Consultant

Custom Software Engineering Lead

Project Role : Custom Software Engineering Lead
Project Role Description : Own the technical direction and architecture of custom software solutions, leading teams through design and delivery. Set development standards and ensure code quality, scalability, and performance aligned to business objectives.
Must have skills : SAP BW/4HANA Data Modeling & Development
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP BW/4HANA Consultant with 15+ years of experience in SAP BI/BW, BW on HANA, BW/4HANA, and SAP S/4HANA Analytics. The candidate should have extensive experience in designing enterprise data warehouse solutions, leading large-scale implementation and migration projects, integrating SAP and non-SAP systems, and managing end-to-end delivery. Strong expertise in BW/4HANA modeling, extraction frameworks, performance optimization, and stakeholder management is required.

Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Design:
- Lead SAP BW/4HANA solution design and architecture discussions.
- Define enterprise data warehousing strategy and roadmap.
- Design scalable data models using ADSOs, Composite Providers, Open ODS Views, and InfoObjects.
- Drive best practices around data governance, security, and performance.

SAP BW/4HANA Development:
- Develop and support BW/4HANA data models and ETL processes.
- Design and build extraction frameworks using ODP, CDS Views, SAP Extractors, and SLT.
- Develop complex transformations, routines, AMDPs, and ABAP enhancements.
- Create and optimize Process Chains and Data Transfer Processes (DTPs).

S/4HANA Integration:
- Integrate SAP S/4HANA modules including FI/CO, SD, MM, PP, HCM, and SuccessFactors.
- Design reporting solutions leveraging CDS Views and Embedded Analytics.
- Lead S/4HANA reporting and analytics transformation initiatives.

Migration & Transformation:
- Lead BW 7.x to BW/4HANA migration projects.
- Conduct readiness assessments and conversion planning.
- Define migration strategies including In-Place, Remote, and Shell Conversion approaches.
- Support modernization initiatives involving SAP Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).

Performance Optimization:
- Optimize HANA models, BW queries, transformations, and data loads.
- Analyze system bottlenecks and implement tuning recommendations.
- Ensure data quality, reconciliation, and reporting accuracy.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management:
- Lead onsite and offshore teams.
- Conduct client workshops and requirement-gathering sessions.
- Provide technical mentorship to junior consultants.
- Manage project estimations, delivery planning, risks, and escalations.

Mandatory Technical Skills:
- SAP BW/4HANA
- SAP BW on HANA
- SAP S/4HANA Analytics
- SAP HANA Modeling
- ADSO, Composite Provider, Open ODS View
- ODP Extraction Framework
- CDS Views
- ABAP / AMDP
- Process Chains
- DTP / Transformations
- SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
- SAP Datasphere
- BEx Queries
- Data Modeling & Data Warehousing Concepts
- Performance Tuning & Optimization
- Transport Management

Preferred Skills:
- SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
- SAP Data Intelligence
- SAP Data Services
- Native HANA Development
- SQLScript
- Agile / Scrum Methodologies
- Cloud Data Warehousing

Project Experience Required
- Minimum 4–5 end-to-end SAP BW/4HANA implementations.
- Minimum 2 SAP S/4HANA transformation projects.
- Experience in BW to BW/4HANA migration programs.
- Experience leading teams of 10+ consultants.
- Client-facing consulting and solutioning experience.

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 12 years of experience in SAP BW/4HANA Data Modeling & Development.
- This position is based at our Hyderabad office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.