SAP Data Architect

Company Description

About Sutherland: 

Artificial Intelligence. Automation. Cloud engineering. Advanced analytics. For business leaders, these are key factors of success. For us, they’re our core expertise.

We work with iconic brands worldwide. We bring them a unique value proposition through market-leading technology and business process excellence.

We’ve created over 200 unique inventions under several patents across AI and other critical technologies. Leveraging our advanced products and platforms, we drive digital transformation, optimize critical business operations, reinvent experiences, and pioneer new solutions, all provided through a seamless “as a service” model.

For each company, we provide new keys for their businesses, the people they work with, and the customers they serve. We tailor proven and rapid formulas, to fit their unique DNA. We bring together human expertise and artificial intelligence to develop digital chemistry. This unlocks new possibilities, transformative outcomes and enduring relationships.

Sutherland

Unlocking digital performance. Delivering measurable results

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP Data Architect with a strong background in enterprise data management, SAP S/4HANA architecture, and data integration. This role demands deep expertise in designing and governing data structures, ensuring data consistency, and leading data transformation initiatives across large-scale SAP implementations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the data architecture design across multiple SAP modules and legacy systems.
• Define data governance strategies, master data management (MDM), and metadata standards.
• Architect data migration strategies for SAP S/4HANA projects, including ETL, data validation, and reconciliation.
• Develop data models (conceptual, logical, and physical) aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with functional and technical teams to ensure integration across SAP and non-SAP platforms.
• Establish data quality frameworks and monitoring practices.
• Conduct impact assessments and ensure scalability of data architecture.
• Support reporting and analytics requirements through structured data delivery frameworks (e.g., SAP BW, SAP HANA).

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise data architecture, with 8+ years in SAP landscapes.
• Proven experience in SAP S/4HANA data models, SAP Datasphere, SAP HANA Cloud & SAC and integrating this with AWS Data Lake (S3)
• Strong knowledge of data migration tools (SAP Data Services, LTMC / LSMW, BODS, etc.).
• Expertise in data governance, master data strategy, and data lifecycle management.
• Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to work across business and IT stakeholders.

Preferred Certifications

• SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP S/4HANA / Datasphere
• TOGAF or other Enterprise Architecture certifications
• ITIL Foundation (for process alignment)

Technical Skills

• SAP S/4HANA Data Architecture
• Datasphere, HANA Cloud,  SAC, BODS
• Data Services, LTMC /LSMW, SLT, CPI-DS
• SQL, HANA Native Modeling
• Integration with non-SAP systems
• Cloud Data Architecture (Azure/AWS/GCP)
• ETL/ELT and Data Quality tools
• Data Modeling & Metadata Management

 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Experience Level

Senior Level