Platform / Cloud Architect (SAP)

Period from: 2026-02-10
Period to: 2026-11-27

Location: Remote

Platform / cloud architect position 

Context : be part of a team that support the client during their journey to RISE by designing platform strategy, facing system integrator to make sure everything is aligned and on track. 

Technical competences:

SAP RISE Architecture & PCE: Deep understanding of Private Cloud Edition (PCE) architecture, including the SLA/R&R (Roles and Responsibilities) matrix. They must know exactly where H&M’s responsibility ends and SAP’s begins.

Platform Strategy & Sizing: Expertise in defining BTP (Business Technology Platform) integration, Side-by-Side extensibility, and sizing for Large Enterprise landscapes (HANA scale-out, memory management).

OSV & Add-on Governance: Proven ability to manage Optional Software Vendors (OSVs). In RISE, add-ons can break the "Clean Core" or complicate upgrades; this person must know how to vet them technically.

Hyperscaler Fluency: Since RISE sits on hyperscaler infrastructure (Azure/AWS/GCP), they need to understand cloud networking (VPC peering, Private Link), security, and storage tiers.

Documentation:

"SAP-Style" Methodology: Proficiency in creating Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and High-Level Designs (HLD) that align with SAP’s "Enterprise Architecture Framework."
Visual Communication (VERY IMPORTANT): Ability to translate complex cloud topology into structured, scannable diagrams for stakeholders.
Process Mapping: Experience documenting the technical cutover and upgrade paths where needed within a RISE context.

Mindset : Autonomous Drive: The "ground up" nature of our request requires someone who creates their own workstreams rather than waiting for a ticket. 

Experience: Minimum 10+ years in SAP Architecture with at least 1 full-cycle RISE Migration - Mandatory

Technical S/4HANA Cloud (PCE) + BTP (Business Technology Platform).

Interpersonal "Strong Opinion, Weakly Held" , able to argue a technical stance but adapt to the client's needs.