SAP BTP Architect

Lonza Group Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is dedicated people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

As part of our ongoing pursuit of excellence, we will be kicking off a significant Transformation Project to introduce S/4HANA, and as such we have created several positions to support this enterprise project (Project Nexus).

Role Purpose:

The SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) Architect is responsible for designing and implementing solutions on the SAP BTP to extend and enhance the capabilities of the S/4HANA ERP system. This role involves bringing to bear SAP BTP's various services, such as integration, data management, analytics, and app development, to support the organization's digital transformation goals. The SAP BTP Architect will work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and other architects to ensure that the platform is used effectively to meet business requirements and drive innovation.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a high-impact ERP transformation project with exposure to cutting-edge SAP technologies. The role is critical to ensuring that the organization leverages S/4HANA to drive business value and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define the architecture and technical standards for using SAP BTP services, such as SAP Integration Suite, SAP Extension Suite, SAP Analytics Cloud, and SAP Data Intelligence.
• Lead the development and deployment of custom applications, extensions, and services on SAP BTP to meet specific business needs.
• Develop and maintain the overall architecture blueprint for SAP BTP in alignment with the organization’s digital strategy.
• Architect data management and analytics solutions on SAP BTP, bringing to bear tools like SAP Data Intelligence, SAP HANA Cloud, and SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Define and enforce security standards for application development, data management, and integration on SAP BTP.
• Take the lead in handling all SAP BTP-related issues and inquiries within the S/4HANA transformation project.
• Provide regular status updates to project managers and senior leadership on the progress of SAP BTP-related activities.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in designing and implementing solutions on SAP BTP in large-scale SAP implementation projects.
• Strong knowledge of SAP BTP services, including SAP Integration Suite, SAP Extension Suite, SAP HANA Cloud, and SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Expertise in cloud architecture, API management, and integration technologies.
• Proficiency in SAP BTP development tools and methodologies, including SAP Fiori, SAPUI5, and cloud-native development practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical collaborators.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.