Senior SAP AI Architect: Visionary End-to-End AI for SAP, Pretoria

Responsibilities

As the SAP Architectural Authority for AI‑driven solutions, you will own the end‑to‑end design and delivery of AI solutions across the SAP landscape. Your responsibilities include: Engage closely with customers and SAP stakeholders to understand goals, challenges, and opportunities, translating them into a clear SAP AI architecturevision.Design and deliver scalable, reliable end‑to‑end SAP AI solutions based on SAP AI Foundation and SAP Build Suite. (Co‑)lead architecture reviews and blueprint sessions, acting as a trusted advisor who communicates complex topics in a business‑friendly way. Define measurable success criteria and ensure performance, quality, and adoption across the SAP ecosystem.Identify and prioritize high‑value SAP‑native AI use cases (e.g., S/4HANA, BDC, Analytics Cloud, BTP). Ensure responsible AI practices (transparency, fairness, explainability, data privacy) in all solutions. Advise on latest SAP AI innovations on the SAP Business AI Platform and support future‑proof architectures, including migration from legacy approaches.Apply and refine the SAP AI architecture framework, utilizing standards, patterns, and best practices to ensure consistent, high‑quality delivery. Contribute to the SAP AI strategy and roadmap for our unit, identifying capability gaps and proposing solutions. Support pre‑sales and solutioning activities, collaborating with sales and delivery teams to develop compelling proposals and PoCs on SAP BTP and AI Core.Mentor junior and coach AI architects, fostering capability growth through knowledge sharing and structured development. Contribute to SAP thought leadership and champion innovation by introducing emerging SAP AI technologies. Qualifications

Education&Track Record

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, AI, Software Engineering, or a related field. 6–8 years of SAP experience, including 3+ years in an architect role. Evidence of thought leadership in the SAP ecosystem (e.g., community contributions, publications, conference speaking).Professional fluency in German (B2+) and English (C1+).

Technical Expertise

Strong expertise in SAP architecture, Fiori UI, and CAP Framework for building enterprise‑grade full‑stack applications on SAP BTP. Good understanding of SAP architecture principles, including Clean Core, RISE with SAP, GROW with SAP, and cloud transformation frameworks. Hands‑on experience with SAP BTP services and tools (SAP Build, Process Automation, Build Apps, Integration Suite).Proven ability to design integration architectures across SAP and non‑SAP systems using Integration Suite, API Management, Event Mesh, and Data Intelligence. Familiarity with SAP data models and enterprise data architecture (e.g., S/4HANA, Datasphere). Expertise in enterprise integration patterns and protocols (APIs, OData, SOAP).Expertise in SAP AI architecture, including agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI) combined with SAP Data Intelligence and Datasphere. Proficiency in designing Generative AI solutions on SAP BTP using Generative AI Hub, including RAG patterns, prompt engineering, and LLM orchestration.Good understanding of SAP AI Foundation on BTP (AI Core, multi‑model serving, HANA Cloud vector engine, Document Information Extraction). Hands‑on expertise with SAP HANA Cloud AI/ML capabilities (predictive analytics, vector search, SAP Analytics Cloud integration). Understanding of AI/ML lifecycle management and data orchestration using SAP Data Intelligence Cloud.

Soft Skills&Leadership

Strong communication and storytelling skills, ability to convey complex SAP AI concepts clearly to both executives and technical teams. Ability to build trust and credibility with C‑level stakeholders, customers, and partners. Strategic mindset with strong business acumen, linking SAP technology decisions to business outcomes and ROI.Collaborative approach, building consensus across diverse, cross‑functional SAP teams. Resilient and adaptable in fast‑paced, evolving SAP project environments. Strong analytical and structured problem‑solving skills, translating complex challenges into actionable solutions and roadmaps. Proficiency in project and program management (Agile, SAFe, SAP Activate; tools like Jira, Confluence, SAP ALM).Stakeholder management skills, including managing expectations and resistance. Passion for mentoring and developing junior talent, fostering the next generation of SAP AI architects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, etc.), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.Successful candidates may be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

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