SAP Technical Architect Job Washougal area,Washington USA,IT/Tech

The SAP Technical Architect - Senior is a subject matter expert in one or several SAP technologies and can have technical management responsibilities.

The SAP Technical Architects research and design technology solutions that may span the full spectrum of hardware and software, as it relates to SAP products. They may create prototypes and lead initial development or enhancement efforts and provide recommendations regarding technology. This individual concentrates on SAP solutions to significantly impact the operational effectiveness of the organization or cutting-edge technologies that will drive new business.

Provide assistance with escalated support issues, mentor others within technology-related areas, and provide subject matter expertise on project teams.

The SAP Technical Architect Senior can assume leadership responsibilities of specific efforts or technical tasks, and guide peers and more junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical and operational management of systems and resources
Based on business needs, investigate, select, install and prototype or pilot SAP solutions.
Works on complex tasks, projects or supports issues that involve a high degree of risk, impacts business unit performance and makes use of the individual s knowledge within areas of specialty.
Researches and analyzes advanced technology trends in area(s) of expertise.
Assesses emerging technologies. Evaluates and may recommend new products or tools for the organization.
Assists in cost-benefit and risk analysis.
Makes recommendations and influences long-term technology strategy and planning for multiple business units.
Works with service providers to ensure their technical solutions are consistent with the enterprise s business strategy and architecture.
Serves as escalation point for issues. Provides project managers with technical consultation and advice, enabling quick response to inquiries related to the program.
Provides technical analyses to help define, assess, and monitor the technical aspects of the program or service.
Designs innovative solutions using current and new technologies. Recommends short- term alternatives when appropriate.
Troubleshoots existing information systems to identify errors or deficiencies. Brainstorms possible solutions and evaluates alternatives against decision criteria.
Assists in the resolution of support issues escalated by operations or development personnel. Works with vendors during the problem resolution process as needed.
Provides technical expertise across business functions. Identifies opportunities to improve business processes via new technologies.
Translation of business and product requirements into technical designs, models and software architecture.
Development management
Document technical requirements and constraints as basis for architectural decisions.
RICEF Technical Design and Data Modeling
Support and advise implementation projects by ensuring technical and architectural feasibility, readiness, and compliance.
Review design documents to ensure compliance with technical standards and best practices.
Proposal and implementation plans of improvements and innovations, development processes, and methodologies.
Application design with detailed process flows
Level III support for incidents, including Root Cause Analysis

Requirements:

BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Minimum seven years of experience in Information Technology, including at least five in a technical architect or technical lead role with the SAP technologies specified in the requirement, from the below:

Business Suite (ERP, SRM, SCM, CRM)
Success Factors
Ariba and Ariba Network
Solution Manager
SAP Portal Technology
HANA Database
ABAP
Process Integration and Orchestration
Business…