EY SAP Application Architect Lead - Technology Consulting Cairo 

Egypt, Cairo, Cairo 

193713462

Whole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by digital technology. As a technology consulting professional, you’ll help businesses realize the value they can gain from their IT investments — supporting strategy and being a key growth driver. As part of a high-performing team, you’ll deliver exceptional client service — providing advice on how technology enablement, digital transformation and enterprise intelligence contribute to performance improvement, as well as how technology can act as multiplying effect during major program transformations.

As organizations look to leverage the advantage technology offers, we’ll work with you to develop the consultancy and analytical skills that you’ll need in today’s environment. Working on projects that cross borders and sectors, the experiences you gain here will be more valuable than anywhere else. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Solution Architecture & Design:

• Define end-to-end SAP solution architecture for SAP S/4HANA, ECC, and cloud-based deployments.
• Ensure solutions align with business objectives, industry standards, and digital transformation strategies.
• Design scalable, modular, and future-proof architectures supporting multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
• Evaluate SAP best practices, extensibility options, and SAP BTP to drive innovation.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements.

SAP Integration & Landscape Optimization:

• Design and optimize SAP integrations with third-party applications using SAP PI/PO, CPI, and API-based architectures.
• Define data flows, master data governance (MDG), and integration strategies across SAP and non-SAP systems.
• Oversee SAP landscape modernization, cloud migration strategies, and system consolidations.

Technical Leadership & Governance:

• Act as a trusted advisor to Functional, Architect, and business stakeholders on SAP architecture and strategy.
• Provide technical leadership in SAP system design, security, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with SAP Basis, development, and business teams to ensure a cohesive architecture.
• Lead architecture governance, review boards, and technical roadmaps to ensure SAP alignment with enterprise IT.

SAP Implementation & Deployment:

• Drive SAP S/4HANA transformations, greenfield, brownfield, and hybrid implementation projects.
• Develop cutover strategies, deployment roadmaps, and phased rollouts for SAP programs.
• Guide SAP configuration, customization, and enhancements to meet business needs.
• Ensure adherence to SAP Activate methodology, Agile, and DevOps best practices.

Security, Compliance & Performance Optimization:

• Ensure SAP solutions comply with IT security frameworks.
• Optimize SAP performance, high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and cloud scalability.
• Define SAP security architecture, identity management, and access governance strategies.

Technical Skills:

• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA, ECC, SAP BTP, SAP Fiori, and SAP Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of SAP modules (MM, FI/CO, WM, EWM, SuccessFactors, etc.).
• Proficiency in SAP integration technologies (SAP PI/PO, CPI, IDocs, BAPIs, Web Services, OData, APIs).
• Experience with cloud platforms (SAP, Azure, AWS, GCP) and SAP RISE/SaaS offerings.
• Knowledge of SAP security, IAM, and GRC frameworks.
• Experience with SAP Basis, HANA database administration, and SAP performance tuning.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and SAP automation.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work across business and technical teams to align strategy with execution.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring SAP teams.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• SAP Solution Architect certification (SAP S/4HANA, TOGAF, or equivalent) is preferred.
• 10+ years of SAP experience, with at least 3+ years in an SAP Solution Architect role.
• Experience in large-scale SAP implementations, migrations, and integrations.

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning:You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you:We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership:We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture:You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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