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SAP BTP Architect
SAP BTP Architects help employers design how SAP Business Technology Platform supports extension, integration, automation, data, analytics and AI use cases. They bring structure to clean core decisions, platform governance and long-term SAP cloud strategy.
What does a SAP BTP Architect do?
An SAP BTP Architect designs how SAP Business Technology Platform is used across applications, integrations, extensions, automation, data, analytics and AI-related services.
The role is commonly used on SAP S/4HANA, RISE with SAP and cloud transformation programmes where employers need a clean core approach, controlled extension strategy and clear platform governance across SAP and non-SAP landscapes.
When businesses hire SAP BTP Architects
- Designing SAP BTP architecture for S/4HANA, RISE with SAP or cloud transformation
- Creating a clean core extension strategy using SAP BTP services
- Connecting SAP and non-SAP applications through SAP Integration Suite and APIs
- Supporting SAP Build, automation, data, analytics or AI use cases
- Improving platform governance, security, monitoring, cost control and long-term supportability
Typical responsibilities
- Define SAP BTP architecture principles, platform standards and governance controls
- Design extension, integration, automation, data and analytics patterns across SAP BTP and S/4HANA
- Work with solution architects, integration teams, developers, security specialists, data teams and delivery partners
- Review BTP service selection, account models, connectivity, APIs, events, monitoring and operational impacts
- Support SAP Integration Suite, SAP Build, SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud and Fiori-related activity where relevant
- Challenge customisation, platform sprawl and short-term design decisions that weaken clean core or future support
- Provide BTP architecture assurance through design, build, testing, deployment and transition into BAU
Key skills to look for
- SAP BTP architecture experience
- Strong understanding of SAP BTP, S/4HANA, Integration Suite and extension strategy
- Knowledge of clean core principles, APIs, events, automation, data and cloud platform governance
- Experience with SAP Build, SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud or Fiori where relevant
- Ability to work across business, architecture, security, integration and development teams
- Clear judgement on platform risk, scalability, cost, governance and long-term supportability