Join our Team as an SAP BASIC ARCHITECT !
The Role:
We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated SAP Basis Architect to join our team. In this role, you’ll support a customer-centric digital transformation aimed at enhancing the performance and reliability of our SAP landscape for associates, dealers, and end customers. You will take a practical, outcome-driven approach to SAP Enterprise Architecture, delivering signature-ready, actionable recommendations to business and IT leaders. As a Senior Basis Architect, you will lead cross-functional project teams through successful, on-time S/4HANA migrations and landscape optimizations by fostering strong communication, collaboration, proactive risk management, and end-to-end transparency.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key IT and business decision‑makers to accelerate SAP cloud adoption (RISE with SAP/Public/Private) and drive enterprise digital strategy.
- Provide technical leadership in SAP infrastructure and platforms, including HANA databases, SAP ECC, SAP Portal, CRM, PI and other common SAP landscape platforms.
- Lead the design and execution of complex SAP architectures, migrations (OS/DB), deployments, and proof‑of‑concepts within hyperscaler ecosystems running on Azure.
- Modernize SAP application portfolios through landscape rationalization, identifying optimal transformation paths such as S/4HANA conversion, Greenfield implementation, or Brownfield migration to improve agility and resilience.
- Design, implement, and operate highly available, scalable SAP infrastructure and PaaS solutions, ensuring 24/7 uptime for mission‑critical ERP applications.
- Architect and guide SAP data platform solutions, leveraging HANA Tailored Data Center Integration (TDI), data tiering (Dynamic Tiering/Extension Nodes), and integration services like SAP Data Intelligence and Event Mesh.
- Apply modern architectural approaches including SAP microservices, event‑driven architecture via BTP, containerization (SAP Kyma/Gardener), and API‑first design using SAP API Management.
- Evaluate complex technical challenges, make sound architectural decisions regarding system sizing (SAPS), and execute effectively in fast‑paced environments with multiple stakeholders.
- Deliver end‑to‑end solutions across SAP web (Portal), data modeling, security (GRC/IdM), and the underlying infrastructure layers.
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of the SAP Activate Methodology, Agile, Scrum, and Solution Manager (SolMan)/Cloud ALM for application lifecycle management.
- Communicate complex technical SAP concepts clearly and effectively through strong presentation, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology with 6 or more years of relevant Information Technology industry experience, OR a Master’s degree in one of these fields with 4 or more years of relevant experience.
- 5+ years of experience specifically in SAP Basis Administration and Architecture, including lifecycle management of S/4HANA and ECC environments.
- 5+ years of experience designing, developing, or operating SAP solutions in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Current SAP Certified Technology Associate/Professional (e.g., SAP HANA 2.0, SAP S/4HANA Conversion, or Cloud Specialist certifications).
- Experience with distributed SAP storage and HANA database platforms at scale.
- Hands-on experience working with high-volume SAP landscapes (Terabytes to Petabytes) and performance tuning for global enterprises.
- Experience with SAP integration platforms and distributed processing such as SAP PO/PI , SAP BTP Integration Suite , or Kafka for SAP data streaming.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, as they relate to SAP HANA deployment models.
Where and When You’ll Work:
- Enjoy the best of both worlds with a hybrid schedule—collaborate in person at our Columbus, IN office and work remotely (Mon-Wed onsite / Thurs-Fri remote)
What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:
Salary - $118,590 – $135,315 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.
Relocation: This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.
World Class Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Performance Bonus
- Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
- Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
- 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
- Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
- Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
- Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
- Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic
- Best in class work culture!
Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota
Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.
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