Senior SAP Basis Technical Architect

The Senior SAP Basis Technical Architect will play a key role in reducing database volumes ahead of an SAP S/4HANA migration. This remote, part-time contract position focuses on assessing enterprise SAP environments and identifying opportunities to optimize data storage and housekeeping processes. The successful candidate will analyze technical tables, logs, and existing maintenance schedules to recommend effective, SAP-standard cleanup strategies. The role requires balancing database optimization with technical stability, regulatory retention requirements, and the protection of business-critical information. Working closely with application, infrastructure, cloud, security, and data management teams, the architect will help mitigate migration risks and improve operational readiness. The position also involves providing technical guidance, mentoring engineers, and reinforcing best practices throughout the migration preparation process.

• 10+ years of experience supporting enterprise SAP environments.

• Strong expertise in SAP Basis administration, system troubleshooting, and technical support.

• Experience with SAP upgrades, releases, infrastructure changes, and production support.

• Demonstrated experience analyzing SAP databases and identifying opportunities for data reduction, housekeeping, technical cleanup, and database optimization ahead of SAP S/4HANA migrations.

• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

• Ability to assess technical risks and recommend practical, reliable solutions.

• Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA migration initiatives.

  • Experience working with security, infrastructure, cloud, data management, and records management teams.

  • Previous technical architecture experience and the ability to mentor engineering teams.

  • Ability to perform primarily sedentary computer-based work, including extended periods of sitting and repetitive keyboard and mouse use, with occasional movement to attend meetings.