Job Description
The Datasphere Architect defines the target architecture and data modelling standards for the SAP Datasphere platform.
The role provides technical leadership across ingestion from S/4HANA, semantic modelling, security and downstream consumption in SAP Analytics Cloud, Snowflake and Tableau.
Key Responsibilities
- Design the end-to-end data architecture from S/4HANA (ODP/CDS, RFC, OData) through SAP Datasphere to downstream platforms.
- Define spaces, layering (acquisition, harmonisation, consumption), naming conventions and data modelling standards.
- Select and govern integration patterns: replication flows, remote tables, data flows, transformation flows and SLT where applicable.
- Design performance, scalability, data volume and cost-optimisation strategies.
- Define the connectivity model including Cloud Connector, Data Provisioning Agent and network/security requirements.
- Review designs and code produced by consultants; mentor the team and resolve complex technical issues.
- Partner with the security, reporting and functional leads to ensure consistent semantics and access control.
Skill Requirements
- Overall 15+ years experience
- Deep hands-on expertise in SAP Datasphere (modelling, data builder, business builder, integration).
- Strong knowledge of S/4HANA data extraction: ABAP CDS views, ODP framework, extractors and RFC/OData connectivity.
- Knowledge of SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP BW/4HANA and HANA SQL, plus integration with Snowflake and ETL tools such as FME.
- Data warehousing concepts: dimensional modelling, data governance, lineage and master data.
- Strong architecture documentation and presentation skills.