SAP S/4 HANA Solution Architect - Germany
| Job Type | Perm |
| Area | , Germany |
| Sector | |
| Salary | 0 EUR |
| Advertiser | Victoria Howes |
| Job Ref | 26117 |
| Job Preference | On-Site |
| Job Views | 1 |
- Description
EY ifb: Innovative Solutions for Finance and Risk Management
As one of the leading consultancies for compliance, finance and risk management, EY ifb provides banks and insurance companies worldwide with innovative services and the latest IT support. With our technical expertise and over 30 years of experience, combined with our ability to successfully implement, we are one of the most successful providers in this field.
You want to make a difference? Do you have a precise eye and enjoy working in a team? Then EY ifb Consulting is the right place for you. Find a career with us that suits you, your personality and what you enjoy doing. It is important to us that everyone is accepted as they are. We live a connecting culture of and stand up for each other. Team play is part of our DNA.
From the very beginning, you will accompany EY ifb and develop yourself step by step. You start with the "New Joiner Program", in which you and other new joiners get to know the finance and insurance industry. Working in interdisciplinary teams, you'll get to see the bigger picture and build a strong network.
Afterwards, we will continue to invest in your sound training and further education, for example, with soft and hard skills workshops or our high potential program JUMP.
The global EY network is behind us and supports us. We draw on the knowledge and technology of the entire EY organization, thereby complementing our competencies and opportunities. For you, this means access to a global EY network of experts with many career and development opportunities.Your Responsibilities
Our team in the Competence Center Information Management is shaping the future of data and reporting landscapes. We develop strategies for modern data management platforms, design advanced finance and risk architectures, and leverage innovative technologies such as SAP FSDM, FPSL, and S/4HANA. Together with our clients, we create solutions that meet regulatory requirements while enhancing efficiency and transparency. If you are interested in working at the intersection of business and technology and actively shaping the financial industry, you’ve come to the right place! In our team, you will take on a variety of responsibilities, including:
- Independent leadership of SAP S/4HANA data integration projects: You will be responsible for migrating existing middleware solutions to SAP BTP, for example using the Integration Suite and SAP BDC including Datasphere.
- Design and implementation of robust integration architectures: You will integrate third-party and legacy systems and ensure seamless data processing.
- As a Solution Architect, you will be the central point of contact for our clients, internal teams, and cross-functional stakeholders, actively shaping the technical solution.
- Quality assurance and architecture reviews: You will accompany all project phases and ensure quality through regular reviews and adherence to quality gates.
- Strategic communication at senior level: You will work closely with the management of our clients and EY ifb leadership to achieve the strategic goals of our projects.
Your Skillset
Degree: Completed university studies (M.Sc. or Diploma) in natural sciences, computer science, business informatics, or economics/business administration with a technical focus.Experience: Several years of project experience in connecting SAP S/4 as well as in the technical and functional management of complex integration projects, including coordination with architecture and business units.Language skills & travel: Fluent German, very good English; additional languages are a plus. Basic willingness to travel within Europe (high remote work share possible).
Your Mindset
- Agile: You believe that a flexible mindset is just as important for success as knowledge and skills.
- Curious: You are ambitious and committed. We are looking for people who see opportunities rather than challenges and who ask the right questions to find better solutions.
- Team-oriented: You value diverse perspectives and enjoy working in a team. We seek individuals who want to achieve great things together and create a trusting work environment.
Your Benefits
We create space for what matters to you – at work and beyond. You shape your workday flexibly: with mobile working options, fair time tracking, and choices like sabbaticals or job portability. Your health is important to us: with programs for mental resilience, medical advice, and sports activities, you stay in balance. Even in challenging life phases, we stand by your side – with support for family, caregiving, and bereavement. And because development doesn’t happen by chance with us, we accompany you with structured onboarding, personalized training, and programs for your career.
Apply today!
At EY, we embrace diversity and welcome all applications. Please let us know early if we can support you with an accessible application process.
You can find more information about the application process at EY ifb on our https://www.ey.com/de_de/careers/ifb
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Information Adam took- Is this a new hire or a replacement?
- New hire
- Is the demand coming from live projects or future pipeline?
- New pipeline
- How big is the team and how many people will be their direct report?
- The team is 40 people matrix managing multiple people
- Are these mainly S/4HANA Greenfield, Brownfield, or mixed projects?
- Mixed projects
- Do your architects usually join at the design phase or during delivery?
- From the start – if they can do presales even better
- Is the focus more on interface integration or data replication?
- Transformation projects – with consultancy experience
- Which tools are essential from day one?
- S4hana, BTP, ETL, IBM, Global Delivery Source (GDS)
- Is Datasphere essential across most projects or more client dependent?
- Looking to move into datasphere space, one client at the moment.
- Or is the role mainly architecture and governance?
- Architecture
- Is banking or insurance experience mandatory or preferred?
- Mandatory
- How flexible is the German language requirement in practice?
- C1
- What is the realistic travel expectation?
- 30-50% - however 100% is shown in the contract
- What is the Salary (fixed and all in)
- 100,000k (can possibly increase) plus bonus which is 20%
- How many do you need?
- 2 hires
"We have more projects than we can deliver on."
Solution Architect is the priority – to help train the juniors and bring projects up to speed.
