SAP Solutions Architect 4

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a SAP Solutions Architect 4 to support a major national laboratory. The laboratory has selected SAP for their next-generation Cloud ERP solution. In parallel, they will require a future state data strategy to take advantage of new tools and technology to help us modernize our current on-prem operational data store. This work plays a critical role in supporting key institutional initiatives such as enabling real-time analytics, AI/ML capabilities, and enhanced operational efficiency.

The role will be critical in transformation of our legacy data environment into a modern, cloud-native architecture. In concert with institutional knowledge experts and ERP implementation planner and integrators, you will define the data strategy, standards, and blueprints for migrating and integrating high-volume operational data into a new platform, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility across the enterprise.

We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, motivated to solve challenging problems, and committed to delivering safety-class, mission-critical software. This is remote.

• Use agile methodologies to design, build, and transform business solutions through an ERP Modernization effort and beyond to stabilization.
• Execute an enterprise-wide data strategy to modernize core operational data store and transition to a cutting-edge, scalable data platform.

• Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of progressive experience in data architecture, data modernization, and cloud-based data solutions.
• Extensive experience implementing solutions with at least one or more of the following: Snowflake, Databricks, and/or SAP data platforms (S/4HANA, Datasphere, etc)
• Proven experience as a senior data architect or equivalent, with demonstrated leadership on large-scale architecture projects.
• Proven work experience in designing and implementing complex data architecture, with significant experience in data warehousing, and large-scale data modernization projects.
• Strong understanding of major cloud platforms and their native data services.
• Extensive data migration experience from on-prem to cloud systems and cloud to cloud.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, ERP functional consultants, developers, and infrastructure teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of presenting architecture decisions to executive leadership.
• Experience with leading a team and providing technical direction to personnel for a wide variety of projects and initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline.
• Experience with SAP BDC (Business Data Cloud), SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform), and Integration Suite.
• Lead architectural decisions around data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Databricks, Data Lakes, Data Lakehouses, ETL/ELT, streaming architecture)
• Experience in designing and implementing a comprehensive data catalog to improve data discovery and governance
• Experience with big data technologies and machine learning concepts.
• ERP certification or training (e.g., SAP Data Architect, Oracle ERP Cloud, Workday Integration).
• Experience implementing or supporting data governance programs, especially in ERP environments.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations and compliance requirements relevant to ERP data (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA).

About Us: 

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2025.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.