Applications Architect I

Resume Review

First round resume review will start on 11/10/24.  Interviews will be offered to selected candidates. Applications will continue to be accepted through 11/24/2024 and additional interviews will be scheduled if needed.

Job Definition

Seeking an experienced SAP Applications Architect to manage solution architecture analysis, research, design, and the development of new functionalities and integrations within the SAP ecosystem. This role requires close collaboration with all business units and functional areas. A successful candidate will play a key role in an organization-wide business transformation project, contributing to the design and implementation of a new SAP RISE solution.

Provides design recommendations based on the District’s long-term IT Strategy. Leads and oversees the planning, integration, policy development, quality, and standard development for the District’s IT application architecture. Provides solutions for enterprise level application and custom integration including major enhancements and interfaces, functions, and features. Recommends, communicates, and develops application strategy with all levels of the organization. Develops programming and development standards and procedures and recommends new technologies and methods.

Experience/Education

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, AND Six (6) years of progressively more responsible IT experience, including two (2) years of related architecture experience (architecture time may be concurrent);

OR

• Ten (10) years of progressively more responsible IT experience, including two (2) years of related architecture experience (architecture time may be concurrent).

Preferred Licenses(s) and/or Certifications(s):

• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) IT Service Management practices

You can find the full job description for this position, including accountabilities, required skills and abilities, and physical and mental demands and working conditions, on the following pages: Applications Architect I.

Responsibilities

• Align SAP technology to business objectives meeting short- and long-term goals
• Evaluate business and technical requirements in alignment with solution roadmap
• Define and document the overall solution architecture
• Connect with SMEs to identify challenges and improve business processes 
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of the Utilities industry 
• Strong technical skills in SAP technologies & platforms
• Extensive knowledge of SAP customer management, financial processing, and EAM
• Experience with SAP S4 (Ideally including SAP RISE migration)
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Utilities
• Project management experience