SAP Basis & BTP Architecture

About XPT

• XPT Software Australia PTY Ltd, incorporated in 2016, is a Software Services company
  
• XPT works with top clients across Australia in Banking, Insurance, Telecom, Retail, Energy, Mining and Manufacturing domains.
  
• We have 120+ technocrats in Australia working at our client locations. 
  
• XPT Software Australia is part of group companies which has global presence across India & Europe.
  
• We have served 100+ clients globally, fulfilling their onsite-offshore needs.
  

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced SAP Basis & BTP Architect to lead the design, implementation, standardization, automation, and governance of SAP landscapes across SAP RISE and SAP BTP environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in SAP Basis administration, SAP BTP platform services, cloud architecture, security, automation, and SAP Cloud ALM.

The role requires a strategic thinker who can define architecture standards, drive platform modernization initiatives, improve operational efficiency, and provide technical leadership across enterprise SAP landscapes.

Key Responsibilities

SAP BTP Platform Architecture

• Design and govern SAP BTP platform architecture across multiple landscapes.
  
• Establish standardized and repeatable provisioning processes for SAP BTP environments.
  
• Define enterprise-wide BTP governance, security, and operational standards.
  
• Guide adoption of SAP BTP services aligned with SAP Clean Core principles.
  

Terraform & Infrastructure Automation

• Design, implement, and maintain Terraform-based infrastructure for SAP BTP.
  
• Develop reusable IaC (Infrastructure as Code) components and deployment frameworks.
  
• Ensure landscape consistency across Development, Test, QA, and Production environments.
  
• Reduce configuration drift, manual effort, and deployment risks through automation.
  

Identity & Security Architecture

• Lead SAP BTP Trust Configuration initiatives.
  
• Drive migration from SAML-based authentication to OpenID Connect (OIDC).
  
• Establish secure identity federation frameworks.
  
• Develop standards for authentication, authorization, and access management.
  

SAP BTP Credential Management

• Architect and implement SAP BTP Credential Store solutions.
  
• Define lifecycle management processes for secrets, service keys, certificates, and credentials.
  
• Implement automated key rotation and renewal mechanisms.
  
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards.
  

SAP Cloud ALM

• Lead implementation and optimization of SAP Cloud ALM modules including:
  
• Implementation
  
• Transformation
  
• Service Operations
  
• Establish operational monitoring and governance processes.
  
• Support SAP RISE landscape management and ongoing service operations.
  

Platform Automation & Innovation

• Identify automation opportunities across SAP platform operations.
  
• Lead Proof of Concepts and pilot initiatives.
  
• Improve platform reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within SAP operations.
  

GitHub-Based Configuration Management

• Establish GitHub governance for:
  
• BTP Configuration Management
  
• Terraform Code
  
• CIS Definitions
  
• IPS JSON Transformations
  
• Operational Documentation
  
• Define branching, approval, release, and pull-request management standards.
  
• Implement version control and release traceability processes.
  

Required Skills

SAP Technologies

• SAP Basis Administration
  
• SAP BTP Platform Services
  
• SAP RISE
  
• SAP Cloud ALM
  
• SAP IAS / IPS
  
• SAP Identity Authentication Services
  
• SAP Identity Provisioning Services
  

Cloud & Automation

• Terraform
  
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  
• CI/CD Pipelines
  
• GitHub Enterprise
  
• DevOps Practices
  
• Platform Automation
  

Security

• OpenID Connect (OIDC)
  
• SAML
  
• Identity Federation
  
• Credential Management
  
• Cloud Security Architecture
  
• Security Compliance & Governance
  

Technical Leadership

• Enterprise Architecture
  
• Solution Design
  
• Governance & Standards
  
• Stakeholder Management
  
• Technical Mentoring
  
• Architecture Reviews
  

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP Certified Technology Professional
  
• SAP Certified SAP BTP Solution Architect
  
• SAP Cloud ALM Certification
  
• Terraform Certification
  
• Experience in SAP RISE transformation programs
  
• Experience managing large-scale enterprise SAP landscapes
  

Key Attributes

• Architect-level mindset with hands-on delivery capability.
  
• Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing skills.
  
• Ability to define long-term technology roadmaps.
  
• Proven experience driving standardization, automation, and operational excellence.
  
• Strong communication and leadership skills.