Principal SAP Data Architect

job summary:

Randstad is seeking a Principal SAP Data Architect to serve as the foundational technical lead for a major enterprise modernization initiative in Washington, D.C. This strategic role is responsible for architecting a unified SAP data, analytics, and AI ecosystem-bridging S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, DataSphere, and SAC-to ensure a trusted, interoperable data fabric aligned with broader cloud platforms like Azure and Databricks. As a high-impact visionary, you will define the standards for semantic modeling and data virtualization, mentor engineering teams through complex production-ready designs, and accelerate "shovel-ready" SAP initiatives that transform raw data into superior business outcomes.

location: Washington, Washington, D.C.

job type: Contract

salary: $75 - 85 per hour

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

• Architectural Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of SAP data, analytics, and AI strategies across multiple product and platform teams.
• Standardization & Governance: Establish enterprise-wide standards for DataSphere, BW/4HANA, SAC, and CDS views, ensuring seamless S/4HANA integration.
• Hybrid Data Modeling: Design complex semantic and virtualized models that blend SAP and non-SAP sources into a cohesive, high-performance pipeline.
• Technical Mentorship: Guide and mentor data engineers by providing documented, production-grade architectural blueprints and best practices.
• Strategic Alignment: Partner with Enterprise Architecture and Data Governance teams to ensure SAP initiatives support broader organizational goals and agile workflows.

qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Data Engineering (Master's degree highly preferred).

Professional Experience: 8+ years of deep technical leadership in SAP data engineering and analytics environments.

Modernization Expertise: Proven track record in SAP S/4HANA migrations, including the adoption of DataSphere and BW/4HANA.

Technical Ecosystem: Expert-level knowledge of MDG, data quality frameworks, AI/ML enablement, and cloud integrations (specifically Databricks/Azure).

Certifications: Active SAP or Cloud Provider (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform) certifications are strongly preferred.

Soft Skills: Exceptional ability to translate complex SAP architectures into actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders and agile teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.