The SAP Business AI Lead Developer / Architect is a senior technical leadership role responsible for designing, developing, and scaling AI-driven solutions across SAP S/4HANA environments for enterprise clients.
This role combines deep SAP expertise with advanced AI/ML capabilities, leveraging SAP Business AI, SAP Joule, and generative AI technologies alongside leading non-SAP AI platforms. The individual will drive innovation, establish scalable architectures, and lead development teams to deliver high-impact AI-enabled business transformations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
AI & Solution Architecture Leadership
- Architect end-to-end solutions integrating SAP and external data/AI platforms
- Lead the design and implementation of AI-driven solutions within SAP S/4HANA landscapes
- Architect scalable and secure solutions leveraging SAP Business AI, SAP Joule, and embedded AI capabilities
- Define integration patterns between SAP and external AI platforms
- Establish reusable frameworks, accelerators, and development standards for AI at scale
- Build reusable accelerators, assets, and industry-specific AI packages
Development & Delivery
- Drive hands-on development of AI/ML and generative AI solutions integrated with SAP BTP and S/4HANA
- Lead technical teams in building, testing, and deploying AI-enabled applications
- Ensure high-quality delivery, performance, and scalability across client implementations
- Collaborate with functional and technical teams to embed AI into core business processes
Client & Innovation Impact
- Partner with clients to identify and prioritize high-value AI use cases across finance, supply chain, procurement, and operations
- Translate business requirements into scalable AI-enabled SAP solutions
- Drive innovation through adoption of emerging SAP and non-SAP AI technologies
- Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders on AI strategy and execution
Integration & Ecosystem
- Integrate SAP AI capabilities with non-SAP platforms such as Azure AI, OpenAI, AWS AI/ML, and Google AI
- Leverage SAP BTP services for data, AI, and application development
- Work across hybrid data environments combining SAP and non-SAP systems
Operational & Team Leadership
- Mentor and guide developers and architects on AI and SAP best practices
- Support scaling of development capabilities across multiple client engagements
- Contribute to delivery excellence, utilization, and capability growth
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field
- 7+ years of SAP experience, including S/4HANA implementations and extensions
- Strong expertise in SAP Business AI, SAP Joule, and embedded AI capabilities
- SAP certifications in S/4HANA, BTP, or AI-related areas (SAP Certified Associate – SAP Generative AI Developer)
- Hands-on experience with AI/ML or generative AI solutions in enterprise environments
- Knowledge of LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI orchestration frameworks
- Familiarity with non-SAP AI platforms (Azure OpenAI, AWS, Google AI, etc.)
- Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, ABAP, or similar languages
- Experience with APIs, integrations, and enterprise architecture
- Experience managing employees with an ability to inspire, motivate, and develop others
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Willingness to travel as needed
Preferred
- Experience with SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud, and data engineering pipelines
- SAP certifications in S/4HANA, BTP, or AI-related areas
- Experience in consulting or client-facing roles
- Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices