SAP Senior System Architect
lsi · ES - Barcelona ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Architecture
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Visa sponsorship
- Yes
- Company size
- 1000+
Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in‑depth regulatory know‑how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end‑markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal
Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.
As a SAP Senior System Architect based in Barcelona, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Arxada’s global SAP landscape. You will contribute by designing and guiding high‑performing, scalable, and secure SAP solutions that enable our digital transformation and operational excellence. This position sits within our Information Technology function and supports both our business and project teams across the organization. It is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company where your architectural expertise will have a direct impact on business success and innovation.
Essential Job Functions
- Lead the architecture and design of enterprise‑wide SAP landscapes to ensure scalability, performance, and security.
- Define and govern SAP technical strategy, standards, and architectural guidelines aligned with Arxada’s long‑term objectives.
- Architect cross‑module SAP solutions and integrations across hybrid environments (cloud and on‑premise).
- Design and oversee integrations using SAP CPI, SAP PO/PI, ABAP, APIs, IDocs, RFCs and OData services.
- Guide the development of SAP Business Workflow and process automation solutions.
- Provide strong technical leadership, ensuring adherence to development standards and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or a related field.
- Extensive experience (5–10 years) in SAP architecture, development and enterprise integration.
- Advanced expertise with SAP CPI, SAP PO/PI, APIs, ABAP, JavaScript or Python, IDocs, HTML, RFCs and secure data transfer technologies.
- Strong understanding of SAP Business Workflow, SAP BTP and hybrid cloud‑to‑on‑premise integrations.
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
- Fluent English (C1/C2); Spanish at intermediate level is beneficial.
- Relevant SAP certifications (preferred).
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high‑performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.