SAP Data Architect -Austin, TX (Onsite from Day 1)

Job Title: SAP Data ArchitectLocation: Austin, TX (Onsite from Day 1)Work Model: Hybrid Schedule: 3 Onsite Days (Tue, Wed, Thur) & 2 Remote Days (Mon, Fri)Duration: Long Term ContractExpectations / Deliverables for the RoleBuilds the SAP data foundation by defining how SAP systems store, share, and manage trusted enterprise dataProduces reference data architectures by leveraging expert input from application, analytics, integration, platform, and security teamsThese architectures form the basis for new solutions and enterprise data initiativesEnables analytics and AI use cases by ensuring data is consistent, governed, and discoverableLeverages SAP Business Data Cloud, Datasphere, MDG and related capabilities to unify data and eliminate duplicate data copiesDefines and maintains common data model catalogs to create a shared understanding of core business dataEvolves data governance, ownership, metadata, and lineage standards across the enterpriseProtects core transactional systems by preventing excessive replication and extraction loadsTechnical ProficiencyStrong knowledge of SAP master and transactional data domainsHands-on experience with SAP MDG, Business Data Cloud, BW, Datasphere, or similar platformsExpertise in data modeling, metadata management, data quality, and data governance practicesUnderstanding of data architectures that support analytics, AI, and regulatory requirementsExperience integrating SAP data with non-SAP analytics and reporting platformsSoft SkillsAbility to align data, analytics, and engineering teams around a shared data vision and drive consensus on data standards and decisionsStrong facilitation skills to resolve data ownership and definition conflictsClear communicator who can explain architecture choices, trade-offs, and cost impacts to stakeholdersPragmatic mindset focused on value, reuse, and simplificationComfortable challenging designs constructively in ARB reviews