SAP Data Architect

SAP Data ArchitectOnsite in Austin, TX from Day 1 (Client prefer local folks)Hybrid Schedule: 3 Onsite Days (Tue, Wed, Thur) & 2 Remote Days (Mon, Fri)Long term contractDirect client opportunityNo mid layer / No Implementation partners are InvolvedExpectations / Deliverables for the RoleBuilds the SAP data foundation by defining how SAP systems store, share, and manage trusted enterprise data.Produces reference data architectures by leveraging expert input from application, analytics, integration, platform, and security teams. These architectures form the basis for new solutions and enterprise data initiatives.Enables analytics and AI use cases by ensuring data is consistent, governed, and discoverable.Leverages SAP Business Data Cloud, Datasphere, MDG and related capabilities to unify data and eliminate duplicate data copies.Defines and maintains common data model catalogs to create a shared understanding of core business data.Evolves data governance, ownership, metadata, and lineage standards across the enterprise.Protects core transactional systems by preventing excessive replication and extraction loads.Technical ProficiencyStrong knowledge of SAP master and transactional data domains.Hands-on experience with SAP MDG, Business Data Cloud, BW, Datasphere, or similar platforms.Expertise in data modeling, metadata management, data quality, and data governance practices.Understanding of data architectures that support analytics, AI, and regulatory requirements.Experience integrating SAP data with non-SAP analytics and reporting platforms.Soft SkillsAbility to align data, and engineering teams around a shared data vision, drive consensus on data standards and decisionsStrong facilitation skills to resolve data ownership and definition conflicts.Clear communicator who can explain architecture choices, trade-offs, and cost impacts to stakeholders.Pragmatic mindset focused on value, reuse, and simplification.Comfortable challenging designs constructively in ARB reviewsPay Range: $65/hr - $70/hrThe specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.If you receive a suspicious message, email, or phone call claiming to be from PTR Global do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at +1 214-740-2424. To report any concerns, please email us at legal@pinnacle1.com