SAP HANA Cloud Migration Architect & Consultant

EPAM Systems•Newtown, PA

12h

About The Position

Lead the architectural transformation of enterprise SAP products from legacy data management systems to SAP HANA Cloud. Drive discovery, gap analysis, prototyping, and executive reporting across a structured four-phase migration program, providing technical clarity and a strategic roadmap for leadership decisions. The role works with cutting-edge technologies, complex challenges, and global projects, with access to continuous learning and mentorship.

Requirements

Proven expertise in enterprise solution architecture and SAP BTP, including deep knowledge of SAP HANA Cloud data management capabilities, architecture patterns, and enterprise integration tooling.
Hands-on data migration experience re-platforming enterprise systems from databases such as PostgreSQL, MS SQL, AuroraDB, or MongoDB to cloud-native targets.
Strong SQL proficiency and ability to analyze, transform, and validate complex data structures across relational and cloud-native database environments at enterprise scale.
Java development skills, with hands-on experience contributing to or reviewing enterprise-grade application code within large-scale data transformation or re-platforming programs.
Experience conducting gap analysis and TCO modelling, and producing structured architecture artifacts within enterprise transformation programs.
Ability to operate autonomously without daily supervision.
Excellent communication and documentation skills, including experience producing executive-level architecture recommendations, phased migration roadmaps, and comprehensive technical deliverables for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Analyze existing application and data management architectures of SAP products, document critical system dependencies, and map current-state requirements to SAP HANA Cloud capabilities.
Conduct gap analysis between current architecture and HANA Cloud, producing a prioritized Gap and Mitigation Register with impact assessments, criticality ratings, and feasible workarounds.
Perform Total Cost of Ownership assessments using established best practices and comparative project benchmarks.
Design and execute rapid prototypes and Proofs of Concept in sandbox environments to validate the target architecture and migration feasibility.
Serve as the primary interface between the central transformation program and Line of Business stakeholders, gathering requirements, validating architectural gaps, and securing cross-functional alignment.
Produce milestone deliverables, including Target Architecture Recommendations, TCO Models, Effort Estimations, Migration Roadmaps, and Executive Summaries.