SAP BTP Platform Architect (SaaS/Cloud-Native) - Contract
A leading SAP-focused product organisation is evolving its platform into a cloud-native SaaS solution on SAP BTP.
As part of this transformation, they are building a dedicated architecture capability and are looking for an experienced SAP BTP Platform Architect to help define and scale the platform.
This is a high-impact role focused on platform architecture, not traditional SAP implementation.
The RoleYou will take ownership of the architecture of BTP-based SaaS platforms, working closely with engineering teams to ensure solutions are scalable, reliable and future-proof.
This role sits at the intersection of:
SAP BTP
Cloud-native architecture
DevOps/platform engineering
Key Responsibilities
Define and govern SAP BTP platform architecture for SaaS products
Guide design of microservices-based applications (CAP/Cloud Foundry/Kyma)
Make architectural decisions across BTP services, integrations and platform tooling
Establish architecture standards and review processes
What They're Looking For
Core Experience
Strong experience with SAP BTP platform architecture
Experience designing cloud-native applications and microservices
Knowledge of CAP, Cloud Foundry and/or Kyma runtime
Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD and automated deployments
Mindset
A true architect, not just an engineer with an architecture title
Ability to make long-term architectural decisions, not just short-term fixes
Comfortable working in a product/SaaS environment, not just project delivery
Why This Role
Opportunity to shape the architecture of a BTP-based SaaS platform from an early stage
Work on modern SAP cloud technologies, not Legacy S/4 delivery
Join a product-led organisation, not a traditional consultancy
Engagement
Long-term contract preferred (12-24 months)
Flexible working model (remote with occasional UK office interaction)