SAP HANA Cloud Migration Architect & Consultant

Lead the architectural transformation of enterprise SAP products from legacy data management systems to SAP HANA Cloud. You will drive discovery, gap analysis, prototyping, and executive reporting across a structured four-phase migration program, delivering the technical clarity and strategic roadmap that enables confident leadership decisions. At EPAM, you'll work on cutting-edge technologies, solve complex challenges, and shape the future of digital innovation. With access to continuous learning, mentorship, and global projects, your expertise will drive meaningful change.

Req# 1091321093

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing application and data management architectures of SAP products, documenting critical system dependencies and mapping current-state requirements to SAP HANA Cloud capabilities
• Conduct comprehensive 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 leveraging established best practices and comparative project benchmarks to support informed financial and strategic decision-making
• Design and execute rapid prototypes and Proof of Concepts in sandbox environments to technically validate the proposed target architecture and confirm migration feasibility
• Operate as the primary interface between the central transformation program and Line of Business stakeholders, proactively gathering requirements, validating architectural gaps, and securing cross-functional alignment
• Produce structured milestone deliverables including Target Architecture Recommendations, TCO Models, Effort Estimations, Migration Roadmaps, and Executive Summaries to guide leadership decisions at each program phase

Requirements

• Proven expertise in enterprise solution architecture and SAP BTP is mandatory, including deep knowledge of SAP HANA Cloud data management capabilities, architecture patterns, and enterprise integration tooling
• Hands-on data migration experience is required, with a demonstrated track record re-platforming enterprise systems from databases such as PostgreSQL, MS SQL, AuroraDB, or MongoDB to cloud-native targets
• Strong SQL proficiency is essential, with the ability to analyze, transform, and validate complex data structures across relational and cloud-native database environments at enterprise scale
• Java development skills are required, 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, TCO modelling, and producing structured architecture artifacts within enterprise transformation programs, with the ability to operate autonomously without daily supervision
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with experience producing executive-level architecture recommendations, phased migration roadmaps, and comprehensive technical deliverables for senior leadership audiences