SAP -BASIS- Tech Arch - Senior - Tech Consulting - Open Location

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

Our objective is to provide clients with a unique business perspective on how to leverage SAP technology to improve their operations.  This is rooted in EY's SAP service line capabilities (Supply Chain, FICO, BPC, Data & Analytics, Customer, Tech/Arch and SuccessFactors) that are focused on helping clients improve performance and increase productivity.

The opportunity

EY's Agile Business Transformation enabled by SAP technology can help organizations address challenges in the digital era. Our EY SAP collaborative approach focuses on more than technology alone. We take a comprehensive, business-first view to address strategy, customer value, user experiences, processes, technology and operational impacts in tandem.

As a Senior Application Systems Engineer, you will be at the forefront of developing and integrating user interfaces across diverse platforms such as mobile, web, and tablet. Utilizing standard tools and agile methodologies, your contributions will be crucial in delivering technological solutions that drive our organization's revenue generation.

Your key responsibilities

In this role, you will identify customer requirements and develop front-end components and services that are integral to our software architecture. You will be expected to actively contribute to business processes or solutions, selecting methodologies judiciously to meet client service metrics, quality, risk management, business growth, and teaming objectives.

• Define and execute deliverables with efficiency
• Manage completion of deliverables and maintain engagement economics reports
• Track resource plans and budgets, and handle project statuses
• Participate in client sessions as a workstream member or team lead
• Travel is required based on client needs, and you will be expected to maintain a chargeability level with billable hours to external clients.

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical and interpersonal skills that will make a significant impact on our projects.

• On your typical engagement, you will work with the key stakeholders to understand their needs and advise on SAP system capabilities.  You will initiate the requirement gathering, architect solutions, blueprinting, testing, complete the workflow and documentation, as well as the functional design of the solution. Liaise with the stakeholders and technical team to translate needs into business solutions and complete the configurations and/or integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems.    
• Ability to demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and possess strong business acumen. Demonstrate ability to assimilate to new knowledge.
• Ability to consistently deliver quality client services. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels 
• Agile delivery methodologies
• Proficiency in application development tools
• Quality assurance and software development expertise
• Systems integration skills
• Building relationships, client trust, and emotional agility
• Complex problem-solving abilities

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A four-year Bachelor's degree is required
• Experience typically preferred is 2-4 years in a relevant field specifically working with SAP ERP based systems;
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
• Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 80% 

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Prior consulting industry experience or deep functional experience
• SAP Certification/s
• Experience with at least one full cycle implementation of your core module   

What we look for

We seek top performers with a keen interest in technology and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to mentor and guide less experienced team members. We value individuals who are adaptable, digitally fluent, and driven to achieve results.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.