**About Cognizant’s SAP Practice** Cognizant’s SAP practice is part of our Enterprise Platform Services (EPS) unit. In Cognizant’s SAP practice, we help enterprises maximize business value in the digital economy. As part of this practice, you will drive digital acceleration, to prepare our clients for the approaching autonomous business by unlocking the value of digital with industry-specific outcomes. Our extended service portfolio and business solutions help our clients gain competitive leadership, discover new revenue streams and achieve business agility—all with the operational mandates of cost and efficiency. Cognizant Technology Solutions is currently seeking a highly skilled SAP Architect who will be catering to the North America customers and involves supporting proactive and reactive business opportunities such as managed services and transformation. The individual will be closely working with our onsite sales / delivery teams, and participate in solution discussions, and workshops. **Role:** SAP Architect **Job Level:** Manager **Location:** Foster City, CA. Work from home - Hybrid. **Duration:** Full Time only **Job Summary:** We are seeking a highly skilled Technology Architect with 11 to 13 years of experience specializing in SAP. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology architecture and a good understanding of the Medical Devices domain. This hybrid role requires working during the day shift with no travel required. **Responsibilities:** + Lead the design and implementation of SAP solutions to meet business requirements. + Oversee the integration of SAP systems with other enterprise applications. + Provide technical guidance and support to development teams. + Ensure the scalability and performance of SAP systems. + Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements. + Develop and maintain architecture documentation and standards. + Conduct regular system audits and performance tuning. + Manage the lifecycle of SAP applications, including upgrades and patches. + Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices. + Drive innovation and continuous improvement in SAP solutions. + Mentor and train junior team members on SAP technologies. + Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery. + Evaluate new technologies and tools to enhance SAP capabilities. **Qualifications:** + Extensive experience in SAP architecture and implementation. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. + Good understanding of the Medical Devices domain. + Proficient in system integration and performance tuning. + Experience in managing SAP application lifecycles. + Experience in hybrid work environments is a plus. + Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks. + Proactive approach to identifying and solving issues. + Ability to work independently and as part of a team. + Strong commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. + Adaptable to changing business needs and technologies. + Passion for continuous learning and improvement. **Certifications:** + SAP Certified Technology Associate. + TOGAF certification is a plus. **Salary and Other Compensation:** The annual salary for this position is between $112,000 – 132,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. **Benefits:** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: + · Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off + 401(k) plan and contributions + Long-term/Short-term Disability + Paid Parental Leave **Disclaimer:** The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.