SAP BW/4HANA & Datasphere Architect

04/07/2025

Our client is looking for a SAP BW/4HANA & Datasphere Architect

Description

Client: A major player in the railway infrastructure sector
Workplace: Brussels
Duration: long term
Work Regime: Full-time
Experience Level: 2–5 years (Junior)
On-call Duty: Required

Mission Objective

Supervise and guide the transition from SAP BW Classic to SAP BW/4HANA and SAP Datasphere. Design modern and scalable data architectures aligned with SAP’s cloud ecosystem.

Main Responsibilities

Migration Analysis & Planning

  • Assess the current SAP BW environment (data flows, cubes, DSOs, and other objects)

  • Identify elements to migrate, transform, or redefine for BW/4HANA and Datasphere

  • Define a realistic migration roadmap aligned with business goals

Architecture Design

  • Design the SAP BW/4HANA architecture to meet current and future needs

  • Integrate SAP Datasphere to enable real-time analytics, hybrid data integration (on-premise & cloud), and advanced use cases

  • Ensure compatibility with third-party systems (databases, BI solutions, etc.)

Technical Migration & Implementation

  • Support the project team in converting classic SAP BW objects into optimized BW/4HANA equivalents

  • Configure SAP Datasphere: create spaces, connections, and data models

  • Optimize system performance using in-memory data management (SAP HANA)

Collaboration & Training

  • Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment

  • Train teams on best practices for BW/4HANA and Datasphere usage and development

Optimization & Innovation

  • Apply SAP innovations in data analytics (AI, machine learning, multi-cloud integration)

  • Identify opportunities to improve data governance and security

Technical Skills (All Mandatory)

  • SAP BW/4HANA: Experience in modeling and migrating BW objects (0–2 years)

  • SAP HANA: In-depth knowledge of in-memory functionalities (0–2 years)

  • SAP Datasphere: Experience in designing and managing data spaces and models (0–2 years)

  • SAP Datasphere: Integration with SAP and non-SAP systems (0–2 years)

  • Related Tools: SAP BTP, SAP BPC, and ETL/data integration tools (0–2 years)

  • Languages & Architecture: SQL, ABAP, or Python (for extensions); understanding of hybrid architectures (on-premise & cloud) (0–2 years)

  • Languages: Full professional proficiency in French and/or Dutch (C2); intermediate level in English (B1)

Soft Skills

  • Solid understanding of Infrabel, its IT environment, and strategic challenges

  • Ability to integrate into Infrabel teams while embodying values such as kindness, courage, positivity, and reliability

  • Strong presentation skills, professional behavior, respect for management, clear communication, and long-term commitment

Job specifications

ID: 10569

Duration: 01/07/2025 - 30/06/2030

Location: Brussels

Type: Freelance

Stijn De Keyser

IT Recruitment Consultant
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