Platform Engineer - ERP Data Platform

Platform Engineer - ERP Data Platform

As SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) Datasphere Platform Engineer/Architect, you will lead the technical strategy and operational framework for our BDC ecosystem, driving the modernization of legacy SAP BW/4HANA environments to SAP Datasphere.

Responsibilities

• Lead and define the Business Data Cloud (BDC) Solution Architecture, ensuring seamless technical alignment with global "Cloud First" and data mesh strategies.
• Design and implement critical "Architectural Guardrails" alongside deep‑dive assessments of S/4HANA backend readiness, focusing on Core Data Services (CDS) view compatibility to maintain a highly compliant, scalable, and audit‑ready environment.
• Oversee the technical lifecycle of Datasphere Spaces, governing everything from automated provisioning and resource allocation to decommissioning standards.
• Maintain the Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) blueprint for the Data Model Lifecycle, facilitating automated promotion across our 4‑tier landscape (Sandbox, Development, Test/Quality, Production) while optimizing the Flexible Capacity Unit (CU) model.
• Architect complex, bi‑directional data sharing (Zero‑Copy) between SAP Datasphere and external ecosystems like Snowflake, ensuring high‑performance integration with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and existing DataOne architecture.
• Embed essential compliance and governance directly into the platform setup, integrating Good Practice (GxP) and Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) qualification evidence while managing automated platform vulnerability patching.
• Collaborate closely with Data Teams to enforce metadata management and tagging strategies required for marketplace publication and seamless Collibra synchronization.
• Architect robust security access designs, including Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies, data privacy/masking layers (ensuring GDPR/CCPA compliance), and global data modeling design standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Years of Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in data architecture or platform engineering, with a proven track record of migrating legacy SAP systems to cloud‑native platforms like SAP Datasphere.
• Technical Expertise: Deep technical understanding of SAP BDC Datasphere architecture, administration, and hands‑on data modeling, paired with strong proficiency in SQL for query optimization.
• Cloud & Infrastructure Knowledge: Solid experience working with cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure) alongside associated network and security protocols, ensuring all data connectivity adheres to TLS 1.2+ encryption standards.
• CI/CD & Automation: Strong background designing CI/CD pipelines for data products, enabling smooth, automated environment promotions across multi‑tier landscapes.
• Modern Frameworks: Familiarity with Data Mesh concepts, domain‑driven design, and demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into clear technical architectural specifications.
• Collaborative Communicator: Excellent collaboration and communication skills in English to work effectively across Data Engineering, Business, and Security teams to enforce global platform governance standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of 19,000 – 35,000 PLN gross (based on employment contract).
• Annual bonus payment targeting 20% of performance.
• Dedicated training budget for certifications, conferences, and career development.
• Recharge Fridays (2 Fridays off per quarter).
• Take Time Program (up to 3 months of leave for any purpose).
• Vacation subsidy available.
• Flexible location options for remote work when appropriate.
• Take Time for Charity (additional paid leave of up to 2 weeks).
• Private healthcare (LuxMed packages), group life insurance (UNUM), and Multisport.
• Stock share purchase program.
• Yearly company laptop & vehicle benefits and more.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.