Role Name: Sr SAP Basis Architect (link removed) Location: Conshohocken, PA. This role is not remote. The candidate needs to be in office 2-3 days a week. Travel will not be provided. Job Description: Design and develop comprehensive architecture for applications that accommodate current and anticipated known business needs Define technical Guidelines to project, support covering areas like implementation, upgrades, and migrations. Establish and enforce best practices for System design, deployment and maintenance aligned with Corporate IT, infosec policies. Stay updated with emerging technologies and methodologies to recommend innovative solutions Create detailed technical HLD and LLD documentation including architecture diagrams, configuration guides, implementation plans, etc. Evaluate and recommend optimized & cost-effective solution of different Vendor Products, Services based on business/Project requirement Collaborate with Technical SMEs, InfoSec, EA, Infra, Business Team, Application Team, Functional team & Vendor to arrive viable solution for any requirements Create and maintain detailed documentation for all system architectures configurations processes, ensure documentation is up to date serves as reference for development support teams Work closely with business user's functional team and other IT departments identifying requirements designing solutions & facilitate clear communication between stakeholders Coordinate with SAP and other vendors regarding product updates support requests service level agreements (SLAs). Evaluate vendor products services recommend best fits based on needs budget constraints Ensure high quality standards followed throughout design development deployment phases, conduct code reviews performance tests validating functionality stability reliability systems before go-live Establish enforce best practices and standards for SAP system design configuration management, provide guidance governance for adhering established policies procedures Develop and implement disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity, Design and manage backup solutions to enable quick data recovery in case of failures. Conduct capacity planning to ensure systems can handle current and future workloads efficiently Design and implement Azure architecture solutions that align with business objectives and best practices. Understanding networking concepts in Microsoft Azure, including Virtual Networks, VPNs, Azure ExpressRoute, and Azure Firewall. Collaborate with cloud architects, security teams, and application developers to integrate networking solutions into overall cloud architecture. Stay updated with the latest Azure features, tools, and industry trends to drive innovation within the organization. Participate in architectural reviews and design sessions to ensure alignment with overall IT strategy. Conduct proof-of-concept projects to validate new Azure services and technologies. Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Evaluate and recommend cloud services and tools to optimize performance, security, and cost. Develop and maintain architecture documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and standards