DS Applications Architect

DS Applications Architect (SAP Platforms) (f/m/x)

Job Description
DS Applications Architect (SAP Platforms) (f/m/x) Make individual mobility more enjoyable and sustainable by advancing technology and people – As one of the top 100 automotive suppliers worldwide, Webasto actively shapes the transformation of the industry through expertise and forward-thinking solutions. Our goal is to make mobility a full sensory experience, working toward more comfort, wind in your hair, the perfect temperature in any season, and driving with a clear conscience – for a safe and sustainable future. We bring joy to mobility – are you in? We are seeking an Applications Architect to strengthen our internal DS Applications You can look forward to these exciting tasks:
- Architecture governance – Set design principles, patterns and guardrails; lead architecture reviews and ensure traceability of key decisions and exceptions.
- Integration & data – Shape APIs, events, interfaces and data flows together with integration, data and security specialists, ensuring clear ownership and reliable end to-end behavior.
- Clean core & lifecycle – Promote fit-to-standard, controlled extensibility and reduction of technical debt while considering release, upgrade, operability and support requirements.
- Business process
- Alignment and project delivery– Partner with process owners and application experts to map end-to-end processes, clarify requirements and identify simplification, standardization and automation opportunities; Support DS Applications products with architectural leadership for complex initiatives, assess solution options, risks and dependencies, and support planning through implementation and transition to operations.
- Solution design – Support DS Applications teams by translating functional requirements into scalable, maintainable and supportable designs across SAP S/4HANA, BTP and the wider application ecosystem.
- Quality & security – Ensure solutions address security, identity, compliance, resilience, performance and maintainability from design through go-live and operations This is what you bring to us:
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Informatics or a related field.
- Background in global manufacturing or automotive environments.
- Experience with agile delivery methods and architecture tools or repositories such as LeanIX.
- 8+ years experience in SAP technical fields, like SAP Development, Integration layers or SAP Architecture.
- Proven experience managing complex SAP landscapes in international environments.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes and their implementation in SAP; broad knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and the surrounding application landscape.
- Proven ability to translate business requirements into architecture decisions, solution designs, roadmaps and implementation guidance.
- Experience with integration principles, APIs, event-driven patterns, data flows and hybrid cloud/on-premises landscapes; SAP BTP knowledge is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of clean-core principles and technical debt reduction. Strong analytical, troubleshooting and decision-making skills, with the ability to compare options and communicate trade-offs clearly.
- Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation and documentation skills across business, IT, delivery partners and architecture communities.
- Able to work independently on complex topics and provide functional guidance to application experts, developers and project teams.
- Fluent English (mandatory).
- Willingness to travel to Germany up to 10% of the time. Salary Range: 62k
- 70k Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome. Your contact person: Sara Vallejo, People & Organization Lisboa, PT Get to know us here and find out why we are passionate about attracting talent to Webasto. We look forward to receiving your online application Benefits
- Optimal Organization
- Work Life Balance
- Career & Development
- Health & Care
- Work Culture & Environment
- Additional Benefits Information at a Glance Job area: Information Technology Entry Level: Career Starters (0-3 years) Type of Contract: Permanent Rua Professor Fernando da Fonseca, Edificio Visconde de Alvalade, 5º piso, Alvalade, 1600-616 Lisboa, Portugal