# SAP Basis Architect

> Valleysoft · Cairo, Egypt · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-22

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

Valleysoft is an IT services provider supporting organizations with enterprise technology, software development, process improvement, and infrastructure solutions for global clients. Working across a broad range of business needs, the company helps customers build and operate reliable technology environments that can scale with complexity, performance demands, and long-term transformation goals.

In this role, you will shape the SAP platform architecture that underpins critical enterprise systems, helping ensure stability, resilience, and operational excellence across complex landscapes. You will work closely with infrastructure, security, cloud, and application teams to guide technical direction, support modernization efforts, and establish strong standards for SAP Basis operations.

### Responsibilities

-   Design and maintain enterprise SAP architecture across development, quality assurance, and production environments.
-   Lead SAP Basis administration, including installation, configuration, upgrades, migrations, and system refreshes.
-   Architect and support SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP Solution Manager, and SAP Fiori landscapes.
-   Plan and execute SAP system upgrades, enhancement packages, kernel upgrades, and patch management.
-   Design high-availability and disaster-recovery solutions for SAP environments.
-   Manage SAP transport management using CTS/CTS+ and ChaRM.
-   Monitor SAP system performance and optimize system resources, database performance, and application availability.
-   Collaborate with infrastructure, security, cloud, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and platform reliability.
-   Design and implement SAP security architecture in coordination with SAP Security teams.
-   Support cloud migration initiatives involving SAP workloads.
-   Define architecture standards, governance, and best practices for SAP Basis operations.
-   Troubleshoot complex SAP infrastructure and performance issues.
-   Prepare technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
-   Provide technical leadership and mentor SAP Basis administrators.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
-   **Minimum 8 years of experience** in SAP Basis Administration, including **3+ years in an SAP Basis Architect or Lead role**.
-   Strong experience designing and supporting enterprise SAP landscapes.
-   Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations and migrations.
-   Strong knowledge of SAP architecture, infrastructure, and database administration.
-   Experience working in large enterprise environments.
-   Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

**Technical Skills**

**SAP Technologies**

-   SAP Basis Administration
-   SAP S/4HANA
-   SAP ECC
-   SAP BW/4HANA
-   SAP Fiori
-   SAP Solution Manager
-   SAP NetWeaver
-   SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP)
-   SAP Web Dispatcher
-   SAProuter
-   SAP Landscape Management (LaMa)

**SAP Administration**

-   SAP Installation & Configuration
-   System Copy & Refresh
-   Client Copy
-   SAP Kernel Upgrades
-   Support Package Stack (SPS)
-   Enhancement Packages (EHP)
-   SAP Transport Management System (TMS)
-   CTS / CTS+
-   ChaRM
-   SAP Start/Stop Procedures

**Databases**

-   SAP HANA
-   Oracle Database
-   Microsoft SQL Server
-   IBM Db2
-   SAP ASE

**Operating Systems**

-   Linux
-   SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
-   Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
-   Windows Server

**Cloud Platforms**

-   Microsoft Azure
-   AWS
-   Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
-   SAP RISE
-   SAP BTP

**High Availability & Disaster Recovery**

-   SAP HANA System Replication
-   High Availability (HA)
-   Disaster Recovery (DR)
-   Backup & Recovery
-   Load Balancing

**Automation & DevOps**

-   Shell Scripting
-   Python
-   Ansible
-   Terraform (Preferred)
-   Git
-   Jenkins
-   CI/CD

**Monitoring Tools**

-   SAP Solution Manager
-   SAP EarlyWatch
-   SAP Focused Run
-   Cloud Monitoring Tools

**Preferred Skills**

-   Experience with SAP cloud migration projects.
-   Experience with SAP RISE and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
-   Knowledge of containerized infrastructure and Kubernetes is a plus.
-   Experience integrating SAP systems with enterprise applications.
-   Strong understanding of infrastructure architecture and networking concepts.
-   Familiarity with ITIL processes and enterprise operational standards.
-   Experience working in Agile delivery environments.

**Soft Skills**

-   Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
-   Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
-   Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
-   Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
-   Strong planning, documentation, and organizational skills.
-   Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

**Preferred Certifications**

-   SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP S/4HANA System Administration
-   SAP Certified Technology Specialist – SAP HANA
-   SAP Certified Technology Associate – OS/DB Migration
-   SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
-   Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (Preferred)
-   AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (Preferred)
-   Eligibility to work in Egypt.

## Apply

[Apply at Valleysoft](https://apply.workable.com/valleysoft-1/j/878B1445FA/apply)

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