IT Senior Architect

Additional Locations: Costa Rica-Heredia

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At our company, we value diversity and believe it is our greatest strength. We are committed to empowering women, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Our belief is that your diversity enriches our work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. Additionally, we have a Gender Equality Policy that reflects our commitment to fairness and equality in the workplace.

HybridRoles:

Boston Scientific's hybrid workplace includes Working from Home and onsite. You will have the opportunity to discuss details in the interview. 

About the Role: 

Boston Scientific is looking for an experienced Architect to support SAP Analytics Transformation program on S4/B4 services and analytics around SAP Functional Areas such as Sales and Marketing, Plant Maintenance, Logistics, Capital Equipment, etc.

This role is part of our business transformation program named Magellan (S4 HANA business transformation). This person will be the primary technical owner, which includes development, enhancement, documentation, and support of system functionality in SAP and partnership with other Analytics development teams. In addition, the person will analyze, design, document, test and deliver business systems and Information System process solutions to meet business requirements.

Technically the resource shall have over 5 years of expertise in SAP HANA Analytics, BW, SAP CDS views, ABAP, and SAP Functional Areas. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and demonstrate leadership and architectural qualities, particularly in SAP ECC, SAP S4, BW4, and HANA environments.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product owners and key business stakeholders to understand customer business processes and needs, incorporating this understanding into technical and process improvement recommendations.
• Evaluate business needs and recommend appropriate solutions that adhere to global design standards.
• Lead activities related to capturing business needs, developing solution approaches and designs, and implementing solutions within the Service to Cash processes, working with internal and external cross-functional groups.
• Demonstrate technical leadership by staying current on new technologies and balancing multiple priorities to ensure alignment with internal and external cross-functional groups.
• Perform SAP S4 Service System Configuration as part of the solutioning process and evaluate new capabilities.
• Adhere to project plans, tasks, and deliverables; identify dependencies and resource requirements.
• Communicate project status, escalate issues, and manage deliverables with technical resources to timelines.
• Ensure quality and completeness of required technical documentation per IS methodology and processes.
• Lead and drive resolution to technical issues, including diagnosis of problems, recommendations for workarounds, and defect correction.
• Analyze, design, construct, test, and implement system or application enhancements, recommending alternatives when multiple options are available.
• Provide subject matter expertise in S4 Service Management.
• Knowledge of API Integration and relevant technologies will be an added advantage.
• Experience with Fiori Apps related to S4 Service is beneficial.

Behavioral Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including oral, written, and listening skills, with a track record of communicating complex concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff, including senior executive levels.
• A positive attitude, innovative and creative thinker.
• Responsible risk-taking and risk management.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and design-oriented mindset.
• Strong technical documentation skills.
• Analytical in the use of technology and troubleshooting.
• Ability to manage product direction and implementation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience with SAP modules.
• Experience with SAP ECC6 and/or S4HANA.
• In-depth functional and configuration expertise in SAP SM (Service Management), including SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) and SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) modules.
• Experience working with Notifications and Service Orders/Preventive Maintenance/Sales processes/Contract and Warranty processes and pricing.
• Previous experience as a leading member of a large enterprise SAP development team with assignments in all phases of the software lifecycle.
• Knowledge of pricing, credit management, customer master, and other basic demand functionality.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people in other areas across the enterprise to accomplish desired outcomes.
• Work closely and partner with Senior Architects and External Technology Partners.
• Advanced English level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with S4 service core processes and the ability to bridge the gap between current functionality and future functionality for service management.
• Deep technical acumen in the S4 Service Management module.
• Experience with Medical Device or Life Sciences is beneficial.
• Experience with Advanced Variant Configuration.
• Exposure to Agile & Product Team Methodology is a plus.

Requisition ID: 597530

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • Career Growth

At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination, and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.