You can make a difference

At KARL STORZ, we take pride in helping patients 
through some of the toughest journeys of their lives.
We are making contributions that matter. 
Regardless of your role, YOU improve patients’ lives every day.

Get to know us and join our team as

SAP Solution Architect

Job Function:  IT
Location: 

El Segundo, CA, US, 90245

Work Location (for field-based positions): 
Work Flexibility:  Hybrid
Pay Range: 
Job ID:  5673

About KARL STORZ

From the operating room to surgery centers and everywhere in between KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.

As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients' lives around the world.

About the Role

As an SAP Solution Architect, you will serve as the technical leader for SAP development across both on-premise and cloud environments, driving the design, architecture, and delivery of enterprise SAP solutions that support critical business operations. You'll partner with business stakeholders, functional analysts, infrastructure teams, and external vendors to build scalable, secure, and innovative SAP solutions while ensuring alignment with SAP best practices and KARL STORZ development standards.

This role combines hands-on development expertise with enterprise architecture responsibilities, requiring deep knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, ABAP, Fiori, UI5, SAP BTP, and cloud integrations. You'll also mentor offshore development teams, lead technical design initiatives, and help shape the future of our SAP landscape.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. Domestic travel up to 20% with occasional international travel may be required.

What You'll Do

  • Design, architect, and deliver SAP technical solutions across SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business Suite, and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
  • Partner with business stakeholders and functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Lead technical design sessions and oversee the development of custom SAP applications, RICEFW objects, interfaces, and integrations.
  • Develop and enhance SAP applications using ABAP, Fiori, UI5, OData, RAP, CAP, and modern SAP development frameworks.
  • Manage SAP system upgrades, releases, environment synchronization, transport management, and technical support activities.
  • Lead code reviews, establish development standards, and ensure high-quality, maintainable SAP solutions.
  • Troubleshoot complex production issues through root cause analysis while improving system performance and stability.
  • Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security, Basis, and Cloud teams to support enterprise SAP operations.
  • Manage technical delivery for custom development, integrations, data migration, and cloud transformation initiatives.
  • Mentor offshore development teams and ensure successful project execution while maintaining SAP best practices.
  • Evaluate emerging SAP technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve business processes and operational efficiency.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
  • 15+ years of SAP technical development experience supporting enterprise SAP environments.
  • Expert-level experience with SAP ABAP, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), SAP Fiori, UI5, and SAP Cloud Integration.
  • Extensive experience developing RICEFW objects, custom enhancements, interfaces, workflows, reports, and forms.
  • Strong understanding of SAP architecture, Clean Core principles, cloud technologies, and enterprise integration strategies.
  • Experience integrating SAP with enterprise applications using SAP CPI, MuleSoft, Salesforce, APIs, and web services.
  • Hands-on experience with Eclipse, Business Application Studio (BAS), Web IDE, RAP, CAP, CDS Views, and OData services.
  • Proven ability to lead enterprise SAP projects while managing multiple priorities and technical stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and business audiences.

What Will Make You Successful

  • SAP Certifications in ABAP Development, SAP S/4HANA Development, or SAP Integration Suite.
  • Experience with SAP Idoc/EDI integrations and common EDI transaction sets.
  • Knowledge of Vistex, Esker, OpenText, Vertex, ProcessWeaver, or similar SAP ecosystem solutions.
  • Experience implementing AI-driven solutions, intelligent automation, and emerging SAP technologies.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring offshore development teams and driving technical excellence.
  • A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to influence enterprise architecture decisions and deliver scalable business solutions.

Why KARL STORZ?

Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team creating medical innovations that truly make a difference. Beyond technology, you'll be part of a culture that values talent as its greatest asset, empowering you to contribute to a mission that improves patient care worldwide.

Ready to make an impact? Apply to be our next SAP Solution Architect and help us build the future of MedTech together.

 
 
 

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Eligible Employee Benefits

  • Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and access to pet insurance, too!
  • 3 weeks vacation accrual for full time roles,* paid holidays plus paid sick time too
  • Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 66.67% (4%) of the employee’s first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
  • Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
  • HSA Savings Accounts with company contribution
  • Life, STD & LTD Insurance
  • We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! - Tuition pre-imbursement
  • Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
  • And much more!
    * Field sales, internships, and roles that are regularly scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for vacation, except where required by law.

    Non-employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not eligible to participate in the KARL STORZ benefits program.

    KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employees must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.

The pay range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member’s base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.

KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices, and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at taoperations@karlstorz.com.


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