Senior / Principal Utilities Architect & AI Engineer (SAP)
Employment: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Long-term
Experience: 5+ years
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior / Principal Utilities Architect & AI Engineer to join an innovative technology company operating at the intersection of SAP Utilities and Artificial Intelligence.
The company is developing a next-generation platform designed to support energy and utility providers in their digital transformation and operational processes. The role combines deep SAP Utilities expertise with emerging AI technologies such as Knowledge Graphs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), intelligent indexing, and vector search.
Key Responsibilities
Provide deep functional and technical expertise in SAP S/4HANA Utilities
Understand the typical SAP architecture and business processes of energy and utility providers
Work hands-on with SAP Utilities systems and understand processes beyond a purely conceptual or consulting level
Bring expertise in areas such as:
Market Communication
Device Management
Billing and invoicing processes
Metering concepts and related processes
Ideally, contribute at developer or technical architecture level where required
Understand adjacent SAP products and technologies relevant to the Utilities environment
Bridge Between Utilities & AI
Work closely with Utilities consultants to translate business processes, data structures, and domain relationships into structured, machine-readable knowledge
Develop and maintain Utilities-specific Knowledge Graphs
Structure domain knowledge so that it can be effectively consumed by AI systems
Help define and continuously improve the indexing strategy for AI and RAG applications
Analyze why information may not be correctly retrieved by AI systems and identify improvements
Act as a key interface between functional experts and the technical AI engineering team
Explore and evaluate new approaches in:
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Vector Search
AI-powered knowledge management
Prototype ideas and solutions using Python and relevant Machine Learning libraries
Evaluate emerging AI technologies and assess their applicability to SAP Utilities
Contribute your own ideas for how AI can transform SAP implementations and Utilities processes
Help shape the technical direction of an innovative AI platform
Requirements
5+ years of professional experience in the SAP Utilities environment, with strong practical expertise
At least 3 years of experience working in Utilities
Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA Utilities
Strong knowledge of typical Utilities processes and the SAP architecture of energy providers
Practical, hands-on experience working with SAP Utilities systems
Experience with areas such as Market Communication, Device Management, Billing, and/or Metering
Ability to structure complex functional knowledge and translate it into models that can be consumed by technology and AI systems
Strong interest in Artificial Intelligence, RAG, Knowledge Graphs, indexing, and related technologies
Willingness and ability to learn, experiment, and work with emerging AI technologies
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both functional and technical teams
Fluent German is mandatory, as the role involves working with German-speaking colleagues, customers, and documentation
Willingness to travel approximately 30% for customer meetings and team collaboration at different locations
Nice to Have
Practical experience with Python
Experience with Machine Learning libraries
Hands-on experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Knowledge of Knowledge Graphs or Graph Machine Learning
Experience with Multi-Agent AI
Experience working at the interface between SAP consulting and software engineering
Experience with SAP-related technologies and products used in the Utilities ecosystem
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