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SAP Technical Architect roles qualify for STEM OPT because they draw on computer science, information systems, or engineering degrees covered under STEM CIP codes. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total work authorization, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and you complete a valid I-983 training plan.
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This position is located at our Headquarters location in Bismarck, ND. Oversee the design, alignment and implementation of technology architecture and administration of SAP. Provide strategic planning, technical expertise, and collaboration with various stakeholders and is used to drive innovation and success in IT. Translate the organization’s requirements and goals into technical design.
Essential Duties
- Develop and maintain the organization's enterprise architecture blueprint, encompassing IT systems, applications, data, processes, and infrastructure, aligned with IT and business objectives and strategies.
- Oversee the management of SAP systems deployed in the cloud, ensuring optimal configuration and performance in cloud environments.
- Work with functional consultants to support the integration of business processes within the RISE architecture.
- Manage and optimize SAP Fiori applications, ensuring a smooth user experience and integration with back-end systems.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design and develop applications and solutions on SAP BTP, ensuring they meet business requirements.
- Facilitate seamless integration of SAP solutions with other cloud services and applications, enabling efficient data flow and business processes.
- Administer user access and roles in alignment with RISE best practices, ensuring secure access to cloud-based applications.
- Ensure compliance with security policies and regulations, addressing any vulnerabilities in the cloud environment.
- Participate in change management processes for system updates, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
- Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and changes, and provide regular reports on system performance and health.
- Support the deployment of innovative technologies and solutions within the SAP landscape, enabling businesses to leverage advanced capabilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, computer or software engineering or related field; or
- Associate’s degree in computer science, information technology, computer or software engineering, or related field and 2 years of related experience; or
- A high school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED) and 4 years of related experience.
- A valid driver’s license.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and to move about the office building, occasional reaching below and above shoulder level, constant use of keyboard/computer and other office productivity machinery, bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination.
Key Skills
- Introductory knowledge of application development and lifecycles; implementation of applications; procedural language; Structured Query Language (SQL), C#, Java, and relational database concepts.
- Ability to communicate and clearly exchange accurate information.
- Ability to develop plans, procedures and goals; present information to others; and work under stress to complete projects within deadlines.
- Basic knowledge of computer system networking and architecture.
- Ability to prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to manage and deliver technical solutions.
Applicants interested in this opening should go to careers.basinelectric.com to apply. Employees must apply through Careers in SAP SuccessFactors.
Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.
POSITION PURPOSE
This position is located at our Headquarters location in Bismarck, ND. Oversee the design, alignment and implementation of technology architecture and administration of SAP. Provide strategic planning, technical expertise, and collaboration with various stakeholders and is used to drive innovation and success in IT. Translate the organization’s requirements and goals into technical design.
Essential Duties
- Develop and maintain the organization's enterprise architecture blueprint, encompassing IT systems, applications, data, processes, and infrastructure, aligned with IT and business objectives and strategies.
- Oversee the management of SAP systems deployed in the cloud, ensuring optimal configuration and performance in cloud environments.
- Work with functional consultants to support the integration of business processes within the RISE architecture.
- Manage and optimize SAP Fiori applications, ensuring a smooth user experience and integration with back-end systems.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design and develop applications and solutions on SAP BTP, ensuring they meet business requirements.
- Facilitate seamless integration of SAP solutions with other cloud services and applications, enabling efficient data flow and business processes.
- Administer user access and roles in alignment with RISE best practices, ensuring secure access to cloud-based applications.
- Ensure compliance with security policies and regulations, addressing any vulnerabilities in the cloud environment.
- Participate in change management processes for system updates, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
- Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and changes, and provide regular reports on system performance and health.
- Support the deployment of innovative technologies and solutions within the SAP landscape, enabling businesses to leverage advanced capabilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, computer or software engineering or related field; or
- Associate’s degree in computer science, information technology, computer or software engineering, or related field and 2 years of related experience; or
- A high school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED) and 4 years of related experience.
- A valid driver’s license.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and to move about the office building, occasional reaching below and above shoulder level, constant use of keyboard/computer and other office productivity machinery, bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination.
Key Skills
- Introductory knowledge of application development and lifecycles; implementation of applications; procedural language; Structured Query Language (SQL), C#, Java, and relational database concepts.
- Ability to communicate and clearly exchange accurate information.
- Ability to develop plans, procedures and goals; present information to others; and work under stress to complete projects within deadlines.
- Basic knowledge of computer system networking and architecture.
- Ability to prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to manage and deliver technical solutions.
Applicants interested in this opening should go to careers.basinelectric.com to apply. Employees must apply through Careers in SAP SuccessFactors.
Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in SAP Technical Architect
Verify your degree qualifies under STEM CIP codes
SAP Technical Architect roles typically qualify under CIP codes for computer science, information systems, or computer engineering. Cross-check your transcript against the STEM Designated Degree Program List published by DHS before you apply, so you catch any mismatch early.
Build an I-983 training plan around SAP architecture goals
Your I-983 must map specific SAP deliverables to learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. Document system design tasks, integration work, and architecture decisions as structured training milestones your DSO and employer both sign off on.
Filter employers by confirmed E-Verify enrollment
Employers hiring STEM OPT students must be enrolled in E-Verify. Use Migrate Mate to search SAP Technical Architect roles filtered by E-Verify participation, so you spend time only on employers who can legally extend your work authorization.
Target large enterprises with active SAP implementation cycles
Companies mid-way through S/4HANA migrations or major SAP rollouts need senior technical architects urgently. Roles tied to active projects have faster hiring timelines, giving you more runway before your current OPT period expires.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before evaluating an offer
SAP Technical Architect salaries vary significantly by geography and employer size. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before signing, so your offer satisfies DOL wage requirements from day one.
Start H-1B cap-gap planning during your final OPT year
If your employer intends to sponsor an H-1B, registration opens in March for an October 1 start. Your cap-gap protection covers you only if the H-1B petition is filed before your EAD expires, so initiate the employer conversation at least six months out.
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Find SAP Technical Architect JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does an SAP Technical Architect role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree falls under a STEM-designated CIP code such as computer science, information systems, or computer engineering and the role directly applies that field. The job title alone doesn't determine eligibility. Your DSO must confirm the CIP code match, and your employer must complete the I-983 training plan documenting how the SAP architecture work connects to your degree.
What must an employer do to hire me on STEM OPT as an SAP Technical Architect?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, sign your I-983 training plan, and provide structured training tied to your degree field. They don't sponsor your STEM OPT extension directly. The extension is granted by USCIS based on your DSO's I-20 update. However, if the employer isn't on E-Verify, the extension is invalid regardless of how the role is structured.
How do I find SAP Technical Architect jobs where employers are already E-Verify enrolled?
Migrate Mate surfaces SAP Technical Architect roles filtered by E-Verify participation, so you don't waste time on employers who can't legally support your STEM OPT. You can also cross-check any employer's E-Verify enrollment status directly through the E-Verify employer search tool maintained by DHS before accepting an offer.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an SAP Technical Architect role?
The I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, practical skills you'll develop, and how the employer will supervise and evaluate your progress. For an SAP Technical Architect, this typically includes system design, integration architecture, S/4HANA configuration, and solution governance. Both you and your employer sign it, and your DSO reviews it before submitting the STEM OPT extension application to USCIS.
What happens to my work authorization if my employer files an H-1B petition on my behalf while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your employer submits a properly filed H-1B petition before your STEM OPT EAD expires, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. If selected in the lottery and approved, your H-1B status begins October 1. If not selected, you must stop working on October 1 unless you have another valid status. Confirm the petition is filed on time with your employer's immigration counsel and track the receipt notice from USCIS.
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