
Job Overview
Location
Washington Dc, Washington, USA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Data Engineer
Date Posted
March 1, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Senior Solution Architect, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and optimizing the technical architecture for our CFO Control Tower solutions, ensuring high availability, robust performance, and stringent security.
- • You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, and engineering, to translate complex business requirements into scalable and efficient technical designs.
- • A key responsibility will be leading the design and implementation of high-availability and disaster recovery strategies specifically tailored for CFO Control Tower environments, ensuring business continuity.
- • You will be responsible for monitoring the overall health, performance, and security of the SAP Technology stack, which includes SAP SAC, SAP HANA Database, SAP BusinessObjects, and SAP Data Services.
- • This involves proactively diagnosing and resolving technical issues, identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks, and optimizing system configurations for peak efficiency.
- • You will design and implement comprehensive database backup and recovery strategies, including regular backups, rigorous restoration testing, and coordinated disaster recovery drills to guarantee data integrity and availability.
- • Maintaining and enhancing database security will be paramount, involving the implementation of robust access controls, encryption mechanisms, and ensuring strict adherence to industry regulations and internal organizational policies.
- • You will perform essential regular maintenance tasks, such as applying system updates and patches, and conducting performance tuning to ensure the smooth and uninterrupted operation of the SAP landscape.
- • Developing and maintaining detailed system documentation, including installation procedures, configuration guides, and operational runbooks, will be crucial for knowledge transfer and operational consistency.
- • You will take the lead in troubleshooting critical incidents, providing swift and effective resolutions, and conducting thorough root cause analyses to prevent recurrence, working collaboratively with all involved teams.
- • Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior system administrators and other team members is a vital aspect of this role, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
- • Staying abreast of the latest SAP HANA releases, updates, and industry best practices is essential, and you will evaluate their potential impact on all operational aspects.
- • You will lead and foster interdepartmental collaboration to ensure the secure transit of enrichment data into the financial management system, maintaining data integrity and security throughout the process.
- • Furthermore, you will lead and promote best practices in team development and performance enhancement, focusing on both formal SAP technology stack expertise and informal code stacks such as PowerShell, Python, Java, and Javascript.
- • You will be tasked with designing agile solutions that incorporate various data integration points, including flat files and API Endpoints, to further enrich the financial management system and provide deeper insights.
- • This role requires a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, specifically AWS and/or Azure, for hosting and managing SAP products, ensuring their optimal performance, security, and availability.
- • You will contribute to the strategic direction of the CFO Control Tower by evaluating new technologies and methodologies that can enhance its capabilities and efficiency.
- • The position involves working with a Washington DC-based customer, requiring effective communication and collaboration across different time zones and organizational structures.
- • You will be a key player in ensuring the financial management system is robust, secure, and capable of supporting critical business operations through advanced data analytics and architectural design.
- • This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of financial control and data management within a dynamic organization, leveraging cutting-edge SAP and cloud technologies.
Skills & Technologies
Python
JavaScript
Java
AWS
Azure
Senior
Remote
About SMX (Cloud & Infrastructure Services) Ltd.
SMX provides end-to-end cloud, cybersecurity and managed infrastructure services to enterprises and government agencies across the United Kingdom and Europe. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in London with regional hubs, the company designs, migrates, secures and operates hybrid and multi-cloud environments built on Microsoft Azure, AWS and Google Cloud. Core offerings include 24Ă—7 managed services, modern workplace transformation, compliance, data protection and cost optimisation, supported by ISO 27001-certified processes and dedicated UK-based engineering teams.


