SAP Basis Architect

What you will do

The SAP Basis Architect is responsible for supporting a complex Global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) landscape, consisting of SAP and non-SAP systems managed on AWS. Collaborating with a team of high-performing individuals, including Basis experts and cloud SMEs, the primary focus will be on assisting to ensure the resilience, compliance, and security of our 24x7 regulated and mission-critical global ERP platform. Additionally, the role will contribute to the execution of platform activities for the ERP Modernization program, including the S/4HANA implementation and subsequent operations after go-live.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist in executing the roadmap and lifecycle of the SAP platform, ensuring the reliability, security, and compliance of SAP and non-SAP components.
• Support the operation and maintenance of the SAP platform on AWS in alignment with organizational strategy.
• Contribute to establishing or refining playbooks and standards for platform activities such as periodic maintenance.
• Perform periodic operational activities to enhance platform stability, including monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and root cause analysis.
• Assist in implementing support packages, release upgrades, kernel upgrades, system refreshes, and other lifecycle activities using automation tools like Solution Manager, SAP LaMa, and SAP ChaRM.
• Help develop and maintain automation scripts for routine maintenance tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Assist in operationalizing cybersecurity strategies for continuous monitoring, prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Assist in managing SAP systems in validated (GxP) and SOX environments with a strong focus on quality.
• Communicate clearly with peers, customers, and senior management.

What we expect of you

Basic Qualifications:

• Masters degree and 1 to 3 years of Computer Science, IT or SAP related field experience OR
• Bachelors degree and 3 to 5 years of Computer Science, IT or SAP related field experience OR
• Diploma and 7 to 9 years of Computer Science, IT or SAP related field experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience managing SAP landscapes in cloud, specifically with systems such as SAP ECC, S/4HANA, ATTP, GTS, GRC, BW, ATC, GIS, Onapsis, Content Server, and various third-party add-ons.
• Exposure to AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, CloudFormation for infrastructure as code, and CloudWatch, etc.
• Understanding in SAP HANA database administration, printer management, job scheduling, etc.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Knowledge of AWS and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) services, assisting in their implementation to enhance the reliability of the SAP platform.
• Working experience in DevOps methodologies within SAP.
• Familiarity with AI/ML, GenAI to implement advanced technologies in optimizing SAP solutions and driving innovation.

Professional Certifications (please mention if the certification is preferred or mandatory for the role):

• SAP Certified Technology Associate (preferred)
• Agile Certified Practitioner (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Adaptability and flexibility in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative
• Critical thinking and decision-making abilities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and multicultural team environment