SAP Database Specialist

SAP Basis Architect Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP Basis Architect to design, implement, and maintain SAP systems across various environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain SAP environments (including SAP ECC, BW on HANA, BOBJ, Fiori, BTP, CPI, and other SAP ABAP and JAVA stack systems) on Oracle & HANA database and Azure-based platforms.
• Perform regular system monitoring and ensure optimal system performance.
• Manage and optimize Oracle & SAP HANA databases, including backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes.
• Implement and manage SAP system landscapes across different environments (development, testing, production) and cloud platforms (Azure).
• Ensure proper system architecture and design for SAP systems and associated applications.
• Conduct regular performance tuning of SAP systems to ensure high system availability and efficiency, focusing on Oracle and HANA databases and BW on HANA environments.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in both the application and database layers.
• Manage SAP systems on Azure Cloud (SAP on Azure), including setting up and maintaining SAP infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration between SAP HANA and other cloud-based services.
• Work with cloud architects to scale SAP solutions effectively within Azure, focusing on performance, security, and compliance.
• Expertise in Oracle database administration, including installation, patches, upgrades, and performance tuning.
• Manage and optimize SAP HANA database environments, ensuring high availability and backup strategies.
• Plan and execute SAP system upgrades, including patching and updates for SAP software, databases (Oracle and HANA), and cloud infrastructure (Azure).
• Coordinate and support SAP system upgrade projects to ensure minimal downtime and business continuity.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to SAP environments, including application crashes, database performance issues, and connectivity problems between SAP components.
• Collaborate with SAP functional teams to resolve issues impacting business processes.
• Implement SAP security best practices, including user roles and authorization management.
• Ensure SAP system compliance with organizational and regulatory standards, including data protection and disaster recovery.
• Document system configurations, changes, and troubleshooting steps.
• Provide regular reports on system performance, downtime, and improvements.
• Work closely with functional consultants, developers, and other IT teams to ensure SAP environments are aligned with business requirements.
• Provide expert-level support for day-to-day operations and troubleshooting.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with SAP BASIS administration, specifically with SAP ECC, PO, CRM, BOBJ, BTP, BW on HANA, and SAP HANA databases.
• Experience with Oracle database administration in SAP environments.
• Proven experience working with SAP on Azure Cloud and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Strong expertise in SAP HANA administration, including HANA database management, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Solid understanding of Oracle database management in SAP environments (installation, backup, recovery, tuning).
• Familiarity with SAP Cloud Platform and integration with Azure.
• SAP Administration certification or equivalent SAP certifications.
• Azure certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus.
• Experience with SAP Solution Manager, SAP NetWeaver, SAP Cloud Platform, SAP Fiori, and other SAP tools.

Bonus Requirements:

• Knowledge of SDLC methodologies and Agile principles.
• Prioritization of tasks using Agile frameworks such as Scrum.
• Data analysis skills using SQL and reporting tools.