Senior Sap Basis Consultant

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior SAP Technology Consultant to join our client's team in the enterprise technology sector. In this role, you will contribute to executing complex SAP environments, focusing on S/4HANA conversions and cloud operations, ensuring system stability and driving technical decisions.Responsibilities

• Execution of readiness checks, CVI, and SDM/SDNI processes for S/4HANA conversions and migrations.
• Perform end-to-end kernel upgrade execution and manage file distribution across instances.
• Conduct full lifecycle SUM execution, including SPDD/SPAU adjustments and troubleshooting upgrade issues.
• Install and maintain SAP add-ons via SAP Patch Manager (SPAM) and handle Transport of Copies (TOC) for transport management.
• Analyze work processes and troubleshoot performance issues using tools like SM50/SM66 and dpmon.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (Shell, Python) for upgrades, monitoring, and routine tasks.
• Act as the final escalation point for complex issues, performing root cause analysis and system recovery.
• Ensure SLA adherence and process compliance (ITIL awareness).
• Mentor and train team members.
• Handle tickets, perform root cause analysis, and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Lead installation, configuration, migration, and upgrade activities.
• Define and enforce operational processes.
• Maximize system uptime and manage BASIS activities.
• Collaborate with functional teams on cutover strategies and post‑implementation support.

Qualifications

• Strong practical expertise in SAP migrations to S/4HANA and upgrades.
• Up to 12 years of SAP Basis experience.
• Advanced English proficiency for global communication.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of HANA, NetWeaver, Linux, HA/DR, and automation/scripting (Shell, Python).
• Experience with SAP Solution Manager or Focused Run for system monitoring.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven hands‑on SAP Basis skills and experience with brownfield migrations (on‑prem → cloud).
• Experience with hyperscalers (AWS/Azure/GCP) and cloud connectivity/operations.
• Familiarity with Technical Managed Services and ITSM (incident, problem, change).
• Working knowledge of DB concepts (HANA, ASE, Sybase, Oracle) and coordination with DBAs.
• Strong stakeholder management, presentation, communication and customer‑focus skills.
• Ability to work in European time zones and with cross‑cultural teams.
• High Availability setup (Unix/Windows).
• SAP BASIS server administration and RCA for escalated issues.
• Kickstart environment setup and maintenance.
• End‑to‑end SAP lifecycle implementations for global clients.
• SAP version and EHP upgrades.
• Performance tuning, capacity planning, and troubleshooting across app, DB, and OS.
• Strong understanding of NetWeaver components (EP, PI, BI, ECC, CRM, SRM, SolMan, TREX, MDM).
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong documentation and MS Office skills (Project, Visio).
• Customer‑centric mindset with high adaptability.
• Ability to manage unforeseen situations and drive value.
• Production systems and data center operations experience.
• Server migration, patching, and upgrade experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP certifications (S/4HANA, HANA, Cloud).
• Experience with SAP BTP.
• Experience in Lift & Shift, Brownfield, and Greenfield migration approaches.
• Certifications in SAP BASIS, NetWeaver, Solution Manager, OS/DB Migration.
• Strong knowledge of SAP modules and best practices (S4 Hana a plus).
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies.

Equal Opportunity

Representing 165 nationalities worldwide, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state and/or local laws.

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