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Senior SAP Basis Engineer (Remote)
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior SAP Basis Engineer to join a global IT team supporting complex SAP landscapes. In this role, you will be responsible for the administration, optimization, and reliability of SAP systems, ensuring high performance, security, and alignment with business objectives.
This is a fully remote position, ideal for someone who thrives in an autonomous work environment while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with distributed teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Administer, maintain, and optimize SAP systems including S/4HANA, ECC, BW, Solution Manager, and related components
* Plan and execute installations, upgrades, patches, and migrations across on-premise and cloud environments (Azure)
* Monitor system performance, troubleshoot critical incidents, and perform performance tuning to ensure stability and availability
* Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes across SAP landscapes
* Collaborate with development, functional, and infrastructure teams on enhancements, new implementations, and ongoing operations
* Review and interpret detailed business and technical requirements to ensure alignment between business needs and IT capabilities
* Coordinate and plan SAP upgrades and project-related activities
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and system optimization
* Create and maintain technical documentation for SAP systems and processes
* Ensure compliance with internal IT standards, security policies, and best practices
* Perform technology scouting, run proof-of-concepts, evaluate new solutions, and collaborate with vendors
* Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members when required
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
* 8+ years of hands-on experience in SAP Basis administration
* Strong expertise in SAP architecture, including S/4HANA, ECC, and SAP BW
* Proven experience with SAP upgrades and migrations, including cloud environments (Azure)
* Solid database administration experience (SAP HANA, Oracle, or SQL Server)
* Strong understanding of SAP security concepts and role-based access control
* Experience with monitoring tools such as SAP Solution Manager, EarlyWatch Alerts, and system monitoring utilities
* Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with strong attention to detail
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in remote environments
* Business-level English proficiency
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working in Agile environments
* Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and processes
* SAP Basis or SAP HANA certification is an advantage
Key Traits & Behaviors
* Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting
* Transparent and open communicator, willing to share progress and address challenges openly
* Strong team-oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration and knowledge sharing
* Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with SAP innovations and best practices
Senior SAP Basis Engineer (Remote)
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior SAP Basis Engineer to join a global IT team supporting complex SAP landscapes. In this role, you will be responsible for the administration, optimization, and reliability of SAP systems, ensuring high performance, security, and alignment with business objectives.
This is a fully remote position, ideal for someone who thrives in an autonomous work environment while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with distributed teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Administer, maintain, and optimize SAP systems including S/4HANA, ECC, BW, Solution Manager, and related components
* Plan and execute installations, upgrades, patches, and migrations across on-premise and cloud environments (Azure)
* Monitor system performance, troubleshoot critical incidents, and perform performance tuning to ensure stability and availability
* Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes across SAP landscapes
* Collaborate with development, functional, and infrastructure teams on enhancements, new implementations, and ongoing operations
* Review and interpret detailed business and technical requirements to ensure alignment between business needs and IT capabilities
* Coordinate and plan SAP upgrades and project-related activities
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and system optimization
* Create and maintain technical documentation for SAP systems and processes
* Ensure compliance with internal IT standards, security policies, and best practices
* Perform technology scouting, run proof-of-concepts, evaluate new solutions, and collaborate with vendors
* Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members when required
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
* 8+ years of hands-on experience in SAP Basis administration
* Strong expertise in SAP architecture, including S/4HANA, ECC, and SAP BW
* Proven experience with SAP upgrades and migrations, including cloud environments (Azure)
* Solid database administration experience (SAP HANA, Oracle, or SQL Server)
* Strong understanding of SAP security concepts and role-based access control
* Experience with monitoring tools such as SAP Solution Manager, EarlyWatch Alerts, and system monitoring utilities
* Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with strong attention to detail
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in remote environments
* Business-level English proficiency
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working in Agile environments
* Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and processes
* SAP Basis or SAP HANA certification is an advantage
Key Traits & Behaviors
* Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting
* Transparent and open communicator, willing to share progress and address challenges openly
* Strong team-oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration and knowledge sharing
* Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with SAP innovations and best practices