Senior SAP Basis Engineer

Description

We are looking for a proactive Senior SAP Basis Engineer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the administration, configuration, and optimization of SAP systems to ensure their performance, security, and reliability. This role is pivotal in driving system improvements, collaborating with cross functional teams, and supporting strategic initiatives to align IT systems with business needs.

This is a remote role, and we are seeking someone who thrives in a flexible, independent work environment while maintaining strong communication and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

Administer and maintain SAP systems, including S/4HANA, ECC, BW, Solution Manager, and associated components.

Perform installations, upgrades, patches, and migrations of SAP systems in on premise and cloud environments (Azure).

Monitor system performance, troubleshoot critical incidents and problems, and implement performance tuning to ensure system stability and reliability.

Support disaster recovery and backup procedures for SAP landscapes.

Collaborate with development, functional, and infrastructure teams to support system enhancements, new implementations, and ongoing maintenance.

Review, interpret and respond to detailed business requirements specifications to ensure alignment between customer expectations and current or future ICT capability.

Coordination/Planning of Upgrades and Projects.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing system optimizations and automation opportunities.

Prepare and maintain technical documentation for SAP systems and processes.

Ensure compliance with standards and policies, and security best practices.

Technology scouting and run proof of concepts/Propose new solutions, liaise with vendors and define global IT infrastructure standards in SAP Landscape.

Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members when needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

8+ years of experience in SAP Basis administration.

Strong knowledge of SAP architecture, including hands on experience with S/4HANA, ECC, and SAP BW.

Experience with SAP migrations and upgrades, including those in cloud

Experience with SAP migrations and upgrades, including those in cloud environments (Azure environments).

Expertise in database administration (HANA, Oracle, or SQL).

Strong understanding of SAP security concepts and role-based access control.

Experience with system monitoring tools such as SAP Solution Manager and SAP EarlyWatch Alerts.

Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, with attention to detail.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially in remote work environments.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with Agile.

Familiarity with ITIL framework and processes.

Certification in SAP Basis or HANA administration is a plus.

Key Traits and Behaviors:

Proactive and self-driven, capable of working independently in a remote driven environment.

Transparent and open communicator, willing to share progress and admit mistakes.

Team-oriented mindset with a strong focus on collaboration and helping others succeed.

Job Title: Senior SAP Basis Engineer

Location: Basel, Switzerland

Job Type: Contract

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