sap basis solution architect/ Senior Consultant

SAP BASIS Lead / Solution Architect

Position Overview We are looking for an experienced SAP BASIS Lead / Solution Architect with 8+ years of expertise in SAP BASIS, SAP HANA, S/4HANA, SAP BTP and SAP Cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for SAP technical architecture, landscape design, implementation, upgrades, migrations, high availability, disaster recovery, cloud transformation and production support across complex SAP landscapes. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design, architecture, implementation and administration of SAP BASIS landscapes across on-premise and cloud environments. • Design and implement SAP technical solutions for SAP ECC, S/4HANA, HANA, BW, BI, PI/PO, Fiori, GRC, GTS and Solution Manager environments. • Plan and execute SAP S/4HANA implementations, upgrades, conversions and migrations, including Greenfield and Brownfield programs. • Perform SAP system installations, upgrades, patching and technical migrations using SUM, DMO and SWPM. • Lead SAP HANA database administration, performance tuning, optimization, upgrades and troubleshooting. • Design and implement SAP HANA High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions. • Execute database migration projects, including Oracle-to-HANA migrations and cloud-based SAP migrations. • Architect and administer SAP on Azure/AWS cloud platforms, including SAP workload migrations and cloud infrastructure integration. • Lead SAP BTP administration, service activation, account setup, destinations, Cloud Connector and Data Provisioning Agent configuration. • Configure and support SAP BTP SSO, IAS/IPS and security integrations. • Support SAP Datasphere connectivity with SAP HANA, ABAP, BW and non-SAP systems. • Design and manage integrations using JDBC/ODBC, APIs, Open Connectors, Cloud Data Integration and SAP Integration Suite. • Manage SAP Cloud ALM implementation, administration, monitoring and operational activities. • Design and maintain transport management strategies, transport routes and SAP change management processes. • Provide technical leadership for SAP Solution Manager, including ChaRM, Technical Monitoring, BPMon, BPCA, Focused Build and Active Control. • Manage SAP landscape monitoring, performance optimization, capacity planning and technical troubleshooting. • Plan and execute OS/DB patching, SAP kernel upgrades, support pack upgrades and add-on installations. • Implement and optimize SAP database performance through table partitioning, parameter tuning, NSE and buffer cache optimization. • Work closely with SAP RISE/ECS partners, infrastructure teams, security teams, network teams and application teams. • Gather and analyze functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, scalability, reliability, availability and maintainability. • Develop technical architecture documents, solution designs, roadmaps, estimates and release plans. • Conduct Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to validate proposed technical solutions and reduce implementation risks. • Provide technical leadership during critical production incidents, escalations and complex troubleshooting. • Ensure technical documentation, operational procedures and knowledge-transfer activities are maintained. Required Technical Skills • SAP BASIS: Installation, configuration, administration, upgrades, patching and troubleshooting • SAP HANA: Installation, administration, migration, HA/DR, performance tuning and optimization • SAP S/4HANA: Implementation, conversion, upgrade and migration • SAP BTP: Administration, Cloud Connector, destinations, IAS/IPS, Data Provisioning Agent and services • SAP Datasphere: Connectivity, data provisioning and integration • SAP Solution Manager: ChaRM, Technical Monitoring, BPMon, BPCA, Focused Build and Active Control • SAP Cloud ALM • SAP PI/PO/AEX • SAP Fiori / SAP Gateway • SAP BW / BI / BOBJ • SAP GTS / GRC / APO • SAP Transport Management / STMS • SAP SUM / DMO / SWPM • Database technologies: HANA, Oracle, Sybase and SQL Server • Operating Systems: Linux and Windows • Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure and AWS • Shell scripting and automation • Backup, restore, HA and DR technologies • SAP performance monitoring and troubleshooting Cloud & Architecture Experience The candidate should have strong experience in: • SAP cloud transformation and migration • SAP workloads on Microsoft Azure and AWS • SAP HANA Cloud • SAP BTP architecture and administration • SAP Datasphere connectivity and integration • Cloud Connector and Data Provisioning Agent • Hybrid SAP landscapes • Network connectivity between SAP cloud and on-premise environments • Technical architecture and solution design • High availability and disaster recovery architecture Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline. • Master's degree in Business Administration or equivalent is an advantage. • 15+ years of hands-on SAP BASIS experience. • Strong experience working with large, complex SAP landscapes. • Strong client-facing and stakeholder-management skills. • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and communication skills. Preferred Certifications • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) • Microsoft Azure for SAP Workloads – Specialty (AZ-120) • SAP S/4HANA conversion / migration training or certification • Relevant SAP BASIS / HANA / BTP certifications are an advantage. Key Competencies SAP BASIS | SAP HANA | S/4HANA | SAP BTP | SAP Datasphere | SAP Solution Manager | Cloud Architecture | Azure | AWS | SAP Migration | HANA HA/DR | SAP Upgrades | DMO | SUM | SWPM | SAP Cloud ALM | PI/PO | Fiori | Technical Architecture | Production Support