JD - Senior SAP BASIS Consultant
Position: Senior SAP BASIS Consultant
Experience: 7-10 Years
Location: Coimbatore / Chennai
Mode of Work: Work from Office
Job Description
- Lead end-to-end SAP BASIS administration across SAP NetWeaver, S/4HANA, and ECC environments.
- Drive technical planning, installations and upgrades (support packs, kernel, database) and manage complex landscape migrations.
- Manage ABAP and Java stacks, including system installations, patching, and troubleshooting.
- Provide hands-on DBA support for HANA, Sybase ASE, and MaxDB, including backup/recovery, performance tuning, and database upgrades.
- Manage and maintain SAP new-dimension products such as BW, Portal, CRM, SRM, CPI/IS, GRC, and Solution Manager.
- Implement and manage High Availability (HA) setups, system replication, and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies.
- Execute system refreshes, client copies, transport management, and SAP archiving activities.
- Perform proactive capacity planning, system sizing, and database growth analysis.
- Oversee change and release management processes using CHARM, Solution Manager, and other ITSM platforms.
- Administer and optimize SAP Solution Manager, including configuration, monitoring, and integration with managed systems.
- Develop and manage custom UNIX/Linux shell scripts for automation and alerting mechanisms.
- Monitor system health using EWA, CCMS, OS tools, and third-party solutions such as Nagios, Dynatrace, and Azure Monitor.
- Conduct and coordinate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for complex performance and stability issues.
- Ensure compliance through audit support, system hardening, and adherence to SAP security guidelines.
- Lead cutover planning and technical downtime minimization strategies for go-lives and upgrades.
- Mentor and guide junior BASIS team members; build a strong internal knowledge base and SOPs.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, security, application, and cloud teams.
- Maintain strong client relationships and act as a technical advisor during project discussions and escalations.
Additional Requirements
- Open to supporting 24x7 operations and handling critical incidents in rotational shifts or on-call schedules.
- Stay current on emerging SAP technologies including SAP BTP, RISE with SAP, Cloud Connector, and cloud hosting platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Desired Skills
- Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage conflicts, and resolve high-pressure situations.
- Ability to handle multiple projects while maintaining high delivery standards.
- Passion for continuous learning and exploring emerging SAP technologies.
