Lead SAP Basis Technical Consultant

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned Lead SAP Basis Technical Consultant who can take full ownership of SAP landscape architecture and ensure seamless technical operations across on-premise and cloud environments. This position is ideal for someone with deep SAP Basis expertise, strong experience in BTP (Business Technology Platform), and hands-on leadership in release management and CHaRM processes.

You will design, implement, and optimize complex SAP infrastructures, guiding cross-functional teams through upgrades, migrations, and cloud transformations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of SAP system landscapes including S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, PO/PI, and Solution Manager.
• Manage all SAP Basis administration tasks — installation, configuration, kernel upgrades, transport management, and performance tuning.
• Architect and operate SAP BTP and SAP Cloud Platform solutions including integration, extensions, and security setup.
• Define and execute HA/DR architectures to ensure system reliability and minimal downtime.
• Establish Change Request Management (CHaRM) workflows and release cycles using SAP Solution Manager.
• Drive system monitoring, patching, and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and compliance.
• Collaborate with functional, development, and infrastructure teams to enable smooth system integration and consistent release delivery.
• Oversee SAP upgrades, RISE with SAP transformations, and ECC-to-S/4HANA migration projects.
• Along with operational excellence, the role requires maintaining robust security, backup, and audit compliance consistent with international standards like ISO and GDPR.
• Mentor junior Basis engineers, standardize procedures, and promote automation wherever possible.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of strong experience in SAP Basis administration and technical leadership.
• Proven expertise in SAP Landscape Architecture, Sizing, and Cloud Deployment Models.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), Integration Suite, and Cloud Connector.
• Deep understanding of CHaRM, Release Management, and Transport Governance using Solution Manager.
• Proficient in SAP HANA database administration, backup/recovery, system refresh, and optimization.
• Experience managing SAP workloads on Azure, AWS, or GCP cloud environments.
• Knowledge of Solution Manager 7.2, System Monitoring, and Maintenance Planner tools.
• Strong communication, documentation, and leadership abilities with an eye for process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP Certified Technology Associate (HANA, OS/DB Migration, or BTP).
• Experience with SAP Cloud ALM or RISE with SAP projects.
• Exposure to automation and orchestration tools (Terraform, Ansible, or Azure DevOps).
• Background in carve-out, greenfield, and hybrid system implementations.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead enterprise-scale SAP transformations.
• Work with cutting-edge cloud and BTP technologies.
• Collaborate with global teams driving innovation and technical excellence.
• Competitive compensation and a culture that rewards expertise and ownership.