IT Technology Services Senior Specialist - SAP Basis, HANA

Job Description

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What you’ll build

• You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality day-to-day service delivery by defining, tracking, and meeting ambitious KPIs and SLAs.
• You will provide advanced technical expertise in BASIS and database technologies—particularly HANA.
• You will collaborate across teams to streamline processes, enhance automation, and deliver proactive operations services along with effective alert-reduction programs.
• You will manage and prevent escalations by taking proactive steps and driving initiatives that boost operational resilience and customer satisfaction.
• You will proactively monitor alerts and maintain system stability by analyzing issues and implementing timely corrective actions with clear mitigation plans, in 24*7 operations
• You will drive continuous improvement initiatives to address customer pain points, streamline processes, and enhance service delivery. Also optimize standard operating procedures through automation and deliver proactive, on-demand operational services, including alert-reduction programs for all stakeholders.

What you’ll bring

• 10 years of experience in SAP Basis ( mainly in ABAP & Java), SAP Operations, and SAP Monitoring, with strong expertise across SAP systems, HANA databases, and the supporting infrastructure components.
• Hands-on proficiency with monitoring platforms such as SAP Solution Manager, CCMS, FRUN, and various third-party tools.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose system issues effectively using logs, traces, and alert outputs, supported by strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Experience implementing preventive measures and stabilizing complex SAP environments to ensure consistent performance and reliability. A solid understanding of Linux/Unix and networking fundamentals further strengthens your technical foundation.
• Additionally, you bring experience in problem management and structured root-cause analysis methodologies, enabling you to drive continuous improvement and long-term operational stability.

Where you belong

• RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition is one of the key deployment options for our customers cloud transformation.
• It provides a comprehensive cloud infrastructure and managed service offerings to our customers as an essential part of the overall Cloud Strategy of SAP.
• Under RISE with SAP, SAP allows customers to run their SAP S/4 HANA and other SAP applications in a managed private cloud environment either in SAP’s own datacentres, IaaS Hyperscalers, SAP Premium Suppliers or in customers’ own existing datacentres.
• Within the Customer Services & Delivery (CS&D) Board area, the mission of the Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS) Delivery organization is to run and operate SAP’s private cloud offering.
• The Enhanced Operation Service is part of SAP Enterprise Cloud Services Delivery organization. This is a dedicated team which will focus on leading and optimizing strategic customers’ end-to-end delivery and operation model, during the customer’s cloud transformation journey.

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Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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Requisition ID: 438074 | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid