SAP Basis Consultant

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Purpose: The role of a Consultant (SAP Basis Consultant) will have a strong focus placed on: managing and supporting SAP systems ( i.e. SAP ECC 6 and Hana ), ensuring their optimal performance and functionality, handling tasks like system installation, configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting, as well as managing database, security, and user access within the SAP environment. , System administration; i.e. Basis administration , involving in maintenance, system upgrade, setting up of system jobs, monitoring and analyzing system logs and other administrative activities. As well as the required technical skills we are looking for someone who is solutions driven and thrives in working in a team to achieve overall service and project delivery goals The role holder needs to be able to work autonomously, whilst also being a supportive team player who is colleague focused and committed to delivering quality SAP solutions with consideration of business process and controls They will have a ‘Can do’ attitude and flexible to support other domains/streams or carry out other activities as the need arises Strong personal resilience with proven ability to work under tight timeframes and juggling multiple projects in parallel is also required Proven ability to plan effectively and take accountability for delivery and complete multiple initiatives to improve the operational efficiency highly desired Proven ability to coach and mentor more junior team members Essential Capabilities: Install and configure SAP systems, including SAP applications and databases Admin and manage SAP databases, including backups, restores, and performance tuning. Monitor SAP system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing system performance Manage transport requests, ensuring changes are moved between different SAP environments. Apply SAP support packages, patches, and kernel upgrades to maintain system stability and enhance functionality. Implement and maintain backup and recovery procedures to safeguard critical data and ensure business continuity. Diagnose and resolve complex system issues, including database problems, network connectivity, and application performance issues. Manage user accounts, roles, and authorizations within the SAP system. Understand various operating systems like Windows Server and Linux. Understand network concepts like routers, firewalls, DNS servers, and VPN technologies. Experience: It is expected that the role holder will most likely have the following experience: Successfully completed multiple full lifecycle projects as a lead SAP Basis consultant 7 Years+ proven experience of functional operations support on large/global SAP Experience in SAP ECC 6 administration Experienced in IT Service management including risk management Solid understanding of current and emerging SAP technology trends around SAP ECC 6 and Hana Previous experience with integration between SAP and to other third-party systems (both cloud and on-premise) Functional experience in self-serve applications is desirable Previous experience in the Financial Services industry is highly regarded Hands on expertise in use of automation/productivity tools such as Selenium, Winshuttle, Auto SDK, Pega is beneficial Expertise to work in and on/offshore based team Additional Capabilities: Excellent documentation and engaging communication skills with proven ability to clearly articulate complex technical issues in plain language to stakeholders Strong focus on quality and attention to detail Strong commitment to quality delivery Time management skills are a must, along with the ability to be flexible and creative Ability to investigate, analyse and provide design improvement recommendations for consideration Ability to provide knowledge transfer to team members to enable on-going support and train end users Able to work effectively in a team with technology partners, located onshore/offshore, providing leadership and extensive expertise in optimising delivery models. Qualification Requirements: Degree or tertiary education in Technology/Computing discipline preferred Desirable for certifications in SAP Show more Show less