Senior Consultant-SAP Basis

Job Description

Job Description:

We’re looking for an experienced SAP Basis Consultant with strong hands-on expertise across SAP BTP, RISE with SAP upgrades and migrations, OS/DB Migration, and advanced proficiency with SAP SUM (Software Update Manager). The ideal candidate will lead system conversion and migration activities (including S/4HANA transformations) and ensure robust platform stability, performance, security, and compliance across cloud and on-prem landscapes.

Job Locations:-Bangalore , Bhubaneswar, Pune , Chandigarh, Kolkata, Mysuru, Mangalore

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end Basis Administration
• Install, configure, and maintain SAP systems (ECC/S/4HANA, BW, PO, SolMan, etc.) across RISE/private cloud/public cloud/on-prem.
• Manage client copy, transports, system refreshes, user/role administration, and RFC/SM59 connectivity.
• RISE with SAP Upgrades & Migrations
• Lead system conversions (e.g., ECC to S/4HANA) using SAP SUM (DMO/MC).
• Plan and execute RISE migrations, including downtime-optimized approaches and maintenance planner workflows.
• Perform OS/DB migration (heterogeneous/homogeneous), manage HANA DB migrations, and handle Unicode conversion where applicable.
• SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform)
• Coordinate Basis foundations for BTP services (Cloud Foundry/Kyma), connectivity (Cloud Connector), destinations, security, and integration (SAP CI/PI).
• Support extensions/integrations between BTP and core SAP systems; ensure secure and performant operations.
• Performance, Availability & Security
• Monitor and tune application server and database performance (HANA/ASE/Oracle/MS SQL).
• Implement HA/DR, backup/restore, system hardening, audit readiness, and patching (kernel/support packages).
• Ensure SNC/SSO, certificates, SAP Note implementation, and security audits (SUIM/SOH/RSUSR).
• Tools & Monitoring
• Use SAP SUM, SWPM, Maintenance Planner, SPAM/SAINT, DBA Cockpit, HANA Studio, Solution Manager, Focused Run, or SAP Cloud ALM for lifecycle management.
• Automate routine tasks using Shell scripting/Ansible/Python (nice-to-have).
• Documentation & Stakeholder Management
• Create runbooks, migration plans, cutover strategies, and post-migration validation documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (app, infra, network, security) and provide on-call support during critical events.
  

Must-Have Qualifications

• 4–8 years of hands-on SAP Basis experience.
• Deep expertise in SAP SUM (DMO/System Conversion/Migration) for S/4HANA and RISE landscapes.
• Proven Upgrade & Migration experience: RISE, OS/DB Migration, HANA migrations, Unicode (as applicable).
• Experience with SAP BTP foundations: Cloud Connector, Destinations, Security, and connectivity to SAP ERP/S/4HANA.
• Strong in performance tuning, transport management, kernel/hotfix updates, support pack stack upgrades.
• Proficient with Solution Manager / Cloud ALM and HANA administration (backup/restore, traces, sizing, monitoring).
• Solid understanding of networking (ports, FQDN, load balancers, proxies), certificates, and SSO/SNC.
  
  

Preferred/Good-to-Have

• Experience with Downtime-Optimized Conversion and Near-Zero Downtime techniques.
• Exposure to RISE private cloud operations and coordination with hyperscalers (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Familiarity with SAP Security Baselines, GRC, and audit/compliance.
• Knowledge of automation (Ansible, Terraform basics) and DevOps pipelines for change orchestration.
• Experience with SAP CPS/Redwood, Job Management, and Interface Monitoring.
  
  

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science/Engineering/IT or equivalent.
• Preferred Certifications:
• SAP Certified Technology Associate – System Administration (SAP HANA)
• SAP Certified Technology Professional – System Conversion to S/4HANA
• SAP BTP certifications (Administration/Integration) (nice-to-have)
  

Soft Skills

• Strong ownership, attention to detail, and structured problem-solving.
• Clear communication with business and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, customer-facing environments with on-call rotation.
  
  

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