Position Title : SAP Basis Administrator
Job Location : San Jose, CA(Onsite)
Joining mode : Long Term Contract
Job Description : We are seeking an experienced SAP Basis Administrator / Integration Architect to lead, support, and optimize SAP S / 4HANA environments. This role requires deep expertise in SAP Basis, HANA administration, system integrations, and infrastructure-level troubleshooting. The position is fully onsite, with preference for candidates willing to relocate.
Key Responsibilities
- SAP System Installation, Configuration & Upgrades : Plan, install, configure, and upgrade SAP S / 4HANA, Fiori, SLT, SolMan, SAP Router, and related components
- Perform OSDB migrations, Unicode conversions, and SSO configuration
- Manage SSL certificates and system-level security
- Landscape Management & Operations : Lead and support implementation and conversion projects for S / 4HANA
- Configure and manage the Transport Management System (TMS)
- Schedule and monitor background jobs
- Apply support packages, kernel upgrades, and maintain profile parameters
- Manage system refreshes, client copies, exports / imports, and data archiving
- High Availability, Backup & Recovery : Set up and support backup, recovery, and High Availability / Disaster Recovery (HADR) solutions
- Work with native HANA tools and OS-level scripts for reliable DR strategy execution
- Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting : Use SQL traces, stored procedures, and system tuning for performance optimization
- Troubleshoot OS-level and SAP system issues; analyze logs, apply OSS notes, and conduct root cause analysis
- Configure and monitor Early Watch reports and health checks
- Integration & Automation : Integrate SAP HANA with remote systems and manage connectivity / access
- Conduct SAP Quick Sizer assessments for sizing
- Automate SAP Basis tasks using scripting (shell, Python, etc.)
- Create and maintain SOPs, documentation, and architecture standards
- Support Requirements : Provide on-call support on a weekday / weekend rotation
- Work closely with cross-functional teams on system issues and enhancements
Must-Have Qualifications
7+ years of SAP Basis Administration with strong HANA expertiseHands-on experience with SAP S / 4HANA implementations, migrations, and conversionsProficiency in SQL scripting, stored procedures, and performance optimizationDeep understanding of SAP HANA platform (installation, upgrades, tuning, integration)Experience with OSDB migrations, Unicode conversions, and DMO toolsStrong background in HADR configurationProven experience in incident management and root cause analysisStrong Linux OS administration skills in SAP environmentsNice-to-Have Skills
SAP SLT experienceExposure to SAP Data ServicesSAP sizing experience (SAP Quick Sizer)Advanced automation scriptingKnowledge of remote access methods for SAP HANASAP S / 4HANA and OSDB Migration certificationsExperience creating Adobe-standard documentation