About this role
Principal Activities (in order of importance):
1)Reporting & Analytics
• Create and maintain reports using:
• BEx Analyzer / Query Designer
• SAP Analysis for Office
• Enable integration with tools like Power BI where required
• Translate vague requirements into data models and reports
• Can explain BW outputs to non-technical users
2)Data Modeling & Design
• Design and develop InfoObjects, DSOs, InfoCubes, CompositeProviders
• Build scalable data models aligned to business requirements
3)ETL / Data Integration
• Develop and manage ETL processes (data extraction, transformation, loading)
• Work with standard SAP extractors (SD, MM, FI) and custom data sources
4)ABAP Development (BW-specific)
• Develop start routines, end routines, and expert routines
• Enhance BW functionality using ABAP programming
5)Performance Optimization
• Optimize data loads and reporting performance
• Monitor and improve query performance
6)System Monitoring & Support
• Monitor BW jobs, process chains, and data loads
• Troubleshoot data inconsistencies and failures
• Troubleshooting data inconsistencies, failed loads, performance issues
7)Integration with SAP Systems
• Integrate BW with:
• SAP ECC / S4
• External systems and APIs
• Ensure proper data flow across systems
8)Documentation & Testing
• Prepare technical design documents
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and UAT support
• Maintain audit-ready documentation (important for compliance environments, as seen in BW encryption/data handling use cases)
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Functional / Business Skills
• Understanding of business (sales, finance, operational) data flows
• Ability to translate business requirements into BW solutions
Technical Skills
• SAP BW 7.5 / BW on HANA
• Data modeling (InfoObjects, DSO, MultiProvider)
• ETL design & data warehousing concepts (Star Schema, LSA++)
• ABAP for BW (routines, enhancements)
• Reporting tools: BEx, Analysis for Office
• SAP Extractors (SD, MM, FI) – preferred
Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical & problem-solving ability
• Stakeholder communication (business + IT)
• Documentation and structured thinking
• Think root-cause, not symptoms and structure problems logically.
• Clear, structured explanations to stakeholders
Education & Experience
• Min 6 years' experience in SAP BW / BI projects
• Bachelor's / Master's in IT, Engineering, or Business Informatics
• 4+ Experience in end-to-end BW implementation or support projects
Work Environment & Benefits
• Office-based with flexibility for remote work
• Competitive salary and benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development support