About this role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior SAP Basis Consultant to join our SAP Technology team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the administration, architecture, and optimization of SAP landscapes, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across all SAP systems. This role involves strategic planning, project leadership, and hands-on technical expertise in both on-premises and cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the administration and operation of SAP systems landscapes (ECC, S/4HANA, SAP BTP, etc.)Design and implement SAP system landscapes, including upgrades, migrations, and patching in close co-operation with the application team and the providerManage and optimize system performance, capacity planningEnsure compliance with security policies, user and role administration, and system auditsCollaborate with the provider teams (network, storage, OS, upgrades) to ensure seamless SAP operationsSupport SAP HANA database administration and tuningDrive automation and standardization of SAP Basis processesProvide technical leadership in SAP projects, including cloud transformation and integration initiativesMentor junior consultants and provide expert guidance to internal stakeholdersClose collaboration with the external data center provider
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field7+ years of experience in SAP Basis administrationStrong expertise in SAP NetWeaver, S/4HANA, SAP HANA, and SAP cloud servicesExperience with SAP system migrations (e.g., upgrades, cloud migration)Familiarity with SAP BTP, SAP Cloud Connector, and hybrid system landscapesProficient in system monitoring tools and performance tuningKnowledge of backup/recovery strategies and high availability setupsFluent in EnglishPreferred Skills:
SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate)Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilities What we offer
Being part of a global IT team of thousands of colleagues working on various innovations and tasks, there is always an opportunity to grow and move into different directions within our corporation.
Working in Agile environment with an inspiring team of various regions and cultures.Contributing to concept, design and implementation of global solutions to thousands of users worldwide.https://www.continental.com/en/career/working-at-continental/fields-of-work/it-needs-you/
On top of that you can expect the following benefits:
Individual development planning based on your personal needs and targets (e. g. mentoring, trainings or global internal Software Academy)Some days working from home after ramp-up (unless workshops etc. require physical presence)Paid leave (e. g. birthday, marriage)Agile and collaborative workstyleOpportunity to make a differenceEmployee discountsAn international team across 5 locations in a globally active organizationLife insuranceHealth insurancePantry vouchersSabbatical optionIf this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values Trust For One Another, Passion to Win and Freedom to Act, we are looking forward receiving your application.
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