C01 - SAP S/4HANA BASIS Engineer (RISE)

Job Summary

This role will play a key part during the implementation phase, working closely with SAP, system integrators, and business stakeholders, before transitioning into managing and optimising the production SAP landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Implementation Phase

• Support SAP S/4HANA on RISE implementation activities from project initiation through go-live
• Coordinate with SAP RISE operations, system integrators, and hyperscaler teams (Azure)
• Perform SAP BASIS setup, including system provisioning, configuration, and landscape planning
• Manage transports, client strategy, system refreshes, and technical cutover activities
• Support SAP kernel upgrades, SPS implementation, and technical readiness checks
• Assist with SAP security setup, including user management, roles, authorisations, and audit requirements
• Support system integrations (RFC, IDoc, CPI, PI/PO, SLT, etc.) within SAP BTP
• Participate in SIT, UAT, go-live preparation, and hypercare support
• Ensure compliance with RISE standards, SLAs, and SAP best practices

Post Go-Live / Operational Phase

• Provide ongoing SAP BASIS and technical operations support for SAP S/4HANA on RISE (e.g. user administration)
• Monitor system health, performance, background jobs, dumps, locks, and interfaces
• Manage incidents, problems, and changes in coordination with SAP and external vendors
• Perform regular system maintenance, including patches, upgrades, and transport management
• Support disaster recovery testing, system availability, and business continuity planning
• Continuously optimise system performance and stability
• Maintain system documentation and operational procedures
• Provide on-call and production support as required

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Strong hands-on experience in SAP BASIS administration for SAP S/4HANA
• Minimum 6 years of experience working in RISE with SAP environments (implementation and/or operations)
• Solid understanding of SAP HANA database concepts
• Experience with SAP transports, system copies, refreshes, and upgrades
• Knowledge of SAP security and authorisation concepts
• Strong troubleshooting, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• SAP BASIS, SAP S/4HANA, and/or SAP HANA certifications are preferred