Senior SAP Basis Consultant - Support & Administration

Description :

Position : Senior SAP BASIS Consultant.

Experience : 7-10 Years.

Location : Coimbatore / Chennai.

Mode of Work : Work from Office.

Job Description :

- Lead end-to-end SAP BASIS administration across SAP NetWeaver, S/4HANA, and ECC environments.

- Drive technical planning, installations and upgrades (support packs, kernel, database) and manage complex landscape migrations.

- Manage ABAP and Java stacks, including system installations, patching, and troubleshooting.

- Provide hands-on DBA support for HANA, Sybase ASE, and MaxDB, including backup/recovery, performance tuning, and database upgrades.

- Manage and maintain SAP new-dimension products such as BW, Portal, CRM, SRM, CPI/IS, GRC, and Solution Manager.

- Implement and manage High Availability (HA) setups, system replication, and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies.

- Execute system refreshes, client copies, transport management, and SAP archiving activities.

- Perform proactive capacity planning, system sizing, and database growth analysis.

- Oversee change and release management processes using CHARM, Solution Manager, and other ITSM platforms.

- Administer and optimize SAP Solution Manager, including configuration, monitoring, and integration with managed systems.

- Develop and manage custom UNIX/Linux shell scripts for automation and alerting mechanisms.

- Monitor system health using EWA, CCMS, OS tools, and third-party solutions such as Nagios, Dynatrace, and Azure Monitor.

- Conduct and coordinate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for complex performance and stability issues.

- Ensure compliance through audit support, system hardening, and adherence to SAP security guidelines.

- Lead cutover planning and technical downtime minimization strategies for go-lives and upgrades.

- Mentor and guide junior BASIS team members; build a strong internal knowledge base and SOPs.

- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, security, application, and cloud teams.

- Maintain strong client relationships and act as a technical advisor during project discussions and escalations.

Additional Requirements :

- Open to supporting 24x7 operations and handling critical incidents in rotational shifts or on-call schedules.

- Stay current on emerging SAP technologies including SAP BTP, RISE with SAP, Cloud Connector, and cloud hosting platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Desired Skills :

- Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).

- Proven ability to lead teams, manage conflicts, and resolve high-pressure situations.

- Ability to handle multiple projects while maintaining high delivery standards.

- Passion for continuous learning and exploring emerging SAP technologies.