SAP Basis – Database & Automation Specialist

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Key Responsibilities

A) SAP Database Administration (in an TDI Landscape)

As a Database Specialist, you will take responsibility of SAP database setup & operations in a Tailored Datacenter Integration (TDI) environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure high availability, performance, and stability of SAP databases, specifically SAP HANA
• Manage and optimize SAP HANA-based database systems in production environments
• Implement and maintain security and governance standards
• Drive automation of database administration tasks
• Own and continuously improve:
  • Backup & Recovery concepts
  • Disaster Recovery strategies and processes
• Perform root cause analysis and problem resolution for database-related issues
• Collaborate with SAP Basis and infrastructure teams on system lifecycle activities

Technical Focus

• SAP HANA architecture and operations for e.g.:
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • SAP BW
  • SAP EWM
  • SAP GTS and related systems
• Performance monitoring and tuning on the database layer
• Plan and test Database lifecycle management
  • Prepare and coordinate patching, upgrades, migrations

B) Automation & DevOps Engineering

You will play a key role in driving automation, standardization, and modernization across SAP platform operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation solutions for SAP infrastructure and operations
• Develop and maintain standard and custom automations
• Enable and support DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and operational workflows
• Integrate SAP operations with modern toolchains and monitoring solutions
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure scalable and repeatable processes

Tools & Technologies

• Programming & scripting: Python
• Automation frameworks: Ansible, Terraform
• Version control & pipelines: Git, CI/CD Pipelines
• Development environment: VS Code
• Container & platform tools: Rancher
• Monitoring & observability: Grafana
• APIs and system integration technologies

Working Environment

• Hybrid SAP landscape (On-Prem + Cloud)
• Global setup with distributed teams across multiple time zones (“Follow the Sun”)
• Close collaboration with SAP Basis, infrastructure, and application teams
• Agile and DevOps-oriented working model

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Strong database understanding (mandatory)
• SAP HANA fundamentals (preferred)
• Solid SQL skills for system management and optimization
• Experience with SAP Basis operations (Associate level)
• Understanding of SAP system architecture and dependencies

Automation & DevOps Skills

• Practical experience with:
  • Python scripting
  • Ansible / Terraform
  • Git-based workflows
  • CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of modern infrastructure and cloud concepts
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools

Architecture & System Thinking

• Strong architecture understanding across SAP and infrastructure layers
• Ability to analyze complex system landscapes and dependencies
• Capability to bridge SAP Basis and automation domains as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Soft Skills & Expectations

Mindset & Work Style

• High level of proactivity and ownership
• Strong self-motivation and initiative
• Continuous learning mindset:
  • Deep expertise in core areas
  • Broadening knowledge across adjacent topics
• Problem-solving mentality, driven by:
  • Creativity
  • Curiosity
  • Efficiency

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written English)
• Ability to work transparently in a global team environment
• Strong collaboration across functional and regional boundaries

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Creation and maintenance of technical documentation using:
  • Markdown
  • Architecture diagrams (e.g., Mermaid)
• Clear and structured documentation of processes, systems, and automation workflows

Core Competencies

• SAP Basis fundamentals combined with:
  • Advanced database expertise (HANA focus)
  • Strong automation capabilities
• Ability to act as a bridge between traditional SAP operations and modern DevOps practices
• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented thinking

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert who:

• Takes full ownership of their domain
• Actively drives improvements and automation
• Thrives in a complex, global SAP environment
• Combines deep technical expertise with a broad, forward-looking mindset

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