This contract with our central government client is for a SAP Basis Technical Consultant for 18 months. The role is located in Reading and requires 100% of time onsite Responsibilities include:
* Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) guidance and perform core BASIS activities such as systems/servers’ administration, transports management, Fiori launchpad configurations, web dispatcher/router setup, high-availability, and disaster recovery setup, database administration, performance tuning, etc.
* Review and integrate all application requirements, including functional, security, integration, performance, quality, and operations requirements.
* Review and integrate technical architecture requirements.
* Provide input into final decisions regarding hardware, network products, system software, and security.
* Install, configure, and maintain SAP systems.
* Provide technical support for SAP systems.
* Perform system upgrades and patches to ensure the system is up to date.
* Monitor and optimize system performance.
* Create and maintain technical documents and procedures.
* Collaborate with other teams to design, implement, and manage SAP systems.
* Participate in change management processes.
Requirements
* SAP BASIS background
* Installing SAP
* BASIS technical support
* Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels (internal and external)
* Administrating the SAP system and working with auditors
* STRONG BASIS experience would be desirable.
* 2-3 implementations of SAP would be good
* Technical SAP experience would be beneficial.
* Very hands on role
* Understanding of other databases would be beneficial (Oracle)
Qualifications:
* 10+ years of SAP Basis administration experience in large environments, preferably running SAP Business Suites including S/4 HANA.
* Proficiency in SAP system performance tuning and troubleshooting.
* At least 3 years of experience in monitoring and troubleshooting HANA and Oracle databases.
* Participation in a minimum of 2-3 implementations of SAP systems.
* Ability to take ownership of work activities and bring them to a timely and efficient conclusion.
* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with technical and non-technical multi-functional teams across regions.
* Proven problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
* Led the implementation of SAP systems across multiple technical landscapes.