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.