SAP Release Engineer

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SAP Release Specialist in Dubai. The role involves managing IT service releases, ensuring integration, and automating processes. Candidates should have over 7 years in IT with a strong focus on SAP and ITIL, along with expertise in automation tools. This position offers a chance to influence IT and SAP programmes in a transformative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of IT experience in SAP release and deployment management.
• Strong understanding of ITIL processes and IT service management.
• Experience with automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end release process across SAP and non-SAP platforms.
• Define and execute release plans, including rollback and contingency steps.
• Ensure release packages are tested, verified, and production-ready.
• Automate release and rollback workflows.
• Maintain accurate release records in the CMDB.

Skills

SAP

Release Management

Stakeholder Management

ITIL

Automation Tools

Education

ITIL Foundation

CSM

RTE

PMP or Equivalent

Tools

Jenkins

Ansible

Octopus Deploy

Job description

The SAP Release Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing IT service releases into production, with a particular focus on SAP environments. This role ensures seamless integration of software and infrastructure changes, working across agile and traditional teams to maintain release quality and compliance.

Client Details

A progressive organisation undergoing digital transformation, with a strong focus on IT service excellence and innovation. The team operates within a corporate function, collaborating across business units to deliver scalable and secure technology solutions.

Description

• Own the end-to-end release process across SAP and non-SAP platforms.
• Define and execute release plans, including rollback and contingency steps.
• Ensure release packages are tested, verified, and production-ready.
• Automate release and rollback workflows to reduce manual effort and risk.
• Maintain accurate release records in the CMDB and ensure audit readiness.
• Monitor release progress and proactively manage risks and issues.
• Lead post-release reviews and embed lessons learned into future cycles.

Profile

• Minimum 7+ years of IT experience, including SAP release and deployment management.
• Strong understanding of ITIL processes and IT service management.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible, Octopus Deploy).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Preferred certifications: ITIL Foundation, CSM, RTE, PMP or equivalent.

Job Offer

Step into a high-impact role with visibility across enterprise-wide IT and SAP programmes. You'll lead automation and release innovation in a fast-paced, transformation-driven environment. Collaborate with top-tier teams in data, infrastructure, and while shaping how technology gets delivered.

Skills

SAP AND Release