SAP Senior Data Engineer

Envision Employment Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced SAP Enterprise Data Platform Reporting Lead in Dubai. This leadership role involves designing, developing, and managing finance and procurement reporting solutions using Azure-based platforms like Azure Data Factory and Tableau. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in SAP reporting and analytics and will ensure data quality and governance in reporting processes. The position offers an opportunity to drive impactful business insights and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in SAP reporting and analytics.
• Expertise in Azure Cloud Infrastructure and Tableau.
• Hands-on experience in data governance and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of reporting solutions.
• Architect and manage reporting solutions on Azure Data Platform.
• Define and enforce data governance frameworks.

Skills

SAP Reporting

Data Management

Azure Data Platforms

Tableau

Data Governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Tableau

Job description

Job Summary

Our partner is undergoing a major digital transformation and is seeking an experienced SAP Enterprise Data Platform Reporting Lead to design, develop, and manage finance and procurement reports, dashboards, and analytics within the Azure-based Enterprise Data Platform (Azure Data Factory, ADLS, Databricks).

This hands-on, leadership role requires expertise in utilizing SAP data, the Azure cloud ecosystem, and Tableau visualization to drive impactful business insights.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for reporting solutions end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and real-time access to critical business data for decision-making.

This position requires deep technical expertise in SAP Basis, S/4HANA system administration, cloud technologies, and a hands-on approach to managing and optimizing both the SAP S/4HANA landscape and SAP BTP infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

1. SAP Data Reporting & Analytics: Lead the design, development, and implementation of financial and procurement reports, dashboards, and analytics within the SAP Enterprise Data Platform. Utilize SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) data to create business-driven, real-time reporting solutions for Finance and Procurement teams. Work closely with business stakeholders to define reporting requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
2. Azure Cloud Data Platform Integration: Architect, develop, and manage reporting solutions on Azure Data Platform, including Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), and Databricks. Integrate SAP data with Azure services to build efficient ETL pipelines and ensure seamless reporting capabilities across systems. Implement and manage data pipelines, ensuring data quality, accuracy, and consistency within the data lake environment.
3. Tableau Visualization and Reporting: Lead the creation of interactive and visually compelling reports and dashboards in Tableau. Design intuitive user interfaces for stakeholders to access and interpret critical business data easily. Optimize Tableau reports for performance, scalability, and user experience.
4. Data Governance & Quality: Define and enforce data governance frameworks to ensure reporting and analytics are built on high-quality, consistent, and compliant data. Collaborate with data owners to establish data quality rules, validation checks, and automated monitoring to guarantee data integrity. Ensure compliance with relevant data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
5. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Work directly with business stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain to understand reporting needs and define KPIs. Provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with business goals and strategic priorities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including SAP, Azure, and Tableau developers, to implement and deliver end-to-end reporting solutions.
6. Performance Optimization: Identify and implement strategies for optimizing data extraction, transformation, and reporting processes to ensure resource efficiency and high responsiveness. Monitor data flows and performance metrics across the Azure Data Platform and Tableau environment to resolve issues and enhance reporting capabilities.
7. Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Stay updated with the latest SAP, Azure, and data analytics technologies and trends. Integrate innovative approaches into reporting and analytics. Promote a culture of continuous improvement in reporting processes to keep the organization at the forefront of data-driven decision-making.
8. Training & Knowledge Sharing: Conduct training sessions for business users and technical teams to ensure effective use of reporting tools and data platforms. Mentor junior data analysts and consultants to develop their technical and business skills in reporting and analytics.

Requirements:

1. Professional Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of hands-on experience in SAP reporting, analytics, and data management, including Finance and Procurement reporting. Proven expertise in Azure Cloud Infrastructure (ADF, ADLS, Databricks) and Tableau. Strong experience building ETL pipelines and integrating SAP systems with Azure-based platforms. Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and SAP Finance and Procurement modules. Hands-on experience in data governance, data quality management, and analytics solutions for large enterprises.
2. Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related fields. Relevant certifications in SAP (e.g., SAP S/4HANA), Azure, or Tableau are highly desirable.
3. Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Azure cloud technologies (ADF, ADLS, Databricks), data modeling, data integration, scalable data solutions in SAP and Azure. Advanced proficiency in Tableau for report/dashboard design, optimization, and deployment. Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA data models for Finance and Procurement.
4. Process and Methodologies: Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (Jira, Confluence). Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices in cloud environments.
5. Preferred Experience: Industry experience in aviation or travel sectors. Familiarity with SAP Data Intelligence or other SAP analytics tools. Knowledge of other BI tools like Power BI, Qlik.