SAP Basis Engineer

Persistent Systems Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Talent development with growth & certs

Cutting-edge technologies

Employee engagement initiatives (parti

Group term life, personal accident, &

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited in Sydney, Australia is seeking a skilled SAP Basis Engineer with a strong background in AWS Cloud and DevOps to support and administer SAP ECC environments.

The ideal candidate will have robust SAP Basis administration capabilities, experience with AWS services, and a proactive approach to incident management and performance optimization, working within a hybrid IT environment.

Qualifications

• Strong SAP Basis administration experience on ECC 6.0 / EHP environments.
• Knowledge of SAP Kernel upgrades, Transport Management System (TMS), system refreshes, client administration, RFC connectivity.
• Experience with AWS services including EC2, AWS S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and AWS Backup.
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment tools such as Jenkins, Git, Unix Shell Scripting, and basic to intermediate Python.

Responsibilities

• SAP Basis administration for ECC, NetWeaver, SAP BW, and related SAP systems.
• Perform health checks and performance tuning; manage transports and system maintenance.
• Monitor RFC, logs, short dumps, background jobs; manage backups/restores; incident handling.
• Develop automation scripts and participate in infrastructure provisioning and operational automation.
• Handle production incidents and follow ITIL processes; participate in root cause analysis.

Skills

SAP Basis Administration

AWS Cloud

DevOps practices

Shell scripting

Python

RFC connectivity

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Unix Shell

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 23sequential quarters of growth with $422.5M in Q3 FY26 revenue, up 4.0% Q-o-Q and 17.3% Y-o-Y growth. Our 26,500+global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We won the 2025 ISG Star of Excellence™ Award for AI and Data Excellenceand were named a Leader in the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Data, Analytics and AI Services PE…®Assessment 2025.

• SAP Basis + AWS DevOps Engineer
• Location: Sydney, Australia
• Years of Experience: 5-8 Years

About Position

We are seeking a skilled SAP Basis Engineer with a strong background in AWS Cloud and DevOps practices to support and administer SAP ECC environments. The ideal candidate will have robust SAP Basis administration capabilities, operational support experience, and a solid understanding of AWS-hosted SAP landscapes.

What You'll Do

SAP Basis Administration

• Support SAP ECC, SAP NetWeaver, SAP BW, and related SAP systems.
• Perform health checks and performance tuning.
• Manage transports across SAP landscapes.
• Monitor work processes, system logs, short dumps, and background jobs.
• Execute client copies, system refreshes, kernel upgrades, and support package implementations.
• Manage SAP start/stop activities and system maintenance.
• Support backup and restore activities.
• Troubleshoot RFC, spool, performance, and connectivity issues.

AWS & DevOps

• Support SAP workloads deployed on AWS.
• Monitor AWS infrastructure using CloudWatch.
• Manage EC2, EBS, IAM, and backup services.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (Shell/Python).
• Participate in infrastructure provisioning and operational automation.
• Handle production incidents and service requests.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem management.
• Execute changes following ITIL processes.
• Provide on-call and weekend support when required.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong Basis Product administration experience on ECC 6.0 / EHP environments.
• Knowledge of SAP Kernel upgrades, Transport Management System (TMS), system refreshes, client administration, SAP Application Security basics, and RFC connectivity.
• Experience with AWS services including EC2, AWS Elastic Blob Storage, AWS S3, AWS IAM Idaas, CloudWatch, and AWS Backup.
• Familiarity with Continuous Exploration Continuous Integration Continuous Deployment tools such as Jenkins OpenSource, Git, Unix Shell Scripting, and basic to intermediate Python.

Preferred Skills

• SAP Basis Certification.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner or AWS SysOps Administrator certification.

Expertise You'll Bring

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to manage SAP environments effectively while leveraging AWS and DevOps methodologies. You will be proactive in identifying and resolving issues, ensuring optimal performance and availability of SAP systems. Your collaborative approach will contribute to a high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional service.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the applicationprocess or at any time during your employment

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."