Job Openings: SAP BW/4HANA Developer & Administrator (including Planning)
About the job: SAP BW/4HANA Developer & Administrator (including Planning)
Position Overview
We are seeking a SAP BW/4HANA Developer & Administrator with planning expertise to design, develop, and maintain our next-generation data warehouse and business intelligence platform, including integrated planning solutions using SAP Analytics Cloud and BW/4HANA planning capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
BW/4HANA Development & Administration
- Design and develop data warehouse models using Advanced DataStore Objects (aDSOs), CompositeProviders, and Open ODS Views
- Create and maintain data extraction processes from SAP and non-SAP source systems
- Implement LSA++ methodology and modern data warehousing architectures
- Develop BEx queries, calculation views, and analytical models for reporting requirements
- Manage system administration including transport management, performance tuning, and capacity planning
Planning & Forecasting Solutions
- Implement integrated planning solutions using BW/4HANA Planning Analytics and SAP Analytics Cloud
- Design planning models, input forms, and approval workflows for financial and operational planning
Configure planning functions, sequences, and automated calculation routines
Develop driver-based planning models and scenario planning capabilities
Integrate planning data with operational reporting and analytics dashboards
Data Integration & Modeling
- Design ETL processes using Data Transfer Process (DTP), transformations, and process chains
- Create hybrid scenarios connecting BW/4HANA with SAP Analytics Cloud and other cloud services
Develop data quality checks, validation rules, and error handling mechanisms
- Optimize data models for performance and implement data lifecycle management
Analytics & Reporting
- Build analytical applications using SAP Analytics Cloud with BW/4HANA connectivity
- Create self-service analytics capabilities and governed data discovery solutions
Develop mobile-optimized dashboards and responsive planning interfaces
Implement authorization concepts and row-level security for sensitive data
Support migration from legacy BW systems to BW/4HANA platform
Required Qualifications
Technical Skills
- 5+ years experience with SAP BW development and 2+ years with BW/4HANA specifically
- Strong knowledge of BW/4HANA objects (aDSOs, CompositeProviders, HANA calculation views)
- Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud planning and integrated planning scenarios
- Proficiency in ABAP, SQL Script, and HANA modeling techniques
- Knowledge of data extraction methods (extractors, ODP, SLT, Data Services)
- Understanding of LSA++ methodology and modern data warehouse architectures
Planning & Analytics Skills
- Experience with financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
- Knowledge of planning functions, currency translation, and allocation methods
- Understanding of business intelligence and self-service analytics concepts
- Experience with performance management and KPI framework design
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- SAP certifications (BW/4HANA Developer, SAP Analytics Cloud Planning)
- Experience with S/4HANA integration and embedded analytics
- Background in finance, controlling, or business planning processes
- Knowledge of cloud migration strategies and hybrid architectures