Data Engineer / BI Developer - SAP S/4HANA Programme

iO Associates; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water company seeks a Data Engineer / BI Developer for an SAP S/4HANA transformation programme. You will develop robust data pipelines and BI solutions, working in a hybrid environment to support key organizational reporting. This contract role requires proven experience with data engineering and SAP technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience on SAP S/4HANA programmes.
• Hands-on ETL development experience.
• Background in utility or regulated industries highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data models using SAP BW/4HANA and CDS Views.
• Build ETL data flows from SAP S/4HANA and legacy systems.
• Collaborate with teams to understand data requirements.

Skills

Data Engineering

BI Development

SQL

Python

ETL Development

ABAP

Tools

SAP BW/4HANA

Power BI

SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

Data Engineer / BI Developer - SAP S/4HANA Programme

Location: Hybrid (UK-based with occasional on-site in the South West)

Contract Length: 6 months initial

Rate: £450 - Outside IR35

A leading UK water company is in the midst of a large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programme. We're looking for an experienced Data Engineer / BI Developer to support the delivery of robust data pipelines, reporting structures, and SAP-integrated BI solutions that will enable critical operational and regulatory reporting across the organisation.

You'll be working in a dynamic, delivery-focused environment alongside SAP consultants, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders, with a particular focus on SAP BW/4HANA, Datasphere, and integration of water utility data.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data models using SAP BW/4HANA, CDS Views, ADSO, and Composite Providers.
• Build and optimise ETL data flows from SAP S/4HANA, legacy systems, and real-time data sources (e.g. SCADA, telemetry).
• Deliver robust BI reporting layers to support business-critical dashboards (Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud).
• Collaborate with functional teams to understand regulatory and operational data requirements, especially related to OFWAT metrics.
• Support integration and migration of data into SAP Datasphere (Data Warehouse Cloud).
• Performance tuning, data validation, and process documentation.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or BI Developer on SAP S/4HANA programmes.
• Deep understanding of SAP BW/4HANA, HANA modelling, and CDS views.
• Hands-on ETL development experience using SLT, SDI, or third-party tools.
• Proficiency in SQL, ABAP, or Python for data transformation & automation.
• Background in utility or regulated industries (ideally water) highly desirable.
• Experience working in hybrid landscapes (SAP + non-SAP systems).
• Familiarity with reporting tools like Power BI or SAP Analytics Cloud.

Location: Hybrid (UK-based with occasional on-site in the South West)

Contract Length: 6 months initial

Rate: £450 - Outside IR35