SAP Data Transformation Specialist

Babcock International; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and engineering firm is seeking a SAP Data Transformation Specialist to play a key role in their digital transformation journey. This position involves designing data quality methodologies, supporting ETL solutions, and collaborating with analysts. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in information systems, expertise in data extraction tools, and the ability to handle technical changes in complex settings. Generous benefits and a hybrid working model are offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health check

Employee share scheme

Professional fees payment

10 days special paid leave for reservists

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Employee assistance programme

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing data quality and cleansing methodologies.
• Managing support, tools, and maintenance of integration processes.
• Maintaining and supporting ETL and data migration solutions.
• Driving innovation in data architecture and modelling.
• Collaborating with data team members and business analysts.

Skills

Data extraction using SSIS or SAP BODS

Technical change in complex organizations

ETL specifications

Hands-on experience with SSIS or BODS/ABAP

Data modeling and architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: SAP Data Transformation Specialist

Location: Flexible, UK + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF60223

Shape the future of data transformation in defence and engineering

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a SAP Data Transformation Specialist.

The role

As a SAP Data Transformation Specialist, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be at the heart of our digital transformation journey, helping to deliver critical data migration solutions that support both SAP and non‑SAP programmes. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on national defence and engineering projects, while advancing your career in a dynamic and purpose‑driven environment.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll be:

• Designing and implementing data quality and cleansing methodologies
• Managing support, tools, and maintenance of integration processes
• Maintaining and supporting ETL and data migration solutions across SAP and Microsoft platforms
• Driving innovation in data architecture and modelling
• Collaborating with data team members and business analysts

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience of the SAP Data Transformation Specialist

• Proven expertise in data extraction using SSIS or SAP BODS, ABAP, and SAP LSMW
• Experience delivering technical change in complex organisations
• Strong understanding of ETL specifications and technical solution delivery
• Hands‑on experience with SSIS or BODS/ABAP ETL solutions
• Proficiency in data modelling and architecture using Microsoft and SAP toolsets

Qualifications for the SAP Data Transformation Specialist

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems or equivalent or preferably proven experience designing and/or delivering BODS ETL solutions/programs.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. There is an annual Window to request this benefit.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 05/01/2026