SAP Basis Engineer

Persistent Systems Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Education and training sponsorship

Long service awards

Health and insurance benefits

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited in Bengaluru seeks an experienced SAP Basis Engineer to manage SAP ECC, NetWeaver, BW environments on AWS cloud. You will handle kernel upgrades, transports, monitoring, and incident resolution, collaborating with infrastructure and functional teams.

A strong background in SAP Basis administration and CI/CD is required, with on-call support and documentation responsibilities. The role emphasizes production support, system performance optimization, and on-going

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• 10–15 years of SAP Basis Administration and Infrastructure experience.
• Strong expertise in SAP ECC 6.0, SAP NetWeaver, SAP BW, and SAP Basis Administration.
• Experience managing enterprise SAP production environments.
• Hands-on experience with SAP kernel upgrades, support packages, and patch management.
• Experience with Transport Management System (TMS) and landscape management.
• Experience supporting SAP workloads on AWS cloud platforms and related services.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support SAP ECC, NetWeaver, BW, and SAP landscapes.
• Perform routine SAP Basis administration to ensure stability and performance.
• Conduct health checks, performance analysis, and proactive monitoring.
• Manage TMS and transports across Dev, QA, Prod environments.
• Execute client copies, system refreshes, and landscape maintenance.
• Perform kernel upgrades, support packages, and patch management.
• Handle SAP start-up/shutdown and maintenance tasks.
• Support backups, DR testing, and restore operations.
• Troubleshoot performance issues, RFC connectivity, and SAP incidents.
• Provide on-call and weekend support; create technical docs and runbooks.

Skills

Shell scripting

Python

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Git

AWS

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.

We are seeking an experienced SAP Basis Engineer with strong expertise in SAP Basis Administration, SAP on AWS environments, and enterprise infrastructure support. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, monitoring, optimizing, and supporting SAP landscapes, ensuring high system availability, performance, and operational excellence. This role requires hands‑on experience with SAP ECC, SAP NetWeaver, SAP BW, cloud infrastructure management, automation, transport management, system upgrades, and production support. The successful candidate will work closely with SAP functional teams, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable and scalable SAP services.

• Role: SAP Basis Engineer
• Experience: 10 to 15 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Administer and support SAP ECC, SAP NetWeaver, SAP BW, and associated SAP landscapes.
• Perform routine SAP Basis administration activities to ensure system stability and performance.
• Conduct system health checks, performance analysis, and proactive monitoring activities.
• Monitor SAP work processes, system logs, short dumps, spool requests, background jobs, and application performance.
• Manage Transport Management System (TMS) and coordinate transports across development, quality, and production environments.
• Execute client copies, system refreshes, system clones, and landscape maintenance activities.
• Perform SAP kernel upgrades, support package implementations, and patch management activities.
• Manage SAP start‑up, shutdown, and routine maintenance activities.
• Support backup, recovery, disaster recovery testing, and restore operations.
• Troubleshoot SAP performance issues, RFC connectivity problems, spool issues, and system‑related incidents.
• Administer SAP environments hosted on AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Manage and support AWS services including EC2, EBS, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and AWS Backup.
• Monitor AWS infrastructure performance, availability, and security compliance.
• Support CI/CD deployment activities and release management processes for SAP applications.
• Develop automation scripts using Shell Scripting and Python to improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in infrastructure provisioning, automation initiatives, and operational excellence programs.
• Handle production incidents, service requests, operational escalations, and critical business‑impacting issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for recurring incidents.
• Execute changes in accordance with ITIL processes, compliance requirements, and governance standards.
• Provide on‑call support, weekend support, and maintenance activities as required.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge repositories.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10-15 years of experience in SAP Basis Administration and Infrastructure Support.
• Strong expertise in SAP ECC 6.0, SAP NetWeaver, SAP BW, and SAP Basis Administration.
• Extensive experience managing enterprise SAP production environments.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP kernel upgrades, support packages, and patch management.
• Strong knowledge of Transport Management System (TMS), transport strategies, and landscape management.
• Experience executing system refreshes, client administration, system copies, and migration activities.
• Working knowledge of SAP security concepts, authorizations, and user administration.
• Strong understanding of RFC connectivity, interface troubleshooting, and SAP communication frameworks.
• Extensive experience supporting SAP workloads on AWS cloud platforms.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services including EC2, EBS, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and AWS Backup.
• Strong understanding of AWS infrastructure architecture, cloud operations, and SAP on AWS deployments.
• Experience with CI/CD platforms including Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and Git‑based repositories.
• Proficiency in Shell Scripting, Python, and automation development.
• Experience implementing operational automation and infrastructure optimization solutions.
• Strong understanding of Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, and ITIL processes.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot performance issues and optimize SAP system performance.
• Experience supporting mission‑critical enterprise environments with strict SLA requirements.
• Strong analytical thinking, root cause analysis, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with SAP functional teams, infrastructure teams, and business users.
• Experience working in global delivery and support environments is preferred.
• 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 application process or at any time during your employment

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