SAP S/4 Basis Engineer

Bayer CropScience Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer CropScience Limited in Bengaluru, India seeks an SAP S/4 Basis Engineer to manage SAP Basis components, oversee upgrades and incident management, and collaborate with the Rise with SAP program. The role emphasizes AI-enabled delivery and adherence to ITIL practices for reliable operations.

Responsibilities include system monitoring, performance tuning, and collaboration with global IT teams to ensure secure, compliant SAP environments. Strong English communication is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in SAP Basis administration and system management, with a focus on S/4HANA.
• Relevant certifications and experience in a regulated (GxP) environment are a plus.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer SAP S/4HANA Basis components, including system monitoring, performance tuning, job scheduling, output management, and troubleshooting within Rise with SAP operating model.
• Monitor and support system performance and availability, addressing issues to ensure a stable SAP environment.
• Take ownership of SAP Basis incidents and service requests, investigating and resolving issues per ITIL practices.
• Support upgrades, patches, migrations, and system copies with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with CORE SAP S/4HANA Program and IT Operations teams and with external suppliers within Rise with SAP.
• Maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and SOPs for knowledge sharing.

Skills

SAP Basis administration

S/4HANA

ITIL service management

AI tools usage

DevOps & Agile

System monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

SAP Solution Manager

CloudALM

Redwood RunMyJobs

Job description

SAP S/4 Basis Engineer

Your Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Core Basis Operations:Manage and administer SAP S/4HANA Basis components, including system monitoring, performance tuning, job scheduling, output management, and troubleshooting within the Rise with SAP operating model.Monitor and support system performance and availability, proactively identifying and addressing issues to ensure a stable and reliable SAP environment in alignment with Rise with SAP service standards.Ensure SAP system configurations and operations adhere to internal security policies, compliance requirements, and audit standards, supporting a secure and controlled SAP environment.
• Lifecycle Management: Support the planning and execution of system upgrades, refreshes, patches, migration activities, and system copies while adhering to best practices and minimizing downtime.
• Service Management:Take ownership of SAP Basis-related incidents and service requests — actively investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving issues in alignment with ITIL-based service management practices, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to SLA commitmentsSupport root cause analysis and problem management for recurring or complex technical issues, contributing to permanent resolution and knowledge documentation
• Improvement & Innovation:Support the continuous improvement of system maintenance and management concepts for SAP S/4HANA.Support the definition and implementation of system archiving processes to optimize system performance and storage utilization, including OpenText Archiving & Document Management.
• Collaboration & Enablement:Collaborate closely with the CORE SAP S/4HANA Program and IT Operations teams to ensure system management aligns with project requirements and release & deployment timelines.Collaborate with external IT Operations suppliers and SAP within the Rise with SAP framework.Maintain accurate technical documentation, runbooks, and SOPs to support knowledge sharing and operational continuity within the team
• Continuous Learning: Stay current on SAP Basis best practices and SAP's embedded AI capabilities, and leverage AI-powered tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) to enhance delivery quality and efficiency.

Who You Are:

• Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.4+ years of experience in SAP Basis administration and system management, with a focus on S/4HANA. Relevant certifications and experience in a regulated (GxP) environment are a plus
• Technical SkillsSolid knowledge of SAP system architecture and administration.Experience with SAP Solution Manager, CloudALM, Redwood RunMyJobs, or similar tools.Experience with DevOps and Agile methodologies is a plus.Comfortable using AI-powered tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or similar) as part of your daily workflow.
• Mindset & BehaviorTakes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through to completion — you don't consider something done until it's verified and communicated.Eager to learn and continuously improve — you actively seek feedback, look for better ways of doing things, and grow your skills proactively.Service-oriented — you understand that your work impacts system stability and business operations, and you take that responsibility seriously.When faced with challenges, you ask the right questions, seek solutions, and escalat..
• Collaboration & CommunicationCommunicates clearly and proactively — keeping team members and stakeholders informed on task status, issues, and risks.Team-oriented and collaborative, comfortable working in international and cross-cultural environments.
• LanguageFluent in English (required).

Bayer is an equal opportunity employer that strongly values fairness and respect at work. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, physical characteristics, disability, sexual orientation etc. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location: India : Karnataka : Bangalore

Division: Enabling Functions

Reference Code: 890834

Contact: + 022-25311234