We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer with strong expertise in SAP data extraction, transformation, and migration into Databricks. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building scalable data pipelines, optimizing data
workflows, and delivering end-to-end migration from SAP (ECC/S/4HANA/BW) to
modern cloud platforms using Databricks.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute end-to-end SAP to Databricks migration projects.
- Extract data from SAP systems (ECC, S/4HANA, SAP BW, SAP HANA) using tools such as SAP ODP, SAP SLT, BAPIs, RFCs, CDS Views, SAP Data Services, or ABAP programs.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines in Databricks using PySpark/Spark SQL.
- Build and optimize data models using Delta Lake architecture.
- Perform data cleansing, validation, and transformation to ensure quality and consistency.
- Work with cross-functional teams (SAP Functional, Architects, BI/Analytics stakeholders) to understand data requirements and solution design.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve data pipeline performance.
- Ensure adherence to best practices for data security, governance, and compliance.
- Create technical documentation and support knowledge transition.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5–8 years of experience as a Data Engineer or similar role.
- Hands-on experience in SAP data extraction using OData, ODP, SLT, SAP Data Services, CDS Views, or ABAP.
- Strong expertise in Databricks, Delta Lake, Notebooks, Databricks Workflows, and Spark clusters.
- Proficiency in PySpark, Spark SQL, SQL, and ETL/ELT frameworks.
- Experience with Azure/AWS/GCP Databricks environments (any cloud is fine).
- Strong understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and lakehouse concepts.
- Experience in SAP to cloud migration or large-scale data migration projects.
- Knowledge of version control and CI/CD tools (Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.).
- Familiarity with data governance tools (Unity Catalog is a plus).
Good to Have
- Experience with Azure Data Factory / AWS Glue / GCP DataFusion.
- Knowledge of SAP BW extractors and replication techniques.
- Exposure to Databricks SQL, dashboards, or analytics.
- Experience with performance tuning of Spark jobs and pipelines.
- Certification in Databricks, Azure/AWS, or SAP data integration