SAP Basis Expert

DXC Technology Inc.; Riyadh Region; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a seasoned SAP Basis expert to lead operations and manage system lifecycle. The role involves oversight of installations, technical support, and collaboration across teams, ensuring high performance and security for multiple client landscapes. The ideal candidate will possess extensive SAP experience and leadership ability, ready to navigate a fast-paced consulting environment.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of hands-on SAP Basis experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Experience managing large-scale SAP environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP Basis operations and system lifecycle management.
• Manage installations, upgrades, support packages, and kernel updates.
• Define and implement system backup, disaster recovery, and high availability plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Coordination

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

SAP Certified Technology Associate

Project Management certification

Tools

SAP Basis

HANA

RDBMS

Automation tools

Job description

• Lead SAP Basis operations and system lifecycle management
• Manage installations, upgrades, support packages, and kernel updates
• Oversee performance tuning, system health checks, and proactive monitoring
• Design and maintain SAP landscape architecture and transport strategy
• Ensure secure user and role administration across systems
• Collaborate with DB, network, and OS teams for end-to-end support
• Define and implement system backup, disaster recovery, and high availability plans
• Resolve technical issues, support go-lives, and manage system outages
• Maintain documentation, system logs, and technical configuration records
• Support SAP integrations with third-party applications and cloud platforms
• Provide guidance on SAP roadmaps, sizing, and infrastructure planning

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• SAP Certified Technology Associate (Basis, HANA, or OS/DB Migration)
• Additional certifications in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) are a plus
• Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred

Experience

• 8–12 years of hands-on SAP Basis experience
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Experience managing large-scale SAP environments (ECC, S/4HANA, BW/4HANA)
• Exposure to cloud deployments and hybrid landscapes
• Proven track record of handling system migrations, upgrades, and performance tuning
• At least 5 years of Experience in the Banking Sector

Technical & Functional Skills

• Expertise in SAP Basis administration for ABAP and Java stacks
• Strong knowledge of HANA and traditional RDBMS (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2)
• Experience in SAP landscape design, transport management, and client strategy
• Familiarity with Solution Expert, EarlyWatch, and system monitoring tools
• Understanding of network and infrastructure dependencies in SAP landscapes
• Knowledge of SAP security, audit readiness, and authorization concepts
• Experience with automation, scripting, and system orchestration tools is a plus

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and coordination abilities
• Ability to troubleshoot under pressure and manage escalations
• Clear documentation and reporting discipline
• Leadership and team development skills
• Strong planning, prioritization, and project management capability
• Customer-focused with a solution-oriented mindset

Work Environment & Conditions

• Consulting environment with responsibility for multiple client landscapes
• Travel may be required within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Collaboration with global infrastructure, security, and SAP functional teams
• Participation in on-call rotation and weekend support during critical activities
• Exposure to a wide range of SAP systems and industry clients
• Fast-paced environment requiring quick decision-making and strong execution

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