SAP Basis Performance Consultant

natuvion; Malvern (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

natuvion is seeking an experienced SAP Basis Consultant to advise on system performance for complex SAP landscapes in Malvern, Arkansas.

This role emphasizes performance analysis and optimization rather than hands-on administration. Successful candidates will have a strong background in SAP Basis, extensive experience with multiple SAP versions (ECC, S/4HANA), and an in-depth understanding of database platforms like Oracle and SAP HANA.

Qualifications

• Strong background in SAP Basis architecture and performance optimisation.
• Experience across multiple SAP versions (ECC, S/4HANA, etc.).
• Deep understanding of database platforms: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and SAP HANA.

Responsibilities

• Analyse SAP system landscapes and identify performance bottlenecks.
• Provide expert recommendations to customers on system configuration and optimisation.
• Advise on changes required for optimal performance of external tools.

Skills

SAP Basis architecture

Performance optimisation

Oracle

Microsoft SQL Server

SAP HANA

ABAP performance analysis

Job description

We are looking for an experienced SAP Basis consultant to act as a performance advisor for complex SAP landscapes. This is an advisory role rather than hands‑on system administration: the focus is on analysing environments and providing expert recommendations that optimise system performance and ensure compatibility with specialised transformation tools.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team delivering large‑scale SAP initiatives, including data migrations, carve-outs, data deletions, upgrades and transformations. Your recommendations will directly shape how efficiently and safely these projects run.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse SAP system landscapes and identify performance bottlenecks.
• Provide expert recommendations to customers on system configuration and optimisation.
• Advise on the changes required to ensure optimal performance of external tools and processes.
• Review architecture across SAP versions and database platforms.

Guide best practices for:

• System performance tuning
• Data volume management (excluding archiving strategies)

• Support planning activities for data migrations, system carve‑outs, and upgrades and transformations.
• Collaborate with technical and functional teams to align recommendations with project goals.
• Provide input on database‑level considerations across Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and SAP HANA.
• Assist in analysing ABAP‑related performance issues (traces, dumps and inefficient programs).

Required skills & experience

• Strong background in SAP Basis architecture and performance optimisation.
• Experience across multiple SAP versions (ECC, S/4HANA, etc.).
• Deep understanding of database platforms: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and SAP HANA.
• Working knowledge of ABAP performance analysis.
• Proven experience in SAP projects involving data migrations, carve‑outs and system upgrades.
• Ability to assess complex landscapes and provide clear, actionable recommendations.

Strong understanding of key SAP tables and data structures – particularly the large‑volume tables that dominate performance and data‑intensive operations.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in S/4HANA conversions or transformation programmes.
• Exposure to SAP functional processes (FI, MM, SD, etc.).
• Experience advising clients in high‑impact or large‑scale environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.