Senior SAP Basis Automation & AI Engineer

SAP SE; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP SE in Herndon, VA is seeking an experienced SAP Basis Automation & AI Engineer to automate SAP Basis tasks, build Ansible playbooks, and develop Python/Linux solutions. You will reduce manual work, improve reliability, and collaborate across IT teams.

Requirements include 5+ years in SAP Basis, strong Bash scripting, Ansible, Python, and experience with AI tools to enhance operations. This role offers a path to innovate in a global enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in SAP Basis administration and operations.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP Basis in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience working with Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Strong Linux shell scripting experience, particularly Bash.
• Demonstrated ability to write, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize complex Linux shell scripts.
• Experience using shell scripting to automate SAP Basis and operating-system-level activities.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible, including playbooks, roles, variables, handlers, and automation workflows.
• Good programming and scripting experience with Python.
• Experience integrating Linux shell scripts, Python, and Ansible to build end-to-end automation solutions.
• Understanding of SAP system architecture, administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational processes.
• Experience working with APIs and system integrations.
• Familiarity with AI tools and Generative AI, particularly their application to software development, scripting, troubleshooting, and IT automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated willingness to share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions for SAP Basis operations.
• Identify repetitive, manual, and error-prone SAP Basis tasks and develop automation to minimize human intervention.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, modules, and automation workflows for SAP environments.
• Develop robust Linux/Unix shell scripts to automate SAP administration, system health checks, monitoring, maintenance, deployments, housekeeping, and operational activities.
• Use Python to develop automation tools, scripts, utilities, integrations, and APIs.
• Make extensive use of Linux shell scripting such as Bash to automate complex SAP Basis and operating-system-level tasks.
• Design reusable shell scripts that can be integrated with Ansible and other enterprise automation frameworks.
• Troubleshoot and optimize Linux-based automation and scripting solutions.
• Explore and apply AI and Generative AI tools to improve SAP operations, troubleshooting, monitoring, documentation, scripting, and automation.
• Investigate opportunities to use AI-assisted solutions to reduce operational effort and improve the speed and consistency of SAP support.
• Automate activities such as SAP system health checks; System monitoring and validation; Start/stop procedures; Log analysis; Housekeeping; File-system checks and management; SAP parameter and configuration checks; Routine maintenance activities; System availability checks; Reporting and operational dashboards; and Repetitive troubleshooting and remediation activities.
• Work closely with SAP Basis engineers and other IT teams to identify and prioritize automation opportunities.
• Develop reusable automation components and establish automation standards and best practices.
• Maintain source code and automation assets using Git or other version-control systems.
• Troubleshoot SAP, Linux, scripting, and automation-related issues.
• Document automation solutions, scripts, processes, and operational procedures.
• Actively share technical knowledge and best practices with team members.
• Mentor and assist colleagues in learning SAP Basis, Linux scripting, Ansible, Python, and automation technologies.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and identify new opportunities to reduce manual operational effort.

Skills

SAP Basis

Linux/Unix

Bash scripting

Ansible

Python

REST APIs

AI tools

Automation

CI/CD

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

GitLab

GitHub

Job description

SAP SE in Herndon, VA is seeking an experienced SAP Basis Automation & AI Engineer to automate SAP Basis tasks, build Ansible playbooks, and develop Python/Linux solutions. You will reduce manual work, improve reliability, and collaborate across IT teams.

Requirements include 5+ years in SAP Basis, strong Bash scripting, Ansible, Python, and experience with AI tools to enhance operations. This role offers a path to innovate in a global enterprise environment.