Application Basis Operations / IT Technology Services Senior Specialist

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WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

IT Technology Services Senior Specialist is responsible for 24x7 availability of SAP systems running in SAP ECS: 

•  Respond, troubleshoot and resolve alerts and incidents;  

• Being an escalation point for, on LLD Level (Last Line of defense), productive issues; Follow change management processes during service request execution;  

• Seek opportunities to streamline standard operating procedures through automation; Must feel comfortable working in a fast paced, dynamic and flexible environment;  

• Operates effectively in a global 24x7 International team. 

WHAT YOU BRING: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the following areas: Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technologies Management 

• Solid understanding of SAP application technology used by ECS esp. the S/4HANA and SAP ABAP platform from a Basis technology perspective (SAP NetWeaver certification highly beneficial) 

• Additional Experience in at least one non-NetWeaver technology: BOBJ, SAP Cloud Connector, Convergent Charging, OpenText, HANA XSA, Kubernetes/ SAP Gardener etc.  

• Strong capabilities in technical documentation. 

• Capacity to continuously acquire new knowledge in an independent and proactive way 

• Good analytical and solution-oriented thinking 

• Very good communication and networking skills 

• Strong customer service focus 

• Very good English language skills 

Work Experience 

• 8+ years’ experience as Technical SAP NetWeaver (ABAP and Java Basis administration) and/or non-NetWeaver engineer on L3 or higher-level operations/support teams 

• Strong working knowledge in Linux and Windows operating system platforms 

• Strong working knowledge in HANA, Sybase ASE and/or other Database management systems 

• Strong analytical skills, working in RCA and problem management area 

• Strong working knowledge managing technical documentation and knowledge productization 

MEET THE TEAM:  

Within the Customer Services and Delivery (CS&D) board area, the mission of the Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS) organization is to run and operate SAP’s private cloud offering.  The ECS Delivery Technical Operations teams run the HANA Enterprise Cloud and are responsible for the operation of OS, Databases and Applications as well as to provide 24/7 support for our customers. Within this organization, the Applications Technical Area is supporting our operational teams to reduce outages and operational effort as well as to increase customer satisfaction.  

The team is the interface to product support and product engineering for various SAP and non-SAP solutions and driving projects such as improving monitoring and tool integration, Admin Access Management, providing guidance on release strategy, extending knowledge transfer into distributed operations teams as well as running various inhouse tools. We also provide hands-on support in escalated or complex cases. Also our team members are an essential part of the ECS Outage Response teams, providing 24/7 support follow the sun from our locations in APJ, EMEA and North America. 

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Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.  

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.
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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Compensation Range Transparency: SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 129800 - 220900(USD) USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.

Requisition ID: 412906 | Work Area:Information Technology  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

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