Senior Data Validation Specialist for functional usage and adoption data

 We help the world run better

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

Meet your team:

We are a team within the central IT department of SAP who deal with functional usage and adoption data across the company. For this team we are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Data Validation Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, proficiency in data analysis tools, and a commitment to ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of data across complex systems. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate and analyze data, uncover actionable insights, and support data-driven decision-making.

What you'll do:

Data Validation and Quality Assurance:

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive data validation procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies by collaborating with relevant teams.
• Maintain data validation documentation, including checklists, test cases, and issue logs.

· Data Testing and Verification:

• Perform end-to-end testing on data pipelines, migrations, and transformations to ensure data integrity.
• Validate data across multiple systems and sources to confirm alignment with business requirements.
• Develop automated validation scripts or use existing tools to streamline testing processes.

· Data Quality Management:

• Establish and monitor data quality metrics, including accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Implement and enforce data governance policies to maintain data integrity.
• Work with stakeholders to define data standards and validation criteria.

· Collaboration and Reporting:

• Partner with data engineers and IT teams to identify and address root causes of data quality issues.
• Provide detailed reports and visualizations of validation findings to key stakeholders.
• Offer insights and recommendations for improving data accuracy and processes.

· Tool and Process Optimization:

• Leverage advanced tools and technologies such as SQL, Python, or ETL platforms to optimize data validation workflows.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and emerging tools to enhance validation processes.
• Implement automation solutions to reduce manual validation efforts and improve efficiency.

What you bring:

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of experience in data analysis, validation, or related roles, ideally within SAP.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in validating large datasets.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, or similar tools).
• Proficiency in SAP tools such as SAP BW/BI, SAP HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies for project management.
• Strong skills in SQL, Python, or other scripting languages for data analysis and automation is a plus.
• Knowledge of ETL tools and processes, particularly in SAP environments is a plus

Soft Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Languages: English, German is a plus
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and interact with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

​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.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 412150  | Work Area: Information Technology  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.