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Role Summary We are looking for an advanced Staff, SAP Basis Platform Engineer to help lead our transition from traditional server management to engineering intelligent, automated, and AI-driven SAP platforms in the cloud, with a primary focus on driving our SAP S/4HANA ecosystem. In this role, you will operate with limited supervision, focusing on high-level objectives to develop and execute strategies that exceed goals within the Basis function while contributing to broader, cross-functional business goals. You will act as a key influencer and change agent, making compelling cases for modernization and securing stakeholder buy-in to shape the future of our SAP landscape. This role will be located in Atlanta, GA and will report to our Sr. Manager, ERP Platform. Responsibilities • Architecture & Project Leadership: Lead complex modernization projects and design modern SAP landscapes, executing successful SAP S/4HANA upgrades (e.g., release and database upgrades), and migrations to RISE with SAP and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). • Automation & Orchestration: Champion the shift from traditional SAP operations to proactive platform engineering by transitioning manual tasks (system copies, transports, reactive support) to automated, self-healing workflows using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines. • Observability & AI-Driven Operations: Implement full-stack SAP observability, AIOps, predictive alerts, and root cause analysis tools to move from reactive troubleshooting to predictive system health management for the digital core. • Independent Execution & Accountability: Work effectively with minimal supervision to improve functional deliverables. Systematically track project progress, rigorously enforce architectural standards, and ensure the strategic health and scalability of high-availability enterprise systems. • Security & Zero Trust: Integrate "Secure by Design" principles, ensuring Zero Trust architecture, strict compliance, identity & access management, and robust data protection across all hybrid and cloud platforms. • Change Management & Collaboration: Drive alignment across diverse technical and business stakeholders. Make compelling cases for change, secure early buy-in, and bridge the gaps between traditional IT and modern DevOps mindsets by actively understanding different perspectives and resolving conflicts. Qualifications • Deep SAP Expertise: Possesses advanced, deep expertise in SAP Basis and understands its domain relevance to solving complex business problems. Must have proven experience leading enterprise-level SAP S/4HANA initiatives, executing complex system upgrades, and providing hands-on leadership in RISE with SAP migrations. • Platform Engineer Mindset: A forward-thinking approach focused on architecture, cloud orchestration, innovation, and business alignment rather than traditional server and DB maintenance. Technical Competencies • SAP Technologies: Deep architectural and operational knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA databases, RISE with SAP migration methodologies and operational frameworks, and SAP BTP Administration. • Cloud Platforms: Strong hands-on experience with hyperscalers hosting SAP environments (AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud). • Certifications: Relevant SAP Certifications (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP) and Cloud Certifications (AWS or GCP) are highly preferred. • SAP Observability & Monitoring: Proven experience establishing end-to-end SAP observability using advanced APM, distributed tracing, and AI-driven monitoring tools (e.g., SAP Cloud ALM, Datadog, Dynatrace, AppDynamics) tailored for complex HANA environments. • Automation & Scripting: Proficiency in modern automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell). • Modern Infrastructure: Solid understanding of Linux systems, containerization (Docker), Kubernetes, and modern OS/Middleware integration.

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Security & Zero Trust: Integrate "Secure by Design" principles, ensuring Zero Trust architecture, strict compliance, identity & access management, and robust data protection across all hybrid and cloud platforms.
Platform Engineer Mindset: A forward-thinking approach focused on architecture, cloud orchestration, innovation, and business alignment rather than traditional server and DB maintenance.
Technical Competencies
SAP Technologies: Deep architectural and operational knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA databases, RISE with SAP migration methodologies and operational frameworks, and SAP BTP Administration.
Cloud Platforms: Strong hands-on experience with hyperscalers hosting SAP environments (AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud).
Automation & Scripting: Proficiency in modern automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell).
Modern Infrastructure: Solid understanding of Linux systems, containerization (Docker), Kubernetes, and modern OS/Middleware integration.

Nice-to-haves

Certifications: Relevant SAP Certifications (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP) and Cloud Certifications (AWS or GCP) are highly preferred.

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