SAP Technical / Basis Lead

**Introduction** At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk. **Your role and responsibilities** We are seeking an experienced SAP Technical / Basis Lead to oversee SAP system administration, architecture, and technical operations. This role is responsible for managing SAP landscapes, driving system performance, ensuring stability, and leading infrastructure initiatives including cloud migrations, upgrades, and security compliance. Key Responsibilities SAP Basis & System Administration Lead the installation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP systems (S/4HANA, ECC, BW, etc.) Manage SAP landscapes including DEV, QA, and PROD environments Perform client copies, kernel upgrades, and system refreshes Monitor system performance and proactively resolve issues Technical Leadership Act as the primary technical lead for SAP Basis and infrastructure initiatives Provide guidance to Basis administrators and cross-functional teams Collaborate with SAP functional and development teams for system changes and transports Architecture & Upgrades Lead SAP upgrades, patches, migrations, and HANA conversions Design scalable SAP architectures (on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments such as AWS/Azure/GCP) Support SAP S/4HANA implementations and roadmap planning Performance & Optimization Monitor and tune SAP system performance using tools like ST02, ST03, DBACOCKPIT Analyze workload trends and proactively improve system efficiency Manage database administration (HANA, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.) Security & Compliance Implement SAP security best practices (user administration, roles, authorizations) Ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements Address vulnerabilities and apply SAP Notes and patches Disaster Recovery & High Availability Design and maintain backup, restore, and disaster recovery plans Manage system replication and high-availability setups (e.g., HANA replication) Cloud & Infrastructure Support SAP deployments on cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) Work with infrastructure teams on networking, storage, and compute optimization Automate system monitoring and administration tasks where possible Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field 8+ years of experience in SAP Basis administration Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA and HANA database Experience leading SAP technical teams or projects Hands-on experience with system installations, upgrades, and migrations Knowledge of OS (Linux/Unix/Windows) and database management Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud-based SAP environments (Azure preferred) SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate/System Administration) Familiarity with automation tools/scripts (PowerShell, Python, Ansible) Experience with SAP Solution Manager or Focused Run Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Key Skills SAP Basis Administration SAP S/4HANA & HANA DB SAP System Monitoring & Performance Tuning Cloud Architecture (Azure/AWS/GCP) Technical Leadership & Team Management SAP Security & Compliance Disaster Recovery & High Availability Soft Skills Strong leadership and mentoring abilities Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Effective communication with technical and business stakeholders Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment **Required technical and professional expertise** 8+ years of experience in SAP Basis administration Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA and HANA database Experience leading SAP technical teams or projects IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.