SAP Basis Platform Engineer

We are seeking an advanced Staff, SAP Basis Platform Engineer for a contract position of 6+ months, based in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, you will lead the transition from traditional server management to engineering intelligent, automated, and AI-driven SAP platforms in the cloud, with a primary focus on the SAP S/4HANA ecosystem. 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 the SAP landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex modernization projects and design modern SAP landscapes, executing successful SAP S/4HANA upgrades (including release and database upgrades) and migrations to RISE with SAP and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Integrate "Secure by Design" principles, ensuring Zero Trust architecture, strict compliance, identity and access management, and robust data protection across all hybrid and cloud platforms.
• Drive alignment across diverse technical and business stakeholders, make compelling cases for change, secure early buy-in, and bridge gaps between traditional IT and modern DevOps mindsets by actively understanding different perspectives and resolving conflicts.

Qualifications

• Required
• Advanced, deep expertise in SAP Basis and understanding of its domain relevance to solving complex business problems.
• Proven experience leading enterprise-level SAP S/4HANA initiatives, executing complex system upgrades, and providing hands-on leadership in RISE with SAP migrations.
• Forward-thinking approach focused on architecture, cloud orchestration, innovation, and business alignment rather than traditional server and database maintenance.
• Deep architectural and operational knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA databases, RISE with SAP migration methodologies and operational frameworks, and SAP BTP Administration.
• Strong hands-on experience with hyperscalers hosting SAP environments (AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud).
• 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.
• Proficiency in modern automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell).
• Solid understanding of Linux systems, containerization (Docker), Kubernetes, and modern OS/Middleware integration.
• Preferred
• Relevant SAP Certifications (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP).
• Cloud Certifications (AWS or GCP).