SAP Basis Platform Engineer

This is a 12+ month contract position based in Riverdale, Georgia for a SAP Basis Platform Engineer. You will lead enterprise SAP modernization initiatives, design scalable cloud architectures, and drive the transition from traditional reactive operations to proactive, automated platform engineering.

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 & 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 the gaps between traditional IT and modern DevOps mindsets.

Qualifications

• Required

• Advanced, deep expertise in SAP Basis with 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 platform engineer mindset 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).