Position Overview
The SAP Technical Consultant is a hands on, delivery focused role requiring a highly experienced and proactive technical professional. This individual is a problem solver by nature, capable of working independently within agreed guidelines to design, implement, and deliver effective technical solutions.
This is not a purely SAP Basis role. The position is intentionally hybrid, combining traditional Basis responsibilities with deeper technical involvement in SAP repository objects, software logistics, data migration, and performance analysis. The consultant is expected to take ownership of tasks, identify improvements, and creatively solve problems without relying on step by step instruction.
Responsibilities Technical Delivery & Problem Solving
- Take ownership of assigned technical tasks and projects, working within defined parameters while independently determining the most effective implementation approach.
- Proactively analyse technical issues, attempt resolution independently, and escalates only when appropriate.
- Identify inefficiencies in existing processes or technical designs and propose improved or alternative solutions.
- Deliver technical work to a high standard, balancing stability, performance, and long term maintainability.
SAP Basis Operations (Hands On)
- Perform day to day SAP Basis activities, including:
- Transport management (import/export, sequencing, troubleshooting failures)
- System monitoring, tuning, and housekeeping
- Resolution of SAP technical incidents and system issues
- Understand and manage software logistics, including:
- Support package and patch strategy
- Assessing impact and risk of support pack implementation
- Planning and supporting system updates and maintenance windows
- Configure and support SAProuter, understanding its purpose, secure connectivity model, and operational impact.
Hybrid / Repository & Development Support
- Work beyond traditional Basis boundaries to support SAP technical delivery:
- Understand the SAP Repository (R/3 Repository objects)
- Read, analyse, and troubleshoot ABAP code
- Use the ABAP debugger effectively to support functional and technical issue resolution
- Manually build and manage transports when required, including:
- Migration of customer built repository objects
- Transport creation outside of standard development flows when necessary
- Support development and functional teams from a technical enablement perspective.
Data Migration & Database Expertise
- Support and deliver data migration projects, with a strong understanding of:
- Migration strategies and technical considerations
- Data integrity, validation, and performance impact
- Possess strong database fundamentals, including:
- Deep hands on knowledge of SAP HANA (column store) architecture
- Experience with row store databases
- Understanding of indexing, execution plans, and DB level performance behaviour
- Diagnose and resolve performance issues at both SAP and database levels.
- Read, interpret, and troubleshoot SQL statements related to SAP workloads.
Performance & Infrastructure
- Analyse system performance issues across application, database, and infrastructure layers.
- Understand the benefits, limitations, and operational implications of cloud infrastructure.
- Apply this knowledge specifically to SAP RISE environments, including:
- Shared responsibility model
- Operational constraints vs on premise SAP systems
- Impact on performance, troubleshooting, and customization
Experience and skills
- Minimum 5 years of hands on SAP Basis delivery experience in productive landscapes.
- Proven experience delivering Basis services across multiple SAP systems and environments.
- Direct exposure to SAP HANA based systems and migration projects.
Technical Skills
- Strong SAP Basis expertise (classic and modern landscapes).
- Deep understanding of SAP HANA databases and solid knowledge of traditional row store databases.
- SQL proficiency for performance analysis and troubleshooting.
- Good working knowledge of:
- SAP Repository objects
- ABAP code structure and debugging tools
- Experience with SAP software logistics, transport management, and support pack strategy.
- Understanding of SAP RISE architecture and cloud operating models.
Personal Attributes & Working Style
- Strong problem solving mindset with a natural inclination to investigate and resolve issues independently.
- Creative and analytical thinker who looks for better ways to deliver technical outcomes.
- Comfortable working with high level guidance rather than detailed instructions.
- Accountable and delivery focused, with the ability to manage own workload effectively.
- Technically curious, continuously seeking to deepen SAP platform understanding.
- Comfortable operating in a hands on role that spans multiple technical domains.
Position, Compensation And Benefits
- Full time permanent position.
- Location is flexible.
- Remote working/working from home, depending on location.
- The role will include some travel.
- Market related salary, taking qualifications and experience into account.
Benefits Include
- Mobile & Broadband allowance.
- Flexible working.
- Training opportunities (Official certifications, Project management skills, etc.).
Contact
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV or request for further information to Jane Dodgson via .