Sr. Support Engineer, SAP Hana/Basis

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Position Summary

The role of the Sr. Support Engineer, SAP Hana/Basis is to provide exceptional remote-based support for mission-critical SAP applications as part of our global customer support team. The position has the responsibility for researching, troubleshooting and supporting of multiple Client Architectures, and implementations for our global clients who use 4.x, ECC and HANA environments.

Solve complex customer issues using methodical troubleshooting based on expert knowledge of SAP applications functionality and technology.

Work closely with customers on a daily basis to understand their needs, support business change and deliver a consistently high-quality customer experience.

Provide remote-based functional support & training for your specialist SAP modules.

Support client customizations, sharing implementation and best practices advice.

Develop application break fixes for critical product defects.

Create scripts to identify, analyze and correct data issues.

Manage one or more key assigned accounts as a technical/functional advisor.

Provide hands-on assistance using proprietary tools in a test environment or via remote client connectivity.

Be a pro-active contributor to a support organization which is running 24x7x365, this will require the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays and monitoring email regularly outside standard business hours.

Collaborate with team members in a virtual team environment to extend field experience to different client situations.

Contribute to the development and management of knowledge-sharing methodologies, diagnostic tools, and creative processes, to improve the client experience.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

Other job-related duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time.

Experience

10+ years relevant all-round SAP experience particularly with SAP S4 HANA / Basis.

Working knowledge as a system administrator with at least two of the following: Linux, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX or Windows.

Working knowledge of databases such as Oracle/MS-SQL/DB2/Sybase/SAP HANA.

Expertise in SAP HANA in-Memory Platform core technology, including architecture, landscape design, installation, upgrades, performance tuning, and system migration.

A track record of successful roles in several SAP implementation or upgrade projects.

Deep working knowledge and understanding of supporting business processes.

Knowledge of architecture, implementation, and key functionality.

Expertise with S/4 Hana including full life-cycle implementation experience, configuration, and administration of the application.

Knowledge of maintenance/patching mechanics and SAP architecture.

Demonstrable history solving complex problems across multiple modules.

Experience with ABAP Debug and Troubleshooting.

Nice to have experience with SAP SWPM tool.

Skills

• Client-facing Support
• Extreme focus on client satisfaction
• Analytical, logical problem resolution skills
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently
• Speak, read, and write another language fluently is desirable
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills – verbal & written
• Superb trouble-shooting skills and tenacity in problem solving
• Passionate focus on customer support and the ability to build long term, successful working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Strong knowledge of key application functionality, tables, and relationships
• Deep knowledge of SAP customization/extension methodologies
• Attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work calmly and professionally in high pressure situations
• The ability to work remotely from a home-based office in a virtual environment

Desired Qualifications

• SAP certification(s) preferred
• The best candidates will have extensive knowledge of multiple SAP modules across releases (S/4 Hana) including proficiency with SAP product module/suite business processes, navigation mechanics, configuration requirements, integration with other modules and knowledge of underlying technology
• Knowledge of SAP Industry Solutions would be an advantage
• Knowledge of any Country Specific Solutions would be an advantage
• A consulting background, while not mandatory, would be useful
• Experience with global implementations would be an advantage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience

Location

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Rimini Street is an equal opportunities employer