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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP Archiving Consultant (Permanent) - **Company:** Conexus - **Location:** Brussel, Belgium - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** €48,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), Information Systems, Scientific Data Archiving, Data Governance, Data Retention, Document Management Systems, Enterprise Content Management, Information Lifecycle Management, SAP ERP, Operational Data Store, SAP (Applications), SAP Implementation, SAP NetWeaver Data Management, SAP Project System, Sap Fiori, Information Technology, OpenText, SAP S/4HANA, Data Management - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/be/en/find-jobs-in-Belgium/-F91016E9BDE47F4690/ ## About the Role * 0-2 years of SAP or enterprise ERP experience. Relevant internships, academic projects, coursework and professional experience can all be considered. * A basic understanding of SAP ERP and/or SAP S/4HANA. * A genuine interest in SAP data management, archiving and Information Lifecycle Management. * Some familiarity with concepts such as: + Data archiving + Data retention + Data life cycle management + Data privacy and compliance * Some exposure to SAP ILM, SAP Data Archiving, ArchiveLink, OpenText Content Management or OpenText ArchiveLink through work experience, an internship, academic projects, training or certification. * Good analytical and problem-solving skills. * Strong attention to detail. * Good organisational and written communication skills. * The ability to work effectively as part of a project team. * The ability and willingness to learn new SAP technologies and concepts. * A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Technical knowledge At this career level, we are looking for foundational knowledge rather than deep technical expertise. Relevant technologies and concepts include: * SAP S/4HANA * SAP ECC * SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) * SAP Data Archiving * SAP ArchiveLink * OpenText Content Management * OpenText ArchiveLink * Data retention and life cycle management You do not need hands-on professional experience with all of these technologies. Experience that is advantageous The following would strengthen your profile but is not essential: * Hands-on SAP ILM or Data Archiving experience. * SAP ILM/Data Archiving training or certification. * Basic knowledge of data-related regulatory requirements such as GDPR or SOX. * Familiarity with SAP Fiori. * Basic ABAP knowledge gained through work, university or self-study. * Experience with OpenText or another enterprise content-management/archive platform. * Previous experience working on an SAP implementation, migration, upgrade or support project. ## Description As an SAP Archiving Consultant, you will help clients manage the life cycle of data held in their SAP systems-from active operational data through archiving, retention and eventual deletion. This is an early-career SAP role, suitable for someone with up to 2 years of experience, including relevant internships, academic projects or SAP training. You will work alongside experienced SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) specialists on client projects, developing hands-on expertise in SAP data archiving, ILM, retention management and regulatory compliance. You are not expected to join as an SAP ILM expert. We are looking for someone with SAP/ERP fundamentals, an understanding or exposure to data archiving concepts, and a strong interest in developing into an SAP ILM and data life cycle specialist. What you will do SAP archiving and ILM implementation You will: * Support the design and implementation of SAP data archiving and information life cycle management solutions. * Help clients understand which SAP data should be retained, archived or deleted and when. * Support the configuration of SAP ILM and/or related archiving solutions. * Assist with data archiving and retention-management activities. * Support the execution and monitoring of archiving processes. * Work with experienced consultants to troubleshoot basic SAP ILM and archiving issues. * Document system activities, results and issues. Data governance and compliance You will: * Support the implementation of data-retention and life cycle rules in SAP. * Help translate defined regulatory or company retention requirements into SAP ILM processes. * Support projects involving data privacy, retention and regulatory compliance. * Develop your knowledge of SAP ILM best practices and relevant data-management regulations. You are not expected to be a legal or regulatory expert; your role is to understand how defined retention and compliance requirements are implemented within SAP. Requirements, testing and documentation You will: * Participate in client workshops and meetings. * Help gather and document business and technical requirements. * Support solution testing and validation. * Prepare process documentation, user guides and training materials. * Document archiving processes, system activities and test results. * Support users and project teams during implementation. Cross-functional collaboration You will: * Work with SAP functional consultants, technical consultants and client teams. * Understand how archiving requirements affect different SAP modules and business processes. * Support integration between SAP archiving/ILM solutions and relevant content-management or archive platforms. * Contribute to the successful delivery of your assigned project tasks., * Learn quickly: Build deeper expertise in SAP ILM and data archiving through project experience and training. * Understand the fundamentals: Explain the basic purpose of archiving, retention and information life cycle management. * Execute accurately: Complete assigned configuration, testing, documentation and support activities carefully and reliably. * Analyse problems: Investigate basic archiving or ILM issues and work with senior specialists to resolve them. * Document clearly: Produce accurate requirements, test results, process documentation and user guidance. * Collaborate effectively: Work comfortably with functional, technical and client teams. * Develop into a specialist: Gradually take greater ownership of SAP ILM, archiving and data life cycle activities as your experience grows. ## Related Videos - [Headless by Design: Building Enterprise Systems That Agents Can Actually Use](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100092-headless-by-design-building-enterprise-systems-that-agents-can-actually-use) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [Getting to Know Your Legacy (System) with AI-Driven Software Archeology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1437-getting-to-know-your-legacy-system-with-ai-driven-software-archeology) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) ## Related Articles - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)