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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP Technical / Basis Lead - **Company:** IBM - **Location:** Coral Gables, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Linux, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, SAP ERP, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, SAP (Applications), SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse, SAP HANA, SAP Materials Management, SAP Project System, SAP Security, SAP Solution Manager, SAP Application Management Services, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, SAPBasis, Information Technology, SAP S/4HANA, Cloud Migration, User Administration - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f848b4c6-ef39-42bd-9329-a1f1145d5cb1 ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field 8+ years of experience in SAP Basis administration Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA and HANA database Experience leading SAP technical teams or projects Hands-on experience with system installations, upgrades, and migrations Knowledge of OS (Linux/Unix/Windows) and database management Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud-based SAP environments (Azure preferred) SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate/System Administration) Familiarity with automation tools/scripts (PowerShell, Python, Ansible) Experience with SAP Solution Manager or Focused Run Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Key Skills SAP Basis Administration SAP S/4HANA & HANA DB SAP System Monitoring & Performance Tuning Cloud Architecture (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform) Technical Leadership & Team Management SAP Security & Compliance Disaster Recovery & High Availability Soft Skills Strong leadership and mentoring abilities Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Effective communication with technical and business stakeholders Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Leaders are expected to spend time with their teams and clients and therefore are generally expected to be in the workplace a minimum of three days a week, subject to business needs. Required education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise 8+ years of experience in SAP Basis administration Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA and HANA database Experience leading SAP technical teams or projects, Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do. Are you ready to be an IBMer?, IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. ## Description We are seeking an experienced SAP Technical / Basis Lead to oversee SAP system administration, architecture, and technical operations. This role is responsible for managing SAP landscapes, driving system performance, ensuring stability, and leading infrastructure initiatives including cloud migrations, upgrades, and security compliance., Lead the installation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP systems (S/4HANA, ECC, BW, etc.) Manage SAP landscapes including DEV, QA, and PROD environments Perform client copies, kernel upgrades, and system refreshes Monitor system performance and proactively resolve issues Technical Leadership Act as the primary technical lead for SAP Basis and infrastructure initiatives Provide guidance to Basis administrators and cross-functional teams Collaborate with SAP functional and development teams for system changes and transports Architecture & Upgrades Lead SAP upgrades, patches, migrations, and HANA conversions Design scalable SAP architectures (on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments such as AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform) Support SAP S/4HANA implementations and roadmap planning Performance & Optimization Monitor and tune SAP system performance using tools like ST02, ST03, DBACOCKPIT Analyze workload trends and proactively improve system efficiency Manage database administration (HANA, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.) Security & Compliance Implement SAP security best practices (user administration, roles, authorizations) Ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements Address vulnerabilities and apply SAP Notes and patches Disaster Recovery & High Availability Design and maintain backup, restore, and disaster recovery plans Manage system replication and high-availability setups (e.g., HANA replication) Cloud & Infrastructure Support SAP deployments on cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform) Work with infrastructure teams on networking, storage, and compute optimization Automate system monitoring and administration tasks where possible ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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