Senior SAP Basis Consultant - Global SAP Leader. Glasgow or UK Remote

We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior SAP Basis Consultant to join our growing Technical Services team. In this key role, you’ll take ownership of the design, operation, and continuous improvement of complex SAP environments across both on-premise and cloud landscapes.

You’ll combine deep technical expertise with a proactive, solution-focused mindset - delivering stable, secure, and high-performing SAP systems that empower our customers to achieve their business goals. Working closely with our Application Management, Hosting, and Consulting teams, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring service excellence and long-term client satisfaction.

As a senior member of the team, you’ll also act as a mentor and thought leader - sharing knowledge, defining best practices, and helping to shape the evolution of our SAP Cloud and BTP capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact in a collaborative environment where innovation and continuous improvement are at the core of everything we do., Technical Operations & Support:

• Deliver expert-level SAP Basis administration across ABAP, Java, and hybrid system landscapes.
• Manage complex SAP environments hosted on HANA, SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, MaxDB, and ASE databases.
• Drive system stability, performance, and reliability through proactive monitoring, tuning, and optimisation.
• Take ownership of Priority 1 (P1) incident resolution, ensuring swift recovery and detailed root-cause analysis.
• Implement SAP Notes, kernel upgrades, Support Packs, and Enhancement Packages across customer landscapes.
• Execute system copies, refreshes, migrations (homogeneous and heterogeneous), and upgrades with precision.
• Maintain saprouter configurations, Solution Manager, and Cloud ALM for integrated monitoring and change control.
• Support SAP security and authorisation processes, with a solid understanding of GRC and compliance frameworks.
• Deliver system health checks, EarlyWatch reports, and technical service reviews with clear insights and recommendations.
• Administer and optimise SAP landscapes in cloud platforms - Azure, AWS, GCP, and private cloud.
• Deploy and manage SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) solutions - from connectivity to lifecycle management.
• Utilise SAP Cloud ALM for operations, change management, and proactive service monitoring.
• Champion automation, scripting, and DevOps practices to boost efficiency, resilience, and scalability.
• Stay ahead of the curve on SAP’s evolving roadmap (S/4HANA, BTP, Cloud ALM, GRC) - driving continuous innovation.

Customer Engagement & Leadership:

• Act as a trusted technical advisor and primary contact for key customers.
• Partner with SAP and NTT Data teams to accelerate resolution of escalated and complex issues.
• Lead strategic Basis initiatives - including upgrades, migrations, and cloud transformation projects.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants, fostering growth and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Contribute to service development, documentation excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Extensive SAP Basis expertise across multiple SAP versions - including S/4HANA, ECC, and NetWeaver.
• Deep knowledge of SAP HANA plus experience with at least one additional database platform.
• Strong OS-level administration skills across Linux, Windows, and AIX/Unix environments.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Cloud ALM and SAP BTP administration or integration.
• Solid grasp of SAP Security and GRC principles, with a commitment to compliance best practices.
• Track record of delivering SAP migrations, upgrades, and performance optimisations.
• Working knowledge of SAP Solution Manager for monitoring, maintenance, and change control.
• Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience running SAP on public cloud platforms - Azure, AWS, GCP.
• Practical automation and scripting skills in Ansible, PowerShell, Shell, or Python.
• Familiarity with Fiori, BTP extensions, and integration scenarios.
• Understanding of DevOps and CI/CD methodologies for SAP operations., * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• SAP certifications preferred - such as SAP Certified Technology Specialist (System Administration), SAP HANA Operations, BOSUP, HANASUP, Cloud ALM, or BTP credentials., * Customer-focused and results-driven with a passion for excellence.
• Innovative thinker with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Collaborative communicator who thrives in team environments.
• High levels of integrity, accountability, and technical curiosity.
• Naturally motivated to mentor, support, and elevate others.

We are an equal opportunities employer. You must be eligible to work in the UK and prepared to undergo high level security clearance.

If you’re driven by technical excellence, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of a collaborative team shaping the future of SAP services - we’d love to hear from you.

Permanent - Full Time - Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, with occasional out-of-hours work for customer projects.

For over 16 years, we’ve built a strong reputation in Managed Services and continue to grow thanks to our ongoing success and expanding client base. Our portfolio includes a diverse range of organisations - from global multinationals to well-known household brands - spanning multiple industries and countries.

Our UK-wide network of consultants specialises in supporting all areas of SAP. We manage our customers’ solutions end-to-end - turning trust into lasting value. From and optimising business processes, to delivering tailored SAP implementations, through to ongoing service and system maintenance - we ensure excellence at every stage.

Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We work closely with our internal teams, project delivery specialists, and customers to provide long-term support, innovation, and a shared vision for success.