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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP Basis Engineer - **Company:** APIPHANI, INC. - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), SAP Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Data Recovery, Data Security, Python (Programming Language), SAP ERP, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, SAP (Applications), SAP HANA, SAP NetWeaver Application Servers, SAP Project System, SAP Security, Scaled Agile Framework, Server Administration, Service Pack, Software Engineering, Azure Service Bus, Scripting, Sybase, SAPBasis, Information Technology, Database Backup, Servicenow - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-sap-basis-engineer-boston-ma--1df303f2-b8d9-488f-8f71-95b3aba02725 ## About the Role * Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Sciences, or equivalent work experience * 8-10 years of relevant hands-on SAP Basis engineering with one or more area of focus. * 3+ years of experience as an SAP Basis engineer in a service provider or advanced IT organization operating in a 24x7 environment * Solid background administering SAP HANA databases * Solid background administering SAP Sybase databases * Understanding of SAP security principals * Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ansible preferred * Experience with configuration management and automation tools * Familiarity with agile engineering practices (Kanban, continuous delivery, etc.) * Experience working in ITSM tools, ServiceNow preferred * AWS and Azure service usage on commercial or government cloud * Development experience with a high-level language such as python or java a plus * Strong analytical and critical thinking skills * Strong ownership bias * Deadline and detail-oriented, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Ansible, Automation, Calendar Management, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Recovery, Database Administration, Database Backup, Database Recovery, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Documentation, Government, IT Service Management (ITSM), Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Java, Kanban, Legal, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Operational Improvement, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Production Support, Progress Reports, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, SAP Administration, SAP Web Application Server (AS), Sales Management, ServiceNow, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Patches, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Sybase Product Family, System Migration, System Operations, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Delivery, Technical Support, Time Management, United States Citizen ## Description Sr SAP Support Engineers are responsible for delivering and overseeing the delivery of technical support to client SAP landscapes and satellite systems. They are responsible for the technical aspects of enhancing, updating and deploying critical changes, designing new solutions, and creating procedures in the SAP area. They are also the main delivery contact for a few client accounts. 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