SAP Data Migration & BODS Solution Architect
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London, UK
3 months ago
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Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source
Tech stack
Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP)
Data Analysis
Unix
Data as a Services
Data Validation
Extract Transform Load (ETL)
Data Migration
Data Profiling
Datasheets
Database Queries
IDoc
Unix Shell
+10 more
Microsoft SQL Server
SAP ERP
Oracle (Applications)
SAP (Applications)
SAP HANA
SAP NetWeaver Data Management
SAP Sales and Distribution
TCP/IP
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Sap Business Objects
Job description
- Lead end-to-end SAP data migration and upgrade project lifecycles across multiple concurrent client engagements.
- Architect and deliver ETL solutions using SAP BODS (XI 3.2, 4.0, 4.2) for complex legacy-to-S/4 HANA migrations.
- Drive data loads into S/4 HANA using IDOCS, LTMC/LTMOM (Migration Cockpit), LSMW, BAPIs, and ABAP programs.
- Lead the design of Technical Specifications, DODS (Data Object Data Sheets), and DOMD (Data Object Mapping Documents).
- Develop and enhance IDOCs based on business requirements, promote changes across Dev/Test/Production environments.
- Configure logical systems (BD54), TCP/IP RFC connections (SM59), and manage BODS server installations on all environments.
- Implement complex pricing condition loads (e.g., ZPR0, ZDIS, COND_A) and multi-step inventory migration scenarios.
- Lead GAP analysis workshops to identify and resolve missing or conflicting data requirements.
- Oversee data profiling, cleansing, and quality assurance activities using SAP Information Steward including scorecard creation and GDPR-aligned rules.
- Design and develop preload readiness and post-load validation reports.
- Analyse failed IDOCs via SLG1, diagnose root causes, and drive permanent resolution.
- Facilitate data validation and readiness sessions, securing business sign-off for each load wave.
- Administer SAP BOBI 4.0/XIR3 architecture and manage users and user groups.
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for client stakeholders throughout project delivery.
- Manage business expectations and translate functional requirements into robust ETL design and migration logic.
- Lead Trial Loads, SIT, UAT, and Cutover Activities including contingency planning and rollback procedures.
- Prepare and present status reports, risk logs, and delivery updates at programme governance forums.
Requirements
Do you have experience in UNIX?, * 15+ years of SAP data migration and ETL experience, with at least 5 full end-to-end project lifecycles delivered.
- Experience in version upgrade of BODS environment.
- Expert-level SAP BODS (Business Objects Data Services) across versions XI 3.2, 4.0, and 4.2.
- Proven hands-on experience with S/4 HANA data migration using LTMC, LTMOM, LSMW, IDOCs, and BAPIs.
- Deep knowledge of SAP functional areas: MM, SD, FI (GL/AP/AR), and at least one of OTC, Engineering, or HR.
- Strong SQL skills (Oracle 9i12g and/or SQL Server); ability to write complex queries for data analysis and validation.
- UNIX shell scripting for automation, scheduling, and FTP-based file management.
- Experience with ABAP dataflows and working knowledge of ABAP programs for data migration.
- Track record of client-facing delivery, including stakeholder management and sign-off facilitation.
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