As an SAP Basis Expert, you will lead SAP Basis operations and oversee system lifecycle management. Your key responsibilities will include managing installations, upgrades, support packages, and kernel updates; conducting performance tuning, system health checks, and proactive monitoring; designing and maintaining SAP landscape architecture and transport strategy; ensuring secure user and role administration across systems; collaborating with database, network, and operating system teams for end-to-end support; defining and implementing system backup, disaster recovery, and high availability plans; resolving technical issues, supporting go-lives, and managing system outages; maintaining documentation, system logs, and technical configuration records; supporting SAP integrations with third-party applications and cloud platforms; and providing guidance on SAP roadmaps, sizing, and infrastructure planning.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- SAP Certified Technology Associate (Basis, HANA, or OS/DB Migration)
- Additional certifications in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) are a plus
- Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred
Experience:
- 8–12 years of hands-on SAP Basis experience
- Minimum 2 years in a leadership or managerial role
- Experience managing large-scale SAP environments (ECC, S/4HANA, BW/4HANA)
- Exposure to cloud deployments and hybrid landscapes
- Proven track record of handling system migrations, upgrades, and performance tuning
- At least 5 years of experience in the Banking Sector
Technical & Functional Skills:
- Expertise in SAP Basis administration for ABAP and Java stacks
- Strong knowledge of HANA and traditional RDBMS (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2)
- Experience in SAP landscape design, transport management, and client strategy
- Familiarity with Solution Expert, EarlyWatch, and system monitoring tools
- Understanding of network and infrastructure dependencies in SAP landscapes
- Knowledge of SAP security, audit readiness, and authorization concepts
- Experience with automation, scripting, and system orchestration tools is a plus
Soft Skills:
- Strong communication and coordination abilities
- Ability to troubleshoot under pressure and manage escalations
- Clear documentation and reporting discipline
- Leadership and team development skills
- Strong planning, prioritization, and project management capability
- Customer-focused with a solution-oriented mindset
Work Environment & Conditions:
- Consulting environment with responsibility for multiple client landscapes
- Travel may be required within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Collaboration with global infrastructure, security, and SAP functional teams
- Participation in on-call rotation and weekend support during critical activities
- Exposure to a wide range of SAP systems and industry clients
- Fast-paced environment requiring quick decision-making and strong execution
DXC Technology is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, prioritizing in-person collaboration while also offering flexibility to support wellbeing and productivity.
