Job Description
Lead Consultant

 

Job Description:

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced SAP Basis L3 Consultant to provide advanced technical expertise, administration, and support across SAP landscapes. The consultant will play a key role in system architecture, database/OS management, troubleshooting complex issues, and guiding L2 support teams. This position requires deep knowledge of SAP Basis, multiple databases, and operating systems, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
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Key Responsibilities
•    Lead and perform end-to-end SAP Basis administration across multiple landscapes (ECC, S/4HANA, BW, Solution Manager, PI/PO, etc.).
•    Manage and optimize SAP system performance, workload balancing, tuning, and health checks.
•    Oversee database administration (Oracle, HANA, SQL Server, DB2, or others as applicable) including installation, upgrades, backup/restore, and performance tuning.
•    Perform OS-level administration (Linux/Unix/Windows) relevant to SAP environments.
•    Handle system refreshes, migrations, patching, and upgrades (SAP Kernel, DB, OS).
•    Act as an escalation point for L2 teams, providing deep-dive troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex issues.
•    Prepare and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and SOPs.
•    Participate in 24x7 on-call support rotation, ensuring SLA adherence.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, often in international/European contexts.
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Required Skills & Qualifications
•    Strong SAP Basis expertise (system installation, configuration, monitoring, upgrades, migrations).
•    Proficiency in SAP HANA and at least one other DB (Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, etc.).
•    Hands-on OS administration experience (Linux/Unix, Windows).
•    Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, able to retrace activities and resolve incidents effectively.
•    Good knowledge of SAP landscape architecture.
•    Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) is an advantage.
•    Strong communication skills; prior experience collaborating with global/European teams preferred.
•    Ability to work independently with a detail-oriented and proactive approach.
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Preferred Certifications (Good to Have)
•    SAP Certified Technology Associate (SAP Basis / SAP HANA Administration).
•    Database Expertise (e.g., Oracle DBA, HANA Admin).
•    OS administration expertise (Linux/Unix administration).
•    EPOS Tool Experience ( Optional ).
•    ITIL Foundation certification.
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Soft Skills
•    Leadership qualities to mentor junior team members (L2).
•    Strong documentation and presentation skills.
•    Ability to work under pressure in critical situations.
•    Flexibility for 24x7 support including on-call duties.

 

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Recruiter Name: Preeti Nehulkar

Recruiter Email ID: Preeti.Nehulkar@nttdata.com

NTT DATA Business Solutions is a fast-growing international IT company and one of the world’s leading SAP partners. We are a full service provider delivering everything from business consulting to implementation of SAP solutions, including hosting services and support.

 

     

 

 

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