SAP Basis - Migration Specialist

Important Requirements:
Advanced English is mandatory (global communication)

Strong practical (hands-on) expertise in SAP Migrations to S/4HANA and Upgrades — not coordination or theoretical profiles

Up to 12 years of SAP Basis experience (or equivalent career level)

Advanced English is mandatory (global communication)

Requisitos:
Key Technical Responsibilities (Hands-on Focus):
S/4HANA Conversions & Migrations

Execution of readiness checks, CVI, and SDM/SDNI processes

Custom code adaptation and compatibility validation

Understanding of ECC vs S/4HANA architecture differences and in-memory computing impact

Hands-on experience with RISE with SAP architectural models, ECS operational procedures, and Cloud Managed Services governance

S/DB & Heterogeneous Migrations:
Execution of DMO (Database Migration Option) with SUM for direct migrations/conversions to HANA and Cloud.

Hands-on execution of Classical OS/DB Heterogeneous Migrations, System Copies, and landscape refreshes.

Kernel Upgrade & System Lifecycle:
End-to-end kernel upgrade execution and file distribution across instances

Understanding of DB-dependent vs independent files, patching and hotfixes

Kernel file management: disp+work ownership, permissions, and sticky bits configuration

SUM Execution:
Full lifecycle knowledge (phases, downtime, shadow instance)

Hands-on with SPDD/SPAU adjustments

Troubleshooting upgrade issues, including incomplete transports and open update resolution

Downtime optimization strategies and troubleshooting phase failures during migration cycles

Add-on Management & Package Installation:
Installation and maintenance of SAP add-ons via SPAM (SAP Patch Manager)

Understanding of PBS (Protected Business System / software components)

Handling TOC (Transport of Copies) for transport management

Knowledge of SPDD/SPAU behavior during add-on installations and how they differ from upgrade scenarios

SAP System Administration:
Work process analysis (SM50/SM66, OS tools like dpmon)

Trace/debug at work process level

Lock analysis (SM12) and performance troubleshooting

System recovery with open updates and downtime management

SAP Architecture & Connectivity:
ABAP + Java stack, dual-stack dependencies (ABAP/Java startup order, schema users), UME

DB connectivity (R3trans, DBACOCKPIT, HANA Studio)

Troubleshooting system startup and DB issues

Automation & Tooling:
Development and maintenance of automation scripts (Shell, Python) for upgrades, monitoring, and routine tasks

Building repeatable processes to reduce manual intervention

Critical Incident Handling (L3):
Final escalation point for complex issues

Root cause analysis and system recovery