SAP Basis Consultant

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility. 

 

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior SAP Basis Consultant to join our SAP Technology team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the administration, architecture, and optimization of SAP landscapes, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across all SAP systems. This role involves strategic planning, project leadership, and hands-on technical expertise in both on-premises and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the administration and operation of SAP systems landscapes (ECC, S/4HANA, SAP BTP, etc.)
• Design and implement SAP system landscapes, including upgrades, migrations, and patching in close co-operation with the application team and the provider
• Manage and optimize system performance, capacity planning
• Ensure compliance with security policies, user and role administration, and system audits
• Collaborate with the provider teams (network, storage, OS, upgrades) to ensure seamless SAP operations
• Support SAP HANA database administration and tuning
• Drive automation and standardization of SAP Basis processes
• Provide technical leadership in SAP projects, including cloud transformation and integration initiatives
• Mentor junior consultants and provide expert guidance to internal stakeholders
• Close collaboration with the external data center provider

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in SAP Basis administration
• Strong expertise in SAP NetWeaver, S/4HANA, SAP HANA, and SAP cloud services
• Experience with SAP system migrations (e.g., upgrades, cloud migration)
• Familiarity with SAP BTP, SAP Cloud Connector, and hybrid system landscapes
• Proficient in system monitoring tools and performance tuning
• Knowledge of backup/recovery strategies and high availability setups
• Fluent in English

Preferred Skills:

• SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Being part of a global IT team of thousands of colleagues working on various innovations and tasks, there is always an opportunity to grow and move into different directions within our corporation.

Among others, you can expect the following benefits:

• Hybrid work arrangement - Opportunities for remote work, flexible hours, or compressed workweeks to achieve better work-life balance
• Career growth opportunities – Clear paths for career advancement within the organization, with opportunities for promotion and skill development
• Work-Life Balance - Policies and practices that promote work-life balance, such as parental leave, and wellness programs.
• Global exposure - Opportunity to work and learn with a global team
• New work style - World class office infrastructure 
• Attractive employee benefit policies such as Leave Policy, Group Mediclaim Insurance Policy, Mediclaim for Employee's Parents, Group Personal Accident Policy , Higher Education Policy, Sabbatical Leave, R & R, Car Lease Policy, Employees Tires Discount Program, Annual Health Checkup

If this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values Trust For One Another, Passion to Win and Freedom to Act, we are looking forward receiving your application.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.