Client: Ultimum IT/Cigna Health CareSAP BASIS Architect / Lead Consultant (BDC, BTP, HANA, Joule, Azure)Location: Remote (USA)Duration: Long-Term ContractExperience Required: 16+ YearsVisa: , , TN , L2 , E3 Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced SAP BASIS Architect / Lead Consultant with strong expertise in SAP BASIS administration, SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform), SAP BDC, SAP HANA Database administration, system performance tuning, and cloud integrations. The ideal candidate must have hands-on implementation experience across large-scale SAP landscapes and deep expertise in SAP system architecture, upgrades, migrations, monitoring, and optimization.This role requires strong knowledge of SAP BTP subaccounts, SAP Joule AI capabilities, Azure integrations, DocAI, and enterprise-grade SAP infrastructure support. The consultant will work closely with infrastructure, SAP functional, cloud, security, and application teams to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of SAP environments. Key ResponsibilitiesSAP BASIS Administration &
• ArchitectureLead end-to-end SAP BASIS implementations, upgrades, migrations, and support activities.Architect and manage complex SAP landscapes including ECC, S/4HANA, BW, PI/PO, Solution Manager, Gateway, and Fiori environments.Perform SAP kernel upgrades, system refreshes, client copies, transport management, and patching activities.Configure and maintain SAP Web Dispatcher, SAProuter, and high-availability setups.Manage SAP user administration, roles, authorizations, and security compliance.Handle SAP installations on-premises and cloud platforms.SAP BTP &
• Cloud IntegrationDesign and administer SAP BTP landscapes, global accounts, directories, and subaccounts.Configure SAP BTP services, connectivity, destinations, identity authentication, and integration services.Support SAP BTP integrations with SAP and non-SAP applications.Work on SAP Build Process Automation, Integration Suite, and extension applications.Manage cloud connectors and secure hybrid connectivity between SAP systems and cloud services.SAP Joule / AI &
• Azure IntegrationSupport SAP Joule AI enablement and enterprise AI integration initiatives.Integrate SAP applications with Azure services and enterprise cloud platforms.Work with Azure Applications, authentication mechanisms, APIs, and enterprise integrations.Support DocAI implementations and document processing integrations.Collaborate with AI and automation teams for intelligent workflow enablement.SAP HANA Database AdministrationPerform SAP HANA database administration, monitoring, backup/recovery, and optimization.Handle HANA tenant databases, replication, system copies, and disaster recovery configurations.Monitor HANA memory utilization, CPU usage, expensive SQL statements, and database growth.Perform HANA performance tuning and troubleshooting activities.Performance Tuning &
• System OptimizationAnalyze and optimize SAP application and database performance.Troubleshoot system bottlenecks, memory issues, work process issues, and long-running jobs.Perform workload analysis, buffer tuning, and operating system-level optimization.Monitor system health using SAP Solution Manager and other monitoring tools.Ensure system availability, reliability, scalability, and disaster recovery readiness.Migration &
• ImplementationParticipate in SAP implementation projects, cloud migrations, and transformation initiatives.Support SAP S/4HANA migration and conversion activities.Plan and execute cutover, go-live, and post-production support activities.Coordinate with infrastructure, networking, security, and application teams during implementations.Support &
• LeadershipProvide Level 3 production support for critical SAP environments.Lead offshore/onshore technical teams and mentor junior BASIS administrators.Participate in architecture discussions, capacity planning, and governance meetings.Prepare technical documentation, SOPs, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
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SkillsMandatory Skills16+ years of strong SAP BASIS administration experience.Hands-on SAP implementation and migration experience.Strong expertise in SAP BTP administration and architecture.Experience managing SAP BTP subaccounts and connectivity services.Strong SAP HANA Database administration experience.Expertise in SAP system performance tuning and troubleshooting.Experience with SAP Joule AI capabilities and integrations.Strong experience with Azure application integrations.Experience with DocAI / Document AI integrations.Expertise in SAP upgrades, patching, transport management, and system refreshes.Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix environments.Experience with SAP security, SSL certificates, SSO, and authentication mechanisms.Strong understanding of SAP cloud architecture and hybrid landscapes.Preferred SkillsSAP S/4HANA migration experience.SAP Integration Suite experience.Experienc
