| Job Description: |
Years of Experience: 10 & Above
Required Skills: Digital : SAP BASIS - HANA
Education Requirements: BE/BTech
Canada Life is looking for a seasoned SAP BASIS Tech Lead to architect and manage the technical foundation for our SAP migration to Azure. This role will ensure high availability| security| and performance of SAP systems during and after migration. Candidates must be confident, with strong lead experience, able to define and run a migration (not just technical know-how) & communicate with stakeholders
*******Candidates must be confident, with strong lead experience, able to define and run a program and talk to different stakeholders (not just technical know-how)********
Key Responsibilities:
Design and oversee SAP BASIS architecture for Azure migration| including High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) setup.
Manage system sizing and performance tuning| optimizing cloud resources for cost and efficiency.
Lead installation| upgrades| and configuration of SAP components on Azure infrastructure.
Implement transport management| patching| and kernel updates to maintain system integrity.
Ensure security hardening and encryption| meeting BFSI compliance and audit standards.
Coordinate with Azure teams for networking| storage| and backup strategies to support SAP workloads.
Troubleshoot system issues and perform root cause analysis during migration and stabilization phases.
Guide BASIS team members and provide technical sign-off for go-live readiness and cutover activities.
Qualifications / Skills:
Experience: 8 years in SAP BASIS administration| with at least 3 years in cloud migration projects.
Technical Expertise: SAP NetWeaver| HANA| Azure cloud services| HADR architecture| and performance tuning.
Domain Knowledge: BFSI regulatory compliance and security standards.
Soft Skills: Strong leadership| problem-solving| and cross-team collaboration abilities.
Certifications: SAP BASIS| Azure Solutions Architect| or related certifications (preferred).
Top 3 Required Skills:
1. SAP BASIS + cloud migration
2. Performance tuning & transports
3. Security/compliance
Top 3 Preferred Skills:
1. Cloud infra integration
2. RCA & troubleshooting
3. SAP BASIS/HANA certs |
