Senior SAP Basis Administrator

A global organization is seeking a Senior SAP Basis Administrator to join its Toronto IT team, supporting the stability and performance of complex SAP landscapes. You’ll lead technical projects, enhance SAP environments, and mentor junior staff while working with technologies like S/4HANA and BW on HANA.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Senior SAP Basis Administrator, you’ll oversee complex SAP landscapes, lead technical projects, and ensure long‑term system stability through advanced monitoring and proactive maintenance. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, mentor junior colleagues, and shape best practices through clear documentation and high standards for performance and security.

• Lead SAP BASIS initiatives—including installations, upgrades, and migrations—ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption
• Provide advanced operational support through monitoring, performance tuning, authorization management, and efficient incident resolution
• Support key SAP systems such as ECC, S/4HANA, BW on HANA, and APO while maintaining optimized HANA and DB2 databases
• Collaborate with SAP, BICC, ABAP, and business teams to align technical work with organizational goals and maintain strong documentation standards
• Mentor junior administrators, coordinate project activities, and participate in on‑call rotations to uphold high system availability

Key Requirements:
You bring the technical depth and adaptability needed to manage complex SAP landscapes across multiple operating systems and databases, all while staying composed during high‑pressure incidents and guiding others through challenges.

• 5–10 years of experience managing complex SAP BASIS environments with strong results in stability and optimization
• Deep expertise in SAP HANA administration, including installation, configuration, tuning, backup/recovery, and troubleshooting
• Skilled across IBM/AIX, Linux, and Windows, with advanced database capabilities in HANA, DB2, Oracle, or SQL Server
• Strong under pressure, able to prioritize effectively while maintaining accuracy during critical incidents and project deadlines
• Solid grounding in change management, clear communication, mentoring ability, IT‑related degree, and fluency in English; ABAP or scripting knowledge is a plus

What sets this company apart:

• This organization distinguishes itself through its steadfast commitment to employee development within an authentically global network.

What's next:
If interested in this position, please contact Jamie King at Jamie.King@robertwalters.com