SAP Basis Performance Consultant

Description

Summary: Seeking an experienced SAP Basis consultant to serve as a performance advisor for complex SAP landscapes, focusing on analysis and expert recommendations for system optimization and project efficiency. Highlights: 1. Act as a performance advisor for complex SAP landscapes 2. Provide expert recommendations on system configuration and optimization 3. Shape efficiency and safety of large-scale SAP initiatives We are looking for an experienced SAP Basis consultant to act as a performance advisor for complex SAP landscapes. This is an advisory role rather than hands\-on system administration: the focus is on analysing environments and providing expert recommendations that optimise system performance and ensure compatibility with specialised transformation tools. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team delivering large\-scale SAP initiatives, including data migrations, carve\-outs, data deletions, upgrades and transformations. Your recommendations will directly shape how efficiently and safely these projects run. Key responsibilities * Analyse SAP system landscapes and identify performance bottlenecks. * Provide expert recommendations to customers on system configuration and optimisation. * Advise on the changes required to ensure optimal performance of external tools and processes. * Review architecture across SAP versions and database platforms. * Guide best practices for: – System performance tuning – Data volume management (excluding archiving strategies) * Support planning activities for data migrations, system carve\-outs, and upgrades and transformations. * Collaborate with technical and functional teams to align recommendations with project goals. * Provide input on database\-level considerations across Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and SAP HANA. * Assist in analysing ABAP\-related performance issues (traces, dumps and inefficient programs). Required skills \& experience * Strong background in SAP Basis architecture and performance optimisation. * Experience across multiple SAP versions (ECC, S/4HANA, etc.). * Deep understanding of database platforms: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and SAP HANA. * Working knowledge of ABAP performance analysis. * Proven experience in SAP projects involving data migrations, carve\-outs and system upgrades. * Ability to assess complex landscapes and provide clear, actionable recommendations. Strong understanding of key SAP tables and data structures – particularly the large\-volume tables that dominate performance and data\-intensive operations: Preferred qualifications * Experience in S/4HANA conversions or transformation programmes. * Exposure to SAP functional processes (FI, MM, SD, etc.). * Experience advising clients in high\-impact or large\-scale environments. * Strong communication and stakeholder\-management skills.