Senior IT Software Engineer

Severn Trent

. Assess ECC landscape readiness and prepare systems for S/4HANA conversion using SAP tools and validation checks .

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeCoventry • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess ECC landscape readiness and prepare systems for S/4HANA conversion using SAP tools and validation checks
Support S/4HANA architecture, sizing, and environment provisioning in line with RISE standards
Plan and execute system conversion and database migration to SAP HANA, including rehearsals
Manage transports and support code remediation (SPAU/SPDD) to ensure system consistency
Configure and manage integrations with SAP BTP, middleware, and third-party systems
Provide BASIS support for testing phases and lead cutover planning, including backup and recovery strategies
Deliver post-go-live hypercare, system stabilisation, documentation, and handover to support teams
Ensure compliance with security, audit, governance, and SAP RISE operational requirements
Operate and support the live S/4HANA environment, including monitoring, incident management, releases, upgrades, and integrations
Manage batch scheduling, job monitoring, and continuous improvement to optimise performance and operational efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong SAP BASIS experience (ECC & S/4HANA)
Experience with SUM DMO and HANA migration
Knowledge of SAP RISE operating model
Experience with transport and integration technologies
Strong communication and stakeholder management
Ability to work across teams and vendors
Desirable Qualifications: SAP certifications (BASIS, HANA, S/4HANA)

Benefits

Comp & perks

28 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,225, subject to eligibility)
Family-friendly policies, including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave
Leading pension scheme – we double your contribution up to 15%
Sharesave scheme
Dedicated training and development through our Academy
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Two paid volunteering days per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

S/4HANA ArchitectureDatabase MigrationTransport ManagementCode RemediationSystem ConfigurationIntegration ManagementMonitoring and Incident ManagementBatch SchedulingPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Certifications

SAP BASIS CertificationSAP HANA CertificationSAP S/4HANA Certification