SAP BASIS Architect

Smith+Nephew

SAP BASIS Architect responsible for managing and optimizing SAP systems across various environments. Driving digital transformation and enabling sustained business growth in medical technology sector.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timePune • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

SAP BASIS Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing SAP landscapes.
Ensure optimal performance, scalability, and high availability of SAP systems.
Drive modernization initiatives such as cloud migration, automation, and integration strategies.
Scheduling and executing the SAP transport system.
Collaborating with the support team on resolving SAP transport issues and Performance Tuning suggestions.
Define SAP architecture and landscape maintenance (SAP ECC, S/4HANA, HANA DB, BTP etc.).
Lead Enhancement and Service pack upgrades, migrations, and cloud adoption initiatives.
Monitor service performance and support the Vendor teams in daily operations.
Coordinate SAP BASIS activities across projects and ensure alignment with delivery timelines.
Design high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization strategies.
Ensure security, compliance, and system stability.
Ensure the application of OS and DB level patches proactively.
Continuously identify and implement improvements to enhance SAP system performance, security, and reliability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and guide BASIS operations.
Participate in SAP related projects and conduct requirement gathering, fit/gap analysis.
Support with System landscapes, upgrades, Refreshes, Change and Transport management etc.
Perform L3 support for live countries.
Ensure consistency of processes and procedures across all SAP landscapes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: Bachelor’s / Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, IT or related subject preferred.
Licenses/ Certifications: - SAP Administration related certification.
ITIL Qualifications
Experience: 10+ years of SAP BASIS with strong architecture experience.
Strong SAP Basis Administration and Hands-on experience in SAP ECC, SAP S4 HANA and HANA DB.
Experience in Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure etc.).
Architecture design and landscape planning.
Automation tools.
Strong knowledge of HA/DR, performance tuning, and system migrations.
Good experience working with Middleware technologies for Integrations.
Fair knowledge in OS and DB Administration.
Integrations with SAP and Non-SAP applications.
Experience in other technical areas - SAP Security / ABAP is a plus.
Experience in a regulated industry and/or medical device company preferred.
Large transformational projects.
Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills.
Good functional and technical understanding of SAP business processes and models.
Ability to work effectively with globally distributed, cross-cultural teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
Detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
Awareness of software development standards, processes, and QA practices (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Major Medical coverage + Policy exclusions and insurance non-medical limit.
Educational Assistance.
Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Privilege Leave, Floater Leave.
Parents / Parents in Law’s Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave.
Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship.
Free Cab Transport facility for all employees, One Time Meal provided to all employees as per shift.
Night Shift Allowances.

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Hard Skills & Tools

SAP Architecture DesignLandscape PlanningAutomation ToolsHA/DR StrategiesSystem MigrationsMiddleware TechnologiesOS AdministrationDB AdministrationSAP SecurityABAP

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementAnalytical Problem-SolvingCollaborative MindsetDetail-OrientedOrganizational Skills

Certifications

SAP Administration CertificationITIL Qualifications