SAP Basis Application Engineer

SAP Basis Application Engineer  A.K.A. SAP Wizard - Innovation Catalyst 

Embark on a thrilling journey with us at AstraZeneca, where patients are the heartbeat of our mission. As a global force redefining the boundaries of science, our collective purpose is monumental: to unveil and craft life-altering medicines that weave into the fabric of saving lives.

Within our IT realm, we wield direct influence on this noble purpose by fusing cutting-edge science with digital prowess, navigating vast data sets and advanced technology platforms. This is not just a workplace; it's a playground for innovation, ownership, and the relentless pursuit of personal and professional growth.

The Epicenter of Transformation: Guadalajara, México

Step into the role of aSAP Basis Application Engineer in our vibrant Guadalajara site. Here, you'll become part of a pioneering pharmaceutical giant spanning 100+ countries, with our headquarters proudly anchored in México.

Role Unveiled: Orchestrator of SAP Marvels

Join a powerhouse team dedicated to supporting, developing, and maintaining expansive SAP landscapes worldwide. Brace yourself for a riveting journey as we spearhead a multi-year ERP transformation, navigating towards the realms of S/4 HANA. Your role is pivotal, not only in contributing to this monumental project but also in fortifying our existing SAP domain and a diverse portfolio of projects.

As a SAP Basis maestro, you will act as the guardian of SAP systems, ensuring they align seamlessly with the evolving needs of our business. Dive into the exhilarating responsibilities that await you:

• Navigate the migration of SAP workloads to the native cloud, particularly AWS.
• Master the art of installing, configuring, and upgrading SAP systems.
• Provide expert technical support for SAP HANA, Oracle Database, and other application challenges.
• Infuse analytical prowess into problem-solving, collaborating across functional areas to optimize SAP applications.
• Contribute to the installation and upgrading of SAP S/4, BW/4HANA Systems, and HANA upgrades and migrations.

• Lead the charge in system refresh activities.

Qualifications: The Wizard's Arsenal

Your journey into our SAP wonderland requires:

• A robust grasp of SAP Basis administration, covering installation, configuration, maintenance, monitoring, performance tuning, backup, disaster recovery, upgrades, migrations, documentation, and reporting.
• Hands-on experience in SAP HANA administration and upgrades3.
• Exposure to integrations with non-SAP systems.
• Stellar organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and a knack for multitasking.
• Experience in regulated environments, coupled with knowledge of GXP and SOX requirements.
• A global mindset, adept at collaborating in a distributed team within a matrix structure.
• Understanding of business processes in the life sciences/pharmaceutical domain.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, showcasing your mastery of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Desirable Touches: Elevate Your Wizardry

• Achieve wizard status with these desirable qualifications:
• Certification in SAP S/4 HANA, OS/DB Migration, or AWS administration.
• Proven expertise in implementing and converting S/4HANA solutions, SAPproficiency in SUSE, AIX, and Windows Server OS.
• Familiarity with High Availability Environments.

Unleash your magic with us as we shape the future of pharmaceutical innovation and redefine what it means to be a SAP Basis Application Engineer. Join us, where every day is an opportunity to contribute to a cause greater than oneself.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together.

Interested? Come and join our journey.

So, what’s next!

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer.

AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.