SAP Basis Architect

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ABOUT AMGEN

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Description:

The SAP Basis Architect supports Amgen’s global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) landscape, consisting of SAP and non-SAP systems hosted on AWS. Working with a team of high-performing Basis experts and cloud specialists, the role focuses on ensuring the resilience, compliance, and security of our regulated and mission-critical ERP platform.

This position plays a key role in Amgen’s ERP modernization strategy, supporting the transition toward a cloud-first, automation-driven SAP ecosystem leveraging RISE with SAP and hyperscaler-native services. The role contributes to platform operations, lifecycle management, and modernization activities supporting the S/4HANA implementation and post-go-live operations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist in executing the SAP platform roadmap, ensuring reliability, security, and compliance across SAP and non-SAP components
• Support day-to-day operation and maintenance of SAP systems on AWS in alignment with enterprise architecture standards
• Participate in migration and upgrade projects, including Cloud ERP (RISE) adoption and S/4HANA transition activities
• Collaborate with SAP and hyperscaler partners to operationalize RISE with SAP environments, ensuring adherence to Amgen’s security, compliance, and cost-optimization objectives
• Contribute to establishing or refining platform standards, operational playbooks, and automation processes
• Perform operational tasks to enhance platform stability, including system monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and root cause analysis
• Implement lifecycle management activities such as support packages, kernel upgrades, and system refreshes using tools like SAP Solution Manager, CALM, etc.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for recurring maintenance activities to increase efficiency and consistency
• Contribute to developing monitoring and observability capabilities leveraging CloudWatch, or SAP Focused Run to improve incident prevention and resolution
• Collaborate with compliance, security, and audit teams to ensure adherence to GxP, SOX, and cybersecurity frameworks
• Assist in operationalizing cybersecurity strategies for vulnerability detection, prioritization, and remediation
• Communicate clearly with peers, customers, and senior stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree and 5 to 8 years of Computer Science, IT or SAP related field experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 5 to 8 years of Computer Science, IT or SAP related field experience OR
• Diploma and 5 to 8 years of Computer Science, IT or SAP related field experience

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Hands-on experience managing SAP landscapes in cloud, specifically with systems such as SAP ECC, S/4HANA, ATTP, GTS, GRC, BW, ATC, GIS, Onapsis, Content Server, and various third-party add-ons.
• Exposure to Cloud ERP (RISE) including concepts around SAP BTP, hyperscaler integration, and managed services models.
• Understanding in SAP HANA database administration, printer management, job scheduling, etc.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Knowledge of AWS and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) services, assisting in their implementation to enhance the reliability of the SAP platform.
• Working experience in DevOps methodologies within SAP.
• Familiarity with AI/ML, GenAI to implement advanced technologies in optimizing SAP solutions and driving innovation.

Professional Certifications (please mention if the certification is preferred or mandatory for the role):

• SAP Certified Technology Associate (preferred)
• Agile Certified Practitioner (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Adaptability and flexibility in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative
• Critical thinking and decision-making abilities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and multicultural team environment

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommoda