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Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.\nClick on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:\nhttps://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/\nKey Responsibilities\nA) SAP Database Administration (in an TDI Landscape)\nAs a Database Specialist, you will take responsibility of SAP database setup & operations in a Tailored Datacenter Integration (TDI) environment.\nCore Responsibilities\nEnsure high availability, performance, and stability of SAP databases, specifically SAP HANA\nManage and optimize SAP HANA-based database systems in production environments\nImplement and maintain security and governance standards\nDrive automation of database administration tasks\nOwn and continuously improve:Backup & Recovery concepts\nDisaster Recovery strategies and processes\n\nPerform root cause analysis and problem resolution for database-related issues\nCollaborate with SAP Basis and infrastructure teams on system lifecycle activities\nTechnical Focus\nSAP HANA architecture and operations for e.g.:SAP S/4HANA\nSAP BW\nSAP EWM\nSAP GTS and related systems\n\nPerformance monitoring and tuning on the database layer\nPlan and test Database lifecycle managementPrepare and coordinate patching, upgrades, migrations\n\nB) Automation & DevOps Engineering\nYou will play a key role in driving automation, standardization, and modernization across SAP platform operations.\nCore Responsibilities\nDesign and implement automation solutions for SAP infrastructure and operations\nDevelop and maintain standard and custom automations\nEnable and support DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and operational workflows\nIntegrate SAP operations with modern toolchains and monitoring solutions\nCollaborate with global teams to ensure scalable and repeatable processes\nTools & Technologies\nProgramming & scripting: Python\nAutomation frameworks: Ansible, Terraform\nVersion control & pipelines: Git, CI/CD Pipelines\nDevelopment environment: VS Code\nContainer & platform tools: Rancher\nMonitoring & observability: Grafana\nAPIs and system integration technologies\nWorking Environment\nHybrid SAP landscape (On-Prem + Cloud)\nGlobal setup with distributed teams across multiple time zones (“Follow the Sun”)\nClose collaboration with SAP Basis, infrastructure, and application teams\nAgile and DevOps-oriented working model\nRequired Skills & Qualifications\nTechnical Expertise\nStrong database understanding (mandatory)\n SAP HANA fundamentals (preferred)\nSolid SQL skills for system management and optimization\nExperience with SAP Basis operations (Associate level)\nUnderstanding of SAP system architecture and dependencies\nAutomation & DevOps Skills\nPractical experience with:Python scripting\nAnsible / Terraform\nGit-based workflows\nCI/CD pipelines\n\nKnowledge of modern infrastructure and cloud concepts\nFamiliarity with monitoring and observability tools\nArchitecture & System Thinking\nStrong architecture understanding across SAP and infrastructure layers\nAbility to analyze complex system landscapes and dependencies\nCapability to bridge SAP Basis and automation domains as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)\nSoft Skills & Expectations\nMindset & Work Style\nHigh level of proactivity and ownership\nStrong self-motivation and initiative\nContinuous learning mindset:Deep expertise in core areas\nBroadening knowledge across adjacent topics\n\nProblem-solving mentality, driven by:Creativity\nCuriosity\nEfficiency\n\nCommunication & Collaboration\nExcellent communication skills (spoken and written English)\nAbility to work transparently in a global team environment\nStrong collaboration across functional and regional boundaries\nDocumentation & Knowledge Sharing\nCreation and maintenance of technical documentation using:Markdown\n Architecture diagrams (e.g., Mermaid)\n\nClear and structured documentation of processes, systems, and automation workflows\nCore Competencies\nSAP Basis fundamentals combined with:Advanced database expertise (HANA focus)\nStrong automation capabilities\n\nAbility to act as a bridge between traditional SAP operations and modern DevOps practices\nStructured, analytical, and solution-oriented thinking\nSuccess Profile\nThe ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert who:\nTakes full ownership of their domain\nActively drives improvements and automation\nThrives in a complex, global SAP environment\nCombines deep technical expertise with a broad, forward-looking mindset\nYour Application\nTo ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. 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