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We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging - but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.\nCOMPANY DESCRIPTION \nSAP is the global market leader for business software and related services, and SAP National Security Services Inc.® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary, offering SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers.\nMust be a US Citizen; this position requires access to customer data. All internals must have Manager’s approval to transfer.\nPosition Overview\nWe are looking for an experienced SAP Basis Automation & AI Engineer with experience in SAP Basis administration, automation, and Linux/Unix environments. The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on SAP Basis expertise with a passion for automation and emerging technologies. This role will focus on automating repetitive SAP Basis activities, reducing manual intervention, improving operational efficiency, and leveraging Ansible, Python, Linux shell scripting, and AI tools to modernize SAP operations. The successful candidate will also be a strong team player who enjoys sharing knowledge, collaborating with others, and helping team members develop their technical skills.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions for SAP Basis operations.\nIdentify repetitive, manual, and error-prone SAP Basis tasks and develop automation to minimize human intervention.\nDevelop and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, modules, and automation workflows for SAP environments.\nDevelop robust Linux/Unix shell scripts to automate SAP administration, system health checks, monitoring, maintenance, deployments, housekeeping, and operational activities.\nUse Python to develop automation tools, scripts, utilities, integrations, and APIs.\nMake extensive use of Linux shell scripting such as Bash to automate complex SAP Basis and operating-system-level tasks.\nDesign reusable shell scripts that can be integrated with Ansible and other enterprise automation frameworks.\nTroubleshoot and optimize Linux-based automation and scripting solutions.\nExplore and apply AI and Generative AI tools to improve SAP operations, troubleshooting, monitoring, documentation, scripting, and automation.\nInvestigate opportunities to use AI-assisted solutions to reduce operational effort and improve the speed and consistency of SAP support.\nAutomate activities such as SAP system health checks; System monitoring and validation; Start/stop procedures; Log analysis; Housekeeping; File-system checks and management; SAP parameter and configuration checks; Routine maintenance activities; System availability checks; Reporting and operational dashboards; and Repetitive troubleshooting and remediation activities\nWork closely with SAP Basis engineers and other IT teams to identify and prioritize automation opportunities.\nDevelop reusable automation components and establish automation standards and best practices.\nMaintain source code and automation assets using Git or other version-control systems.\nTroubleshoot SAP, Linux, scripting, and automation-related issues.\nDocument automation solutions, scripts, processes, and operational procedures.\nActively share technical knowledge and best practices with team members.\nMentor and assist colleagues in learning SAP Basis, Linux scripting, Ansible, Python, and automation technologies.\nParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives and identify new opportunities to reduce manual operational effort.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.\n8+ years of professional experience in SAP Basis administration and operations.\nStrong hands-on experience with SAP Basis in enterprise environments.\nStrong experience working with Linux/Unix operating systems.\nStrong Linux shell scripting experience, particularly Bash.\nDemonstrated ability to write, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize complex Linux shell scripts.\nExperience using shell scripting to automate SAP Basis and operating-system-level activities.\nHands-on experience with Ansible, including playbooks, roles, variables, handlers, and automation workflows.\nGood programming and scripting experience with Python.\nExperience integrating Linux shell scripts, Python, and Ansible to build end-to-end automation solutions.\nUnderstanding of SAP system architecture, administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational processes.\nExperience working with APIs and system integrations.\nFamiliarity with AI tools and Generative AI, particularly their application to software development, scripting, troubleshooting, and IT automation.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nStrong communication and collaboration skills.\nDemonstrated willingness to share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and learn new technologies.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience developing automation specifically for SAP Basis operations.\nStrong experience with Bash/Linux shell scripting in large enterprise environments.\nExperience with SAP HANA administration.\nExperience with SAP system installations, upgrades, patching, migrations, monitoring, and maintenance.\nExperience integrating SAP automation with enterprise monitoring, ITSM, and infrastructure platforms.\nExperience with Git/GitLab/GitHub or other source-control platforms.\nKnowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices.\nExperience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts.\nExperience working with cloud environments such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.\nExperience using AI-assisted development tools such as Generative AI coding assistants.\nExperience developing reusable automation frameworks rather than one-time scripts.\nExperience with REST APIs and integrating different enterprise platforms.\nFamiliarity with security and best practices for automation credentials and privileged access.\nTechnical Skills\nSAP Basis\nSAP HANA\nSAP system administration\nSAP monitoring and troubleshooting\nSAP system maintenance and operations\nLinux & Shell Scripting - Core Requirement\nLinux/Unix administration\nBash scripting\nLinux shell scripting\nProcess and service management\nFile-system and log management\nSystem monitoring and troubleshooting\nCron/job scheduling\nOS-level automation\nIntegration of shell scripts with Ansible and Python\nAutomation & Programming\nAnsible\nPython\nLinux Shell/Bash\nREST APIs\nAutomation frameworks\nGit/version control\nAI & Emerging Technology\nGenerative AI\nAI-assisted development\nAI tools for troubleshooting and automation\nIntelligent automation\nAI-assisted scripting and documentation\nDevOps & Infrastructure\nCI/CD\nDevOps practices\nInfrastructure as Code\nCloud technologies\nEnterprise monitoring and ITSM integration\nSoft Skills\nStrong team collaboration\nExcellent communication\nKnowledge sharing\nMentoring and coaching\nProblem solving\nContinuous learning\nAbility to work independently while contributing effectively to a team\nCuriosity and willingness to experiment with new technologies\nAbility to explain technical concepts clearly to other team members\nWhat Success Looks Like\nSuccess in this role means significantly reducing the amount of manual and repetitive work performed by SAP Basis engineers through reliable, scalable, and reusable automation.\nThe engineer will combine SAP Basis knowledge, Linux shell scripting, Ansible, Python, and AI technologies to build automation that improves operational efficiency, consistency, and reliability.\nBeyond individual automation projects, this person will help establish a culture of automation and knowledge sharing within the SAP Basis organization, enabling team members to learn new technologies and continuously improve the way SAP environments are managed.\nBring out your best\nSAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.\nWe win with inclusion\nSAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.\nSAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: .\nFor SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. 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