SAP Database Engineer
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled SAP Database Engineers has surged in recent years, with the global SAP market projected to reach $235 billion by 2027. As companies continue to adopt SAP solutions, the need for experts who can design, build, and optimize HANA-native data models has become crucial. With Bright Vision Technologies' commitment to innovation, this role stands out in the current remote job market. Candidates should be aware that a technical coding assessment is mandatory, and they should be confident in their hands-on experience with HANA-native modeling and performance-tuning skills.
Job Description
About the Role
The SAP Database Engineer will play a vital role in designing, building, and optimizing HANA-native data models and analytical objects supporting S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, and standalone HANA platforms. This role requires a deep understanding of HANA internals and the ability to translate complex business and analytics requirements into performant HANA models. The ideal candidate will be the go-to expert for diagnosing and resolving HANA performance issues across the SAP landscape.As part of the dynamic team at Bright Vision Technologies, the SAP Database Engineer will collaborate closely with Basis, ABAP, and analytics teams to ensure HANA models are integrated cleanly with the broader landscape. The company's commitment to innovation and its forward-thinking approach to software development make this an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in a remote setting.
The role is part of Bright Vision Technologies' in-house Statement of Work (SOW) engagement, and the company is looking for a full-time, direct W2 employee. This means the candidate will be working directly with the company, without any third-party clients or vendors involved.
What You Will Do
- Design and develop performant calculation views, CDS views, AMDPs, and SQLScript procedures for analytical and transactional workloads
- Translate business and analytics requirements into well-structured HANA data models that balance flexibility, performance, and maintainability
- Optimize complex queries, joins, and aggregations through careful use of partitioning, pruning, and parallelization features of HANA
- Lead HANA performance reviews and audits, using tools such as HANA Studio Plan Visualizer, ST04, ST05, and DBACOCKPIT to identify bottlenecks
- Implement appropriate security models for HANA, including analytic privileges, roles, and row-level security
- Design and operate HANA replication scenarios using SLT, smart data integration, and smart data access
- Support data tiering using HANA Native Storage Extension and dynamic tiering where appropriate
- Build and maintain HANA-native applications and procedures consumed by Fiori, BW, and BTP services
- Lead capacity planning and sizing for HANA systems, taking into account both current and projected workloads
- Collaborate closely with Basis, ABAP, and analytics teams to ensure HANA models are integrated cleanly with the broader landscape
- Maintain comprehensive, current technical documentation — including architecture diagrams, design decisions, configuration references, runbooks, and operational procedures
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in SAP Database Engineering or a related field
- Deep expertise in HANA-native modeling, including calculation views, CDS views, AMDPs, and SQLScript
- Strong performance-tuning skills and a clear understanding of HANA internals
- Experience with HANA Studio Plan Visualizer, ST04, ST05, and DBACOCKPIT
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a remote setting and contribute to a dynamic team
- Experience with Excel and other data analysis tools
- Strong understanding of data security and privacy principles
Nice to Have
- Experience with Fiori, BW, and BTP services
- Knowledge of cloud-based SAP solutions
- Certification in SAP Database Engineering or a related field
- Experience with agile development methodologies
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking software development company
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Flexible remote work arrangement
- Access to the latest SAP technologies and tools
- Comprehensive technical documentation and support
- Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
- Opportunity to work on challenging and complex projects
- Collaborative team with a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction
How to Stand Out
- Tip: Highlight your experience with HANA-native modeling, including calculation views, CDS views, AMDPs, and SQLScript, in your resume and cover letter.
- Tip: Be prepared to demonstrate your performance-tuning skills and understanding of HANA internals during the technical coding assessment.
- Tip: Showcase your ability to work collaboratively in a remote setting and contribute to a dynamic team.
- Tip: Emphasize your strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and be prepared to provide examples of how you've applied these skills in previous roles.
- Tip: Research Bright Vision Technologies and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with the company's mission and values.
- Tip: Be prepared to discuss your experience with data security and privacy principles, and how you've applied these principles in previous roles.
- Tip: Consider obtaining certification in SAP Database Engineering or a related field to demonstrate your expertise and commitment to the field.
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