SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Developer

Data-Core System, Inc.•Middletown, PA

About The Position

Data-Core Systems, Inc. is seeking an SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Developer to join their Consulting team. The role involves participating and contributing to the design, development, and implementation of complex applications, often using new technologies. The developer will provide technical expertise and systems design for individual initiatives and have the opportunity to work with other SME consultants. The client is a roadway system undergoing a digital transformation, implementing a solution based on SAP BRIM & Microsoft Dynamics CE.

Requirements

7+ years of analytics, business intelligence, or SAP reporting experience.
3+ years of direct SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) development experience.
Proven experience supporting enterprise analytics and reporting platforms.
Strong understanding of enterprise reporting and planning processes.
Hands-on experience developing SAC dashboards and stories.
Hands-on experience developing Planning models and workflows.
Hands-on experience developing Data visualizations and KPI reporting.
Hands-on experience developing Data connections and integrations.
Strong understanding of Enterprise reporting architecture.
Strong understanding of Data modeling concepts.
Strong understanding of Forecasting and planning processes.
Strong understanding of Business intelligence best practices.
Strong understanding of Analytics performance optimization.
Experience with SAP Datasphere.
Experience with SAP BW/4HANA.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA.
Experience with SAP HANA.
Experience with SQL and analytical queries.
Experience with APIs and integration services.
Strong analytical and technical troubleshooting abilities.
Strong dashboard and analytics development capabilities.

Nice To Haves

SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Analytics Cloud.
SAP Certified Technology Specialist - SAP Datasphere.
SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP BW/4HANA.
SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP HANA.
Business intelligence or analytics certifications.
Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).

Responsibilities

SAP Analytics Cloud Development: Design, develop, and maintain SAC solutions including Dashboards, Stories, Reports, Planning models, Predictive analytics applications, and KPI scorecards. Develop scalable and user-friendly analytics solutions supporting enterprise business operations.
Data Modeling & Analytics Support: Develop and maintain SAC data models, planning models, calculated measures, business rules, data actions, and allocations. Support enterprise reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management processes. Ensure consistency and accuracy of analytics and planning solutions.
Integration & Data Connectivity: Support integration between SAP SAC and SAP Datasphere, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA, and Non-SAP enterprise data sources. Develop and support live and import data connections. Collaborate with data engineering and integration teams to support data pipelines and reporting architectures.
Dashboard & Visualization Development: Design and optimize executive dashboards and operational reporting solutions. Develop data visualizations and interactive analytics supporting business intelligence initiatives. Support KPI framework development and enterprise reporting standards. Ensure reporting solutions are intuitive, scalable, and performance optimized.
Planning & Forecasting Support: Develop and support SAC planning applications including Budgeting, Forecasting, Workforce planning, Financial planning, and Scenario analysis. Configure planning workflows, allocations, version management, and approval processes. Support business users during planning cycles and reporting activities.
Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize SAC application and query performance. Support tuning of Models, Stories, Dashboards, Data connections, and Planning processes. Collaborate with infrastructure and data teams on scalability and performance initiatives.
Testing & Quality Assurance: Develop and execute Unit testing, Integration testing, User acceptance testing (UAT), and Data validation testing. Validate reporting accuracy, planning calculations, and dashboard functionality. Support defect analysis, troubleshooting, and issue resolution activities.
Production Support & Operational Activities: Support production deployments, maintenance windows, and operational support activities. Monitor SAC environments and resolve reporting or planning-related issues. Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. Support enterprise analytics operations and reporting reliability.
Documentation & Knowledge Transfer: Create and maintain Technical specifications, Dashboard documentation, Data model documentation, User guides, Operational procedures, and Support runbooks. Provide knowledge transfer and end-user support for SAC solutions.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with SAP Datasphere developers, SAP functional consultants, Data architects, Finance and business teams, and Executive stakeholders. Participate in workshops, architecture reviews, and Agile delivery activities. Translate business requirements into scalable analytics and planning solutions.