Staff SAP Basis Platform Engineer

Rivian•Riverdale, GA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an advanced Staff, SAP Basis Platform Engineer to help lead our transition from traditional server management to engineering intelligent, automated, and AI-driven SAP platforms in the cloud, with a primary focus on driving our SAP S/4HANA ecosystem. In this role, you will operate with limited supervision, focusing on high-level objectives to develop and execute strategies that exceed goals within the Basis function while contributing to broader, cross-functional business goals. You will act as a key influencer and change agent, making compelling cases for modernization and securing stakeholder buy-in to shape the future of our SAP landscape. This role will be located in Atlanta, GA and will report to our Sr. Manager, ERP Platform.

Requirements

Deep SAP Basis expertise and understanding of its domain relevance to solving complex business problems.
Proven experience leading enterprise-level SAP S/4HANA initiatives.
Proven experience executing complex system upgrades.
Hands-on leadership experience in RISE with SAP migrations.
A forward-thinking approach focused on architecture, cloud orchestration, innovation, and business alignment rather than traditional server and DB maintenance.
Deep architectural and operational knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA databases, RISE with SAP migration methodologies and operational frameworks, and SAP BTP Administration.
Strong hands-on experience with hyperscalers hosting SAP environments (AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud).
Proven experience establishing end-to-end SAP observability using advanced APM, distributed tracing, and AI-driven monitoring tools (e.g., SAP Cloud ALM, Datadog, Dynatrace, AppDynamics) tailored for complex HANA environments.
Proficiency in modern automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell).
Solid understanding of Linux systems, containerization (Docker), Kubernetes, and modern OS/Middleware integration.

Nice To Haves

Relevant SAP Certifications (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP)
Cloud Certifications (AWS or GCP)

Responsibilities

Lead complex modernization projects and design modern SAP landscapes, executing successful SAP S/4HANA upgrades (e.g., release and database upgrades), and migrations to RISE with SAP and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
Champion the shift from traditional SAP operations to proactive platform engineering by transitioning manual tasks (system copies, transports, reactive support) to automated, self-healing workflows using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines.
Implement full-stack SAP observability, AIOps, predictive alerts, and root cause analysis tools to move from reactive troubleshooting to predictive system health management for the digital core.
Work effectively with minimal supervision to improve functional deliverables. Systematically track project progress, rigorously enforce architectural standards, and ensure the strategic health and scalability of high-availability enterprise systems.
Integrate "Secure by Design" principles, ensuring Zero Trust architecture, strict compliance, identity & access management, and robust data protection across all hybrid and cloud platforms.
Drive alignment across diverse technical and business stakeholders. Make compelling cases for change, secure early buy-in, and bridge the gaps between traditional IT and modern DevOps mindsets by actively understanding different perspectives and resolving conflicts.