Sr. Lead, HANA Database Administrator

$138,217 - $190,048/Yr

Under Armour - Pierre, SD

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Pierre, SD

Apparel Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Lead, HANA Database Administrator at Under Armour is responsible for managing and maintaining the SAP Enterprise Systems technical stack hosted on the AWS cloud platform. This role involves ensuring the stability and performance of HANA databases, optimizing SQL statements, and collaborating with various teams to support SAP applications. The position also includes mentoring junior team members and providing Level 3 support while staying updated on SAP's technology roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance of SAP Basis systems using SAP Solution Manager and 3rd-party tools.
• Ensure stability of HANA databases using SAP HANA Cockpit, HANA Studio, and other tools.
• Optimize poorly executing SQL statements in collaboration with various teams.
• Define, test, and document backup, recovery, High Availability, and Disaster Recovery processes.
• Install, upgrade, and patch HANA, SAP ABAP, and Java systems with technical teams.
• Analyze performance issues using SQL and tracing tools; recommend system improvements.
• Review and adjust ABAP/Java/HANA parameters for performance, connectivity, and security.
• Utilize AWS tools to troubleshoot SAP issues, including managing SAP licensing and audits.
• Stay updated on SAP's technology roadmap, and evaluate architectural improvements.
• Mentor junior team members, provide Level 3 support, and work closely with external partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with typically 10 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with typically 8 years of relevant experience OR typically 14 years of relevant experience without degree.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in a multi-database HANA environment.
• Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in large SAP Basis environments supporting ABAP and Java stacks for ERP, S/4 HANA, Supply Chain, Fiori, Warehousing, BW, SLT, Business Objects, Solution Manager, or other SAP products.
• Experience in Windows and Linux OS environments.
• Experience with cloud-based implementations (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• HANA and/or cloud certifications are a plus.
• Experience with either Microsoft SQL Server or Sybase database technology.

Nice-to-haves

• HANA and/or cloud certifications are a plus.

Benefits

• Paid 'UA Give Back' Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Competitive 401(k) plan matching
• Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being