Sr. Support Engineer, SAP Basis

Rimini Street

1d•Remote

About The Position

About Rimini Street, Inc. Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a Russell 2000® Company, is a proven, trusted global provider of end-to-end, mission-critical enterprise software support, managed services and innovative Agentic AI ERP solutions, and is the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software. Our comprehensive portfolio of unified solutions help run, manage, support, customize, configure, connect, protect, monitor, and optimize enterprise application, database and technology software, enabling our clients to achieve better business outcomes, significantly reduce costs and reallocate resources towards strategic projects. The Company has signed thousands of contracts with Fortune Global 100, Fortune 500, midmarket, public sector and government organizations who selected Rimini Street as their trusted, proven mission-critical enterprise software solutions provider and achieved better operational outcomes, realized billions of US dollars in savings and funded AI and other innovation investments. We are actively seeking a Sr. Support Engineer, SAP Basis. This role is 100% Remote, engineer will work in US EST/CST time zone hours but can be based anywhere in the US. The role will report directly to the Regional Manager, SAP Delivery. Position Summary The role of the Sr. Support Engineer, SAP Basis is to provide exceptional remote-based support for mission-critical SAP applications as part of our global customer support team. The position has the responsibility for researching, troubleshooting, and supporting of multiple SAP modules for our global clients. The role of the Sr. Support Engineer SAP Basis requires expertise and skills to diagnose serious issues; then develop, test, package and deliver fixes for such issues in complex, integrated and highly configured environments.

Requirements

10+ years relevant all-round SAP experience particularly with SAP Basis.
Working knowledge as a system administrator with at least two of the following: Linux, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX or Windows.
Working knowledge of databases such as Oracle/MS-SQL/DB2/Sybase/SAP HANA.
Expertise in SAP HANA in-Memory Platform core technology, including architecture, landscape design, installation, upgrades, performance tuning, and system migration.
Good experience with SLT installation and technical configuration.
Experience with Database Sizing and Database Performance.
Skills in client-facing support.
A track record of successful roles in several SAP implementation or upgrade projects.
Deep working knowledge and understanding of supporting business processes.
Analytical, logical problem resolution skills.
SAP certification(s) preferred.
Knowledge of architecture, implementation, and key functionality.
Expertise with S/4 HANA including full life-cycle implementation experience, configuration, and administration of the application.
Knowledge of maintenance/patching mechanics and SAP architecture.
Demonstrable history solving complex problems across multiple modules.
Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.
Speaking, reading, and writing another language fluently is desirable.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills – verbal & written.
Superb trouble-shooting skills and tenacity in problem solving.
Passionate focus on customer support and the ability to build long-term, successful working relationships with clients and colleagues.
Strong knowledge of key application functionality, tables, and relationships.
Deep knowledge of SAP customization/extension methodologies.
Attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly.
Extreme focus on client satisfaction.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work calmly and professionally in high pressure situations.
The ability to work remotely from a home-based office in a virtual environment.

Nice To Haves

experience with SAP SWPM tool.
The best candidates will have extensive knowledge of multiple SAP modules across releases including proficiency with SAP product module/suite business processes, navigation mechanics, configuration requirements, integration with other modules and knowledge of underlying technology.
Knowledge of SAP Industry Solutions would be an advantage.
Knowledge of any Country Specific Solutions would be an advantage.
A consulting background, while not mandatory, would be useful.
Experience with global implementations would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

Solve complex customer issues using methodical troubleshooting based on expert knowledge of SAP applications functionality and technology.
Work closely with customers daily to understand their needs, support business change and deliver consistently high-quality customer experience.
Provide remote-based functional support & training for your specialist SAP modules.
Support client customizations, sharing implementation and best practices advice.
Develop application break fixes for critical product defects.
Create scripts to identify, analyze and correct data issues.
Manage one or more key assigned accounts as a technical/functional advisor.
Provide hands-on assistance using proprietary tools in a test environment or via remote client connectivity.
Be a pro-active contributor to a support organization which is running 24x7x365, this will require the ability to work flexible hours, including sometimes evenings, weekends and holidays and monitoring email regularly outside standard business hours.
Collaborate with team members in a virtual team environment to extend field experience to different client situations.
Contribute to the development and management of knowledge-sharing methodologies, diagnostic tools, and creative processes, to improve client experience.
Other job-related duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time.