Title: Sr Solution Architect, D&T, SAP BW
Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN
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Job Summary:
The Sr. Solution Architect, D&T, SAP BW possesses in-depth knowledge and experience to work autonomously. The position is responsible for the overall design, development and implementation of SAP BW application running on HANA. The role is proficient in the areas of solution design, development, performance tuning and troubleshooting. Working in a global environment, this role has a hands-on approach capable of working across teams and time zones.
This role must have hands-on experience in SAP BW, data warehouse design, Extraction & Reporting, Planning with leading teams of junior developers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Act as an expert in leading, designing, implementing and supporting the enterprise BI dashboards and reports.
• Act as an expert in leading, designing, implementing SAP BW on HANA application, and supporting the enterprise Business Planning process integrating with APO.
• Develop reports, dashboards & KPI scorecards and aggregate data from various sources.
• Balance functionality look/feel and performance to ensure an excellent user experience which is a strong focus of the role.
• Work with other teams to gather and document reporting requirements and to use the underlying data sources/data warehouses to meet business requirements.
• Liaise with the SAP Functional Teams to work on solutioning on all Gaps/Enhancements or bug fixes.
• Must have team lead experience to guide junior developers.
• Conduct training programs and knowledge transfer sessions for junior developers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Engineering
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in the areas specified under Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Expertise in SAP BI/BW Data-ware house.
• Development of BW Objects, which includes Proto Typing & Technical
Specifications.
• Expert in writing ABAP in transformation routines like Start or End or Expert routine.
• Expert in writing or debugging ABAP code for Object oriented classes and Function modules.
• Modeling of Custom Info objects, Info object maintenance, Data Sources, Info Sources, DTP’s, Info packages, PSA, Advanced DSO objects, DSO Objects, Info cubes, Data Marts, Info Providers, Multi Providers, Aggregates, APD's,
• Open Hub Services and Installing Business Content & Data Model
• Worked extensively on LO Cockpit Extractions, Flat File Extractions and Generic Extractions. Having knowledge on using SAP delivered information structures, User defined information Structures for extracting data from different Logistic Information system (LIS).
• Expertise in BW Advanced data modelling using Eclipse Tool.
• Hands on Experience on SAP HANA Attribute views, Analytic views, and Calculation views etc. and ability to create customized calculation views.
• Knowledge/Understanding on Reporting tools BO/Power BI.
• Good Understand/Knowledge on Advanced BW Modeling, CDS Views, SQL & ABAP.
• Exposure/Knowledge on OData service/binding the service etc.
• Worked/Knowledge on frontend tools like Analysis for Office, Power BI & SAC other reporting tools.
• Worked extensively on Finance Extractors, HR Head count, Flat File Extractions and Generic Extractions. Having knowledge on using SAP delivered information structures, User defined information Structures for extracting data from different Logistic Information system (LIS).
• Expertise in front-end Business Warehouse Components like Queries, Calculated Key figures, Restricted Key figures, Structures & Cells, Variables, Exceptions and Conditions, RRI, Web Items and Web Templates & Reports, Input Ready Queries/Planning Templates.
• Data load Management, Event processing and reporting Optimizations. Proven abilities to take initiative and be innovative.
• Analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced & complex environment with a self-motivated work ethic; utilize sound judgment with an ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work in a virtual environment in a global organization.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times.
Physical and Travel Requirements
• Office environment
• 10% of travel requirement
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