SAP Database EngineerTechnology
- Athens
- €2000 - €2300 per month
- Permanent
SAP Consultant Salary: 2,000 to 2,300 Euros netModel: Hybrid (Marousi, Athens) Key ResponsibilitiesDatabase Administration & Performance OptimizationInstall, configure, and maintain SAP HANA databases across development, testing, and production environments.Perform regular performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies to ensure high efficiency.Monitor database health, capacity planning, and implement best practices for high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR).Identify and troubleshoot database-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.Security & ComplianceImplement SAP HANA security policies, including user roles, privileges, and access controls.Ensure compliance with industry regulations such as GDPR and ISO 27001, implementing appropriate security measures and guide other team for DB and data compliance.Perform regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and database security hardening along with other teams.Backup & Recovery ManagementDevelop and manage backup and restore policies for SAP HANA databases.Perform regular database snapshots, log backups, and point-in-time recovery (PITR) tests.Ensure data replication strategies such as SAP HANA System Replication or Storage Replication are properly configured.Upgrades, Patch Management & AutomationPlan and execute SAP HANA database upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal disruption.Automate database maintenance tasks using HANA SQL scripts, Python, or SAP tools like HANA Cockpit.Work with SAP administrators to integrate SAP HANA with SAP applications like SAP CX Sales Cloud and SAC.Collaboration & DocumentationWork closely with developers, SAP consultants, and infrastructure teams to support database-related needs.Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guides.Provide support for SAP HANA migrations, cloud deployments (SAP HANA on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and hybrid environments.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.3-5+ years of experience as a SAP HANA DBA or SAP Basis Administrator with HANA expertise.Hands-on experience with HANA database management, HANA Studio, SAP HANA Cockpit, SAP Solution Manager.Strong knowledge of SQL scripting, stored procedures, and performance tuning in SAP HANA.Experience with backup strategies, disaster recovery, and high-availability configurations.Familiarity with Linux-based SAP HANA environments (SUSE Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux).Knowledge of cloud-based SAP HANA deployments on AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus.SAP HANA certification (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP HANA 2.0) is a plus. Skills & CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced enterprise SAP environment.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Proactive approach to database performance optimization and troubleshooting.Knowledge of ETL tools (SAP Data Services, SLT, SDA, SDI) and SAP Business Intelligence tools is a plus.