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SAP Basis Automation AI Engineer
SAP SE
3 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Herndon, Virginia, United States
SAP NS2 SAP Basis Automation AI Engineer
We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services, and SAP National Security Services Inc.® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary, offering SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers.
Must be a US Citizen; this position requires access to customer data. All internals must have Manager’s approval to transfer.
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced SAP Basis Automation & AI Engineer with experience in SAP Basis administration, automation, and Linux/Unix environments. The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on SAP Basis expertise with a passion for automation and emerging technologies. This role will focus on automating repetitive SAP Basis activities, reducing manual intervention, improving operational efficiency, and leveraging Ansible, Python, Linux shell scripting, and AI tools to modernize SAP operations. The successful candidate will also be a strong team player who enjoys sharing knowledge, collaborating with others, and helping team members develop their technical skills.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions for SAP Basis operations.
Identify repetitive, manual, and error-prone SAP Basis tasks and develop automation to minimize human intervention.
Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, modules, and automation workflows for SAP environments.
Develop robust Linux/Unix shell scripts to automate SAP administration, system health checks, monitoring, maintenance, deployments, housekeeping, and operational activities.
Use Python to develop automation tools, scripts, utilities, integrations, and APIs.
Make extensive use of Linux shell scripting such as Bash to automate complex SAP Basis and operating-system-level tasks.
Design reusable shell scripts that can be integrated with Ansible and other enterprise automation frameworks.
Troubleshoot and optimize Linux-based automation and scripting solutions.
Explore and apply AI and Generative AI tools to improve SAP operations, troubleshooting, monitoring, documentation, scripting, and automation.
Investigate opportunities to use AI-assisted solutions to reduce operational effort and improve the speed and consistency of SAP support.
Automate activities such asSAP system health checks;System monitoring and validation;Start/stop procedures;Log analysis;Housekeeping;File-system checks and management;SAP parameter and configuration checks;Routine maintenance activities;System availability checks;Reporting and operational dashboards; and Repetitive troubleshooting and remediation activities
Work closely with SAP Basis engineers and other IT teams to identify and prioritize automation opportunities.
Develop reusable automation components and establish automation standards and best practices.
Maintain source code and automation assets usingGit or other version-control systems.
Troubleshoot SAP, Linux, scripting, and automation-related issues.
Document automation solutions, scripts, processes, and operational procedures.
Actively share technical knowledge and best practices with team members.
Mentor and assist colleagues in learning SAP Basis, Linux scripting, Ansible, Python, and automation technologies.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and identify new opportunities to reduce manual operational effort.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of professional experience in SAP Basis administration and operations.
Strong hands-on experience with SAP Basis in enterprise environments.
Strong experience working with Linux/Unix operating systems.
Strong Linux shell scripting experience, particularly Bash.
Demonstrated ability to write, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize complex Linux shell scripts.
Experience using shell scripting to automate SAP Basis and operating-system-level activities.
Hands-on experience with Ansible, including playbooks, roles, variables, handlers, and automation workflows.
Good programming and scripting experience with Python.
Experience integrating Linux shell scripts, Python, and Ansible to build end-to-end automation solutions.
Understanding of SAP system architecture, administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational processes
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COMPANY DESCRIPTION
SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services, and SAP National Security Services Inc.® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary, offering SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers.
Must be a US Citizen; this position requires access to customer data. All internals must have Manager’s approval to transfer.
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced SAP Basis Automation & AI Engineer with experience in SAP Basis administration, automation, and Linux/Unix environments. The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on SAP Basis expertise with a passion for automation and emerging technologies. This role will focus on automating repetitive SAP Basis activities, reducing manual intervention, improving operational efficiency, and leveraging Ansible, Python, Linux shell scripting, and AI tools to modernize SAP operations. The successful candidate will also be a strong team player who enjoys sharing knowledge, collaborating with others, and helping team members develop their technical skills.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions for SAP Basis operations.
Identify repetitive, manual, and error-prone SAP Basis tasks and develop automation to minimize human intervention.
Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, modules, and automation workflows for SAP environments.
Develop robust Linux/Unix shell scripts to automate SAP administration, system health checks, monitoring, maintenance, deployments, housekeeping, and operational activities.
Use Python to develop automation tools, scripts, utilities, integrations, and APIs.
Make extensive use of Linux shell scripting such as Bash to automate complex SAP Basis and operating-system-level tasks.
Design reusable shell scripts that can be integrated with Ansible and other enterprise automation frameworks.
Troubleshoot and optimize Linux-based automation and scripting solutions.
Explore and apply AI and Generative AI tools to improve SAP operations, troubleshooting, monitoring, documentation, scripting, and automation.
Investigate opportunities to use AI-assisted solutions to reduce operational effort and improve the speed and consistency of SAP support.
Automate activities such asSAP system health checks;System monitoring and validation;Start/stop procedures;Log analysis;Housekeeping;File-system checks and management;SAP parameter and configuration checks;Routine maintenance activities;System availability checks;Reporting and operational dashboards; and Repetitive troubleshooting and remediation activities
Work closely with SAP Basis engineers and other IT teams to identify and prioritize automation opportunities.
Develop reusable automation components and establish automation standards and best practices.
Maintain source code and automation assets usingGit or other version-control systems.
Troubleshoot SAP, Linux, scripting, and automation-related issues.
Document automation solutions, scripts, processes, and operational procedures.
Actively share technical knowledge and best practices with team members.
Mentor and assist colleagues in learning SAP Basis, Linux scripting, Ansible, Python, and automation technologies.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and identify new opportunities to reduce manual operational effort.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of professional experience in SAP Basis administration and operations.
Strong hands-on experience with SAP Basis in enterprise environments.
Strong experience working with Linux/Unix operating systems.
Strong Linux shell scripting experience, particularly Bash.
Demonstrated ability to write, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize complex Linux shell scripts.
Experience using shell scripting to automate SAP Basis and operating-system-level activities.
Hands-on experience with Ansible, including playbooks, roles, variables, handlers, and automation workflows.
Good programming and scripting experience with Python.
Experience integrating Linux shell scripts, Python, and Ansible to build end-to-end automation solutions.
Understanding of SAP system architecture, administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational processes
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