IT Platform Specialist

Job Description

Key areas of responsibility:As Platform specialist / Solution Architect:

• Accountable that the solution designs meet the functional requirements specified by the Business.
• Accountable that solution design meets platform architecture. Provide feedback to architecture community on architecture and design.
• Accountable that deliverables meet requirements w.r.t. reliability, availability, manageability, performance, and security and compliance.
• Approves the content of the release prior to release and manages interrelation aspects with other applications.
• Supports development team in performing build automation and configuration management.
• Supports the Delivery Manager in timely provision of technical environments.
• Supports Business Analyst, Project Manager and Delivery Manager on managing, tracking, and forecasting of solution development.
• Coaches Platform Specialists and developers.

Experience & Knowledge:Core technology expertise:

• 12 15 years of Total IT experience.
• At least 8-10 years of relevant IT Experience.
• 3 Years of full Project life-cycle Implementation experience which includes architecture, design and implementation of Business Intelligence solutions using BI/BW/HANA
• Hands-on experience on ABAP in BI in writing ABAP code in transformation, Data-source Enhancements, generic data-source creation based of Function module extractors, Routines and BEx exits (CMOD)
• Driving initiatives to eliminate unrewarded complexity in Projects (LEAN).
• Experience in architecture and design documentation, adherence to and/or enrichment of existing Industry Standards.
• Experience in working closely with Business and IT Teams to gather requirements, enhance existing data solutions, and build new solutions as needed to meet the needs and goals of Industry.
• Experienced in developing BEx Queries and integration with BO reporting tools on Composite and Transient providers.
• Ability to provide hands-on support to the development engineers and trouble-shoot issues occurring during development.

Additional Technology Skills (preferable) :

• Experience integrating on premise applications with Cloud SaaS/PaaS applications
• Proficient on Business Warehouse on HANA and BW/4 HANA modelling components such as Composite providers, ADSO and Virtual Info-providers.
• Proficient on data modelling in Information Models in SAP HANA - Attribute Views, Analytic Views, Calculation Views (Graphical and Script), Procedures and Analytical Privileges.
• Knowledge on migration strategy from Existing BW landscape to future SAP EDW product line (BW4HANA or BWoH).
• Knowledge / experience in integration with Cloud applications

People & Process :

• Definition and enforcement of design and development guidelines, policies and procedures
• Experience with Configuration Management Processes and systems.
• Experience with requirements gathering, effort estimation, impact analysis and supporting project/delivery management with creating delivery plans
• Experience with Application and Infrastructure Support in an outsourced model
• Experience with Agile & Scrum methodologies in an onsite/offshore delivery model
• Knowledge of IT Software Validation methodology in regulated medical device, pharmaceutical and healthcare industry would be an added advantage.
• Possesses a broad, enterprise-wide view of business and appreciation for strategy, processes and enabling technologies
• Strong focus on Organizational, Individual and Team KPIs as defined by organization.
• Behaviors Eager to Win, Take Ownership, Team up to excel.
• Contribute and promote Knowledge management in the organization.
• Willing to enhance skills and knowledge via trainings and certifications, as required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate with all levels of an organization from operational staff to senior executives both business and IT

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors / Masters in Science or Technology
• Open Group (preferable)
• Lean Foundation (preferable)
• Consultancy skills (added advantage)

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