Senior Engineering Specialist-SAP Basis

 Permanent Full Time

We are seeking a SeniorEngineering Specialist – SAP Basis to join our Corporate Functions division.

This role champions the transition to high-velocity engineering delivery and automated deployment for SAP landscapes in a cloud-first environment (Azure preferred).

As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will lead SAP Basis operations and modernization initiatives, ensuring secure, resilient, and cost-efficient solutions. You will drive automation, continuous improvement, and migration to modern digital stacks, enabling faster delivery and enhanced customer value. The role also requires expertise in SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and integration with modern identity and access management services.

Responsibilities

Technical Delivery & Operations

• Lead SAP Basis administration across multiple landscapes, ensuring system health and compliance.
• Install, configure, and maintain SAP HANA-based systems and S/4HANA environments in cloud platforms.
• Perform upgrades, support stacks, system copies, and implement performance tuning.
• Monitor and administer databases that support the SAP systems
• Drive automation of operational processes and continuous integration/delivery models using Infrastructure-as-Code principles
• Participate in Basis team 7/24 on-call schedule
• Collaborate with architecture and portfolio leaders to transition legacy services to modern stacks aligned with SAP BTP.

Innovation & Engineering Excellence

• Introduce and maintain engineering best practices, leveraging DevOps principles and automated deployment.
• Identify friction points in deployment processes and implement solutions to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Stay current with industry trends and advocate for adoption of new technologies and patterns.

Security & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data security, and regulatory standards.
• Integrate SAP IAS/IPS with Azure Active Directory for SSO and MFA.
• Act as a point of contact for internal audits and oversee remediation plans.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Mentor and guide team members in technical competency and engineering mindset.
• Act as a servant leader, removing blockers and ensuring momentum toward project completion.
• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships with IT leaders, architecture teams, and vendors. 

Qualifications and Competencies

• 6–8 years in SAP Basis administration, with at least 2 years in a lead or engineering-focused role.
• Proven expertise in cloud-based SAP landscapes (Azure preferred) and SAP HANA optimization.
• Experience with SAP BTP, SAP Analytics Cloud, and identity services (IAS/IPS).
• S/4HANA, NetWeaver 7.5, ECC 6.0, Solution Manager, SAP PI/PO, SAP Data Services, SAP XSA
• Oracle 19c, HANA 2.0, RHEL Linux
• Knowledge of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS engineering, and cloud network technologies.
• Experience with SAP CALM and SAP ChaRM is an asset.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Customer-centric mindset and results orientation.

Preferred Certifications

• SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP HANA
• Agile/Scrum certification (asset)

The base salary for this position is between  $85,200 minimum - $135,200 maximum annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life - Apply today! 

Great-West Lifeco Inc is a Canadian headquarter, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. We operate in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Empower and Irish Life. 

At the end of 2023, our companies had over 33,500 employees, 232,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 42 million customer relationships.

Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.

Being a part of our organization means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.  

You can be your best here. You are part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

We would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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