Senior Data Engineer – SAP BW & Azure Synapse; EST​/CST Remote

Overview

This role requires senior-level expertise in enterprise data warehousing, data orchestration and enrichment, data modeling, integration, governance, and security. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience with SAP Business Warehouse (BW) and hands-on experience implementing modern data solutions using Microsoft Azure, particularly Azure Synapse.

• Serve as a hands-on technical contributor supporting SAP BW by enhancing extractors, transformations, Info Packages, process chains, and Analyzer reports.
• Design and implement modern Azure-based data engineering solutions using Azure Synapse workflows, data pipelines, notebooks, and SQL-based data warehousing.
• Act as a task lead on large initiatives or project lead on smaller efforts, coordinating resources, timelines, milestones, and communication to ensure successful delivery.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional IT teams to gather requirements and deliver scalable data solutions aligned with best practices.
• Estimate development and configuration effort for assigned work and support team members with performance optimization and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate across teams to resolve complex technical issues and improve system usage and efficiency.
• Participate in change management processes, adhering to established standards and assisting with the development of new standards and procedures as needed.
• Create and maintain system documentation and user guides; develop and deliver user training as required.
• Evaluate "make vs. buy" technology options under general direction and stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Continuously build technical and business expertise through training, research, and participation in technical or user groups, while actively sharing knowledge with peers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and operate in alignment with the company’s AAP/EEO policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in SAP BW development.
• 1+ year of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure data engineering tools, including Azure Synapse (workflows and pipelines), PySpark notebooks, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), and Function Apps.
• Strong understanding of data extraction, transformation, data modeling, governance, and security concepts.
• Solid analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of ABAP related to extractor enhancements, transformations, Function Modules, BAPIs, and BADIs.
• Functional understanding of SAP AFS modules, including Sales & Distribution, Order-to-Cash, Materials Management, and Procure-to-Pay.
• Experience with Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse is a plus.