We are seeking an
experienced
SAP BODS Upgrade Specialist
to lead and support platform
upgrades, repository migrations, environment transitions, and troubleshooting
activities. The resource will be responsible for executing the
BI Data
Services upgrade from version 4.3 to the 2025 release
across multiple
towers. Deep SAP BI experience is required for this position.

Key Responsibilities

SAP BODS Upgrade
& Migration

• 
  Plan,
  coordinate, and execute SAP BODS version upgrades across Development, QA,
  and Production environments.
• 
  Perform
  repository migration activities (Local, Central, Profiler).
• 
  Migrate
  jobs, dataflows, workflows, custom scripts, and configurations.
• 
  Validate
  ETL job compatibility with upgraded versions.
• 
  Execute
  post‑upgrade testing, production cutover, and rollback plans.

Troubleshooting &
Support

• 
  Resolve
  issues during upgrades, migrations, and repository conversions.
• 
  Troubleshoot
  Job Server, Access Server, Management Console, and Designer issues.
• 
  Investigate
  job failures, performance bottlenecks, and connectivity problems.
• 
  Conduct
  root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.

Administration &
Maintenance

• 
  Install,
  configure, and maintain SAP BODS environments.
• 
  Manage
  repositories, security settings, users, and access controls.
• 
  Configure
  Job Servers, Repository Managers, and Data Services Management Console.
• 
  Monitor
  system health, performance, and ETL execution.

Performance
Optimization

• 
  Tune
  ETL jobs and data flows for efficiency.
• 
  Optimize
  database interactions (Oracle, SQL Server, SAP HANA, Sybase).
• 
  Resolve
  resource utilization issues impacting job execution.

Documentation &
Compliance

• 
  Create
  upgrade runbooks, migration plans, and technical documentation.
• 
  Maintain
  upgrade/migration reports.
• 
  Ensure
  adherence to organizational governance and change management standards.

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Required Skills

• 
  7–8
  years of hands‑on experience in
  SAP BODS upgrades and support
  .
• 
  Strong
  expertise in SAP BODS administration, repository migrations, and ETL
  design.
• 
  Knowledge
  of Central/Local Repository, Job Server, Access Server, Management
  Console, Data Services Designer.
• 
  Strong
  SQL/database skills (Oracle, SQL Server, SAP HANA, Sybase).
• 
  Experience
  with Linux and Windows server environments.
• 
  Deep
  understanding of ETL/ELT concepts and data integration architectures.

Troubleshooting
Skills

• 
  Repository
  upgrade issue resolution.
• 
  Job
  execution failure analysis.
• 
  Metadata
  migration troubleshooting.
• 
  Database
  connectivity issue resolution.
• 
  Performance
  tuning and log analysis.

Preferred Skills

• 
  Experience
  with SAP BW, ECC, S/4HANA integrations.
• 
  Knowledge
  of SAP Information Steward.
• 
  SAP
  Basis and server administration exposure.
• 
  Familiarity
  with automation/scripting (Shell, PowerShell, Python).

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Key Competencies

• 
  Strong
  analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• 
  Excellent
  problem‑solving abilities.
• 
  Ability
  to work independently and lead upgrade initiatives.
• 
  Effective
  communication and stakeholder management.
• 
  Attention
  to detail and documentation excellence.