Contract Data Scientist – SAP Data Migration
Location: Hybrid (Ireland-based)
Type: Contract
We are seeking an experienced Contract Data Scientist to lead and deliver data migration activities for a major SAP implementation. This role requires both strategic oversight and hands-on execution, working closely with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure a successful migration. This opportunity is open to applicants located in Ireland and already holding the necessary work authorisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and execute end-to-end data migration for SAP systems, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and readiness for go-live.
- Collaborate with SAP functional and technical teams to define migration strategies and align legacy data with SAP structures.
- Build and maintain data pipelines, transformation logic, and validation frameworks to support migration and post-migration analysis.
- Analyse and map legacy data sources to SAP data models, resolving data quality issues and gaps.
- Develop reporting and analytics solutions to support business readiness and post-migration validation.
- Document migration processes, decisions, and outcomes for audit and knowledge-sharing purposes.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience delivering data migration projects within SAP environments (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC).
- Strong hands-on skills in Python, SQL, and data integration tools.
- Familiarity with SAP data structures, IDocs, BAPIs, and LSMW or equivalent migration tools.
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and enterprise data warehousing.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Background in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Prior experience in consultancy or client-facing delivery roles.
- Understanding of GDPR and data compliance in SAP landscapes.
- Exposure to machine learning or advanced analytics in SAP-integrated environments.
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What We Do
TEKenable are Experts in AI & Data utilising cloud solutions to drive business transformation. We are a technology company delivering the latest innovative business solutions to forward-thinking public and private enterprises in Ireland, the UK, Europe and the Middle East. TEKenable helps you maximise revenue, reduce costs, and empower your employees to bring results faster using rapid digital transformation services.
Established in Dublin, Ireland, TEKenable has evolved into a robust IT company and achieved noteworthy global expansion and success since its inception in 2002.
TEKenable has achieved Microsoft Azure Advanced Specialisations in Migration of Enterprise Apps to Microsoft Azure, AI and Machine Learning and has 4 solution designations – Azure Digital & App Innovation, Azure Data & AI, Business Applications and Azure Infrastructure; and are proud to have been awarded three Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards for Business Applications, Business Central and Building with AI. We also boast three ISO certifications namely ISO9001 for quality management, ISO27001 for cybersecurity, and ISO13485 for the medical device industry, underscoring our commitment to international standards.
TEKenable takes pride in being consistently included in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and being a recipient of Deloitte Technology Impact award, twice.
We are also grateful to have had our staff nominate us as a Best Place to Work in Ireland for the last 3 years in the Mid-size category, as well as in the UK.
