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Key Responsibilities
A) SAP Database Administration (in an TDI Landscape)
As a Database Specialist, you will take responsibility of SAP database setup & operations in a Tailored Datacenter Integration (TDI) environment.
Core Responsibilities
- Ensure high availability, performance, and stability of SAP databases, specifically SAP HANA
- Manage and optimize SAP HANA-based database systems in production environments
- Implement and maintain security and governance standards
- Drive automation of database administration tasks
- Own and continuously improve:
- Backup & Recovery concepts
- Disaster Recovery strategies and processes
- Perform root cause analysis and problem resolution for database-related issues
- Collaborate with SAP Basis and infrastructure teams on system lifecycle activities
Technical Focus
- SAP HANA architecture and operations for e.g.:
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP BW
- SAP EWM
- SAP GTS and related systems
- Performance monitoring and tuning on the database layer
- Plan and test Database lifecycle management
- Prepare and coordinate patching, upgrades, migrations
B) Automation & DevOps Engineering
You will play a key role in driving automation, standardization, and modernization across SAP platform operations.
Core Responsibilities
- Design and implement automation solutions for SAP infrastructure and operations
- Develop and maintain standard and custom automations
- Enable and support DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and operational workflows
- Integrate SAP operations with modern toolchains and monitoring solutions
- Collaborate with global teams to ensure scalable and repeatable processes
Tools & Technologies
- Programming & scripting: Python
- Automation frameworks: Ansible, Terraform
- Version control & pipelines: Git, CI/CD Pipelines
- Development environment: VS Code
- Container & platform tools: Rancher
- Monitoring & observability: Grafana
- APIs and system integration technologies
Working Environment
- Hybrid SAP landscape (On-Prem + Cloud)
- Global setup with distributed teams across multiple time zones (“Follow the Sun”)
- Close collaboration with SAP Basis, infrastructure, and application teams
- Agile and DevOps-oriented working model
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Expertise
- Strong database understanding (mandatory)
- SAP HANA fundamentals (preferred)
- Solid SQL skills for system management and optimization
- Experience with SAP Basis operations (Associate level)
- Understanding of SAP system architecture and dependencies
Automation & DevOps Skills
- Practical experience with:
- Python scripting
- Ansible / Terraform
- Git-based workflows
- CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of modern infrastructure and cloud concepts
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools
Architecture & System Thinking
- Strong architecture understanding across SAP and infrastructure layers
- Ability to analyze complex system landscapes and dependencies
- Capability to bridge SAP Basis and automation domains as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Soft Skills & Expectations
Mindset & Work Style
- High level of proactivity and ownership
- Strong self-motivation and initiative
- Continuous learning mindset:
- Deep expertise in core areas
- Broadening knowledge across adjacent topics
- Problem-solving mentality, driven by:
- Creativity
- Curiosity
- Efficiency
Communication & Collaboration
- Excellent communication skills (spoken and written English)
- Ability to work transparently in a global team environment
- Strong collaboration across functional and regional boundaries
Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
- Creation and maintenance of technical documentation using:
- Markdown
- Architecture diagrams (e.g., Mermaid)
- Clear and structured documentation of processes, systems, and automation workflows
Core Competencies
- SAP Basis fundamentals combined with:
- Advanced database expertise (HANA focus)
- Strong automation capabilities
- Ability to act as a bridge between traditional SAP operations and modern DevOps practices
- Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented thinking
Success Profile
The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert who:
- Takes full ownership of their domain
- Actively drives improvements and automation
- Thrives in a complex, global SAP environment
- Combines deep technical expertise with a broad, forward-looking mindset
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Andreia UeharaCompany is
Evonik Brasil Ltda.Skills Required
- Strong database understanding
- SAP HANA fundamentals
- Solid SQL skills for system management and optimization
- Experience with SAP Basis operations (Associate level)
- Python scripting experience
- Experience with Ansible
- Experience with Terraform
- Experience with Git-based workflows
- Experience designing and using CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of modern infrastructure and cloud concepts
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Grafana)
- Backup & recovery and disaster recovery strategy experience for SAP HANA
- Performance monitoring and tuning experience on the database layer
- Experience planning and executing patching, upgrades, and migrations
- Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
- Documentation skills using Markdown and architecture diagrams (e.g., Mermaid)
- Familiarity with container and platform tools (e.g., Rancher)
Evonik Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Evonik and has not been reviewed or approved by Evonik.
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Healthcare Strength — The U.S. package consistently includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, supported by HSA/FSA and an Employee Assistance Program. Benefits information highlights robust health coverage alongside base pay.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) and references to legacy pension and retiree medical for eligible groups, indicating depth beyond a basic plan. Company materials and postings emphasize retirement support as part of a comprehensive package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave are listed across recent U.S. postings. These time‑off programs appear as core elements of the package.
Evonik Insights
What We Do
Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. While we don’t produce electric cars, aircraft, medications or 3D printers, Evonik is part and parcel of these and many other end products. That’s because we contribute the small things that make a big difference. We make electric car batteries perform better, aircraft greener, medications more effective and 3D printers more efficient. In short: We think beyond the bounds of chemistry to make the world a better place. Today and tomorrow. We are an international group with a workforce of over 32,000 people spread across more than one hundred locations. Our daily work is shaped by global concerns, such as sustainability, diversity and digitalization. In all our business decisions, we take the present and future generations into consideration. After all, being ready for tomorrow is our business. Interested in joining our global team? Our wide range of opportunities extends from creative and innovative research through international management all the way to production. Whether you’re studying, starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, come help us make the world a better place. For more information about careers at Evonik, go to: www.careers.evonik.com. #HumanChemistry Find our netiquette on: www.evonik.com/netiquette
