Platform Engineer (SAP BW and Data Platforms)

Job Posting Organization:
The World Bank Group is a prominent global institution established to provide financial and technical assistance to developing countries. Its mission is to end extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and over 130 offices worldwide, the organization plays a crucial role in addressing the most pressing development challenges through funding, knowledge sharing, and partnerships with both public and private sectors. The World Bank Group is recognized as one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, focusing on sustainable development and innovative solutions to global issues. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.

Job Overview:
The Platform Engineer (SAP BW and Data Platforms) position at the World Bank Group is designed for individuals who are passionate about leveraging technology to drive impactful solutions in the realm of data analytics and enterprise platforms. This role is pivotal in ensuring the operational excellence and modernization of the World Bank's enterprise analytics and data platforms, particularly focusing on SAP BW on HANA, Business Objects, and Azure-based data platforms. The engineer will collaborate with various stakeholders, including product owners, architects, and business teams, to enhance platform reliability, performance, and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. The position also emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement through automation and cloud adoption, making it essential for candidates to be well-versed in modern data practices and DevOps methodologies. The role is not just about maintaining existing systems but also about innovating and evolving the analytics capabilities of the organization to provide timely and trusted insights for decision-making across financial and operational domains.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Platform Engineer will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including:

• Administering, maintaining, and optimizing SAP BW on HANA environments to ensure high availability and performance.
• Managing platform upgrades, patches, and performance tuning while planning for capacity needs.
• Supporting critical financial and operational reporting processes to ensure data integrity and reliability.
• Collaborating with business and technology stakeholders to define solutions that drive continuous improvement in platform performance.
• Providing technical guidance and knowledge sharing within the platform engineering and analytics delivery teams.
• Managing enterprise data integrations involving SAP BW, SAP ECC, and SAP BODS, ensuring seamless data movement and processing.
• Supporting incident response and root cause analysis for any platform-related issues.
• Ensuring compliance with security, audit, and data governance requirements, participating in vulnerability remediation and platform hardening activities.
• Engaging in Agile delivery practices, participating in SAFe Agile ceremonies, and contributing to backlog refinement and technical roadmap planning.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong foundation in enterprise data platforms, particularly with SAP BW and related technologies. A Master's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in data engineering, analytics platforms, or related fields is required. Additionally, candidates should have experience in supporting enterprise-scale analytics and reporting platforms, as well as familiarity with cloud data platform technologies and analytics modernization.

Educational Background:
The educational requirements for this position include a Master's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related discipline, along with 5 years of relevant experience. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in a similar field with at least 8 years of relevant experience is acceptable. This educational background ensures that candidates have the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to excel in the role.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in enterprise data platforms, particularly with SAP BW on HANA. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required for those with a Master's degree, while candidates with a Bachelor's degree should have at least 8 years of experience. Experience in managing enterprise data integrations, analytics modernization, and cloud technologies is also essential, as is a proven track record of supporting large-scale analytics and reporting platforms.

Languages:
The mandatory language requirement for this position is English, which is essential for effective communication within the organization and with stakeholders. While no additional languages are specified as preferred, proficiency in other languages could be beneficial in a diverse workplace like the World Bank Group.

Additional Notes:
This position is a local recruitment opportunity based in Chennai, India, with a contract duration of 2 years. The role is full-time and offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits such as a retirement plan, medical, life and disability insurance, and paid leave, including parental leave. The World Bank Group is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, or disability.