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SAP Basis Specialist

 
Vacancy Number:  29284
Category:  IT - SAP Technical / Functional
Job Type:  Full-time
 

 

 

Position description

 

SAP Basis Team within IT Service Delivery, Enterprise Services are responsible for the build, delivery and support of all SAP Solutions for ESB Group. This includes support for the entire SAP landscape across multiple technologies including:

  • SAP ISU (Utilities)
  • SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
  • SAP BW, SAP BW/4 HANA (Business Warehouse)
  • SAP BO (Business Objects), SAP DS (Data Services)
  • SAP S/4 HANA
  • SAP SRM (Procurement)
  • SAP PPM (Portfolio and Project Management)
  • SAP Enterprise Portal
  • SAP PO (Process Orchestration)
  • SAP Solution Manager/Cloud ALM

 

This role will provide the opportunity to develop and enhance skills related to the above strategic SAP Solutions. It will also allow the successful candidate to further develop other skills such as stakeholder management, communication skills and leadership skills.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

The main responsibilities include both Project and Support activities across ESB’s SAP landscape:

  • Daily support of the SAP landscape which consists of 100+ SAP Systems and a user base of 5000+.
  • Provide Basis subject matter expertise to teams across IT Service and IT Project Delivery.
  • Develop relationships with key senior stakeholders in support of the SAP landscape.
  • Identify potential process improvement opportunities across the SAP landscape.
  • Manage and take responsibility for knowledge transfer to team members.
  • Provide support and assistance for the ongoing roll out of new technologies across the SAP landscape.
  • Planning, co-ordination, management and delivery of changes across the SAP basis team.

 

 

Experience and Qualifications

 

Essential

  • 5+ years SAP Basis experience.
  • Core experience working on a diverse range of SAP technologies – S/4 HANA, ISU, CRM, BW, BW/4 HANA, BO/DS, PO, Enterprise Portal, SAP Solution Manager.
  • Database Administration on Linux/DB2, Linux/HANA platforms – Database upgrades, Patch deployment, performance optimisation and tuning.
  • SAP performance monitoring, optimisation and tuning.
  • Solution Manager experience – Early Watch Alert Reporting, Root Cause Analysis, Technical Monitoring & Alerting, ChaRM.
  • Interpersonal & Communication Skills.
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team.
  • Third level qualification in a Computing / Business discipline or equivalent work experience.

 

 

Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience working on SAP Fiori, SAP SSO and SSL Authentication, SAP Cloud and hybrid environments.

 

 

Location

 

This position will be based in ESB Head Office,27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2.

 

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

 

 

Reporting To

 

SAP Basis Team Lead

 

 

Why Work with Us?

 

  • Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
  • Career development through mentoring and training 
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
  • Sports and Social Clubs
  • Networking opportunities
  • Credit Union
  • Generous Pension
  • Access to staff well-being programmes
  • Generous parental leave entitlements
  • Strong values-based and inclusive culture
  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

 

 

Salary

 

€59,900 - €70,500 per annum,  depending on experience.

 

 

Closing Date

 

6th November 2026

 

 

Interview

 

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

 

  • Accountable and Ethical
  • Collaborative
  • Growing and Adaptive
  • Proactive
  • Respectful and Supportive

 

More information available on Our People Promise 

 

 

Notes

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

 

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment.  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. 

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.  

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
 

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