What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP Data Services (BODS) Consultant position at 1 Point System?
Job Details
Title: SAP Data Services (BODS) Consultant
Location: Montvale, NJ - 4 days in the office 1 day from home on Friday
The candidate should have a strong background in Data Warehousing, SAP BODS Administration and Development, and SAP HANA SQL.
80/85 percent Adm.
15/20 percent development
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Description
The SAP BODS Consultant is responsible for keeping the SAP BODS system running smoothly and building and supporting data integration solutions. They should have experience with SAP HANA modeling, which involves creating and managing data models in SAP HANA using Calculation Views, dimensions, and SQL Scripting.
Job Function
Provide round the clock Production support.
Manage user roles and permissions.
Create and manage data sources and targets.
Monitor and troubleshoot BODS jobs.
Perform backup and recovery of BODS repositories.
Implement performance tuning techniques.
Deploy code across Dev, QA, and Production environments using central repositories.
Responsible for developing BODS workflows/dataflows/mapping.
Good knowledge of various BODS transformations including DQ-like address cleansing, data cleansing, and Match.
Possess strong knowledge/experience of HANA View Modeling, using calculation views and performance tuning.
Experience with SQL and procedures in Native HANA.
Loading delta records on both source and target level CDC on type 1, type 2, and type 3 SCD.
Must be a resourceful problem solver who possesses creativity in resolving problems.
Possess a project-oriented approach to development work.
Ability to work independently and drive work to completion.
Ability to manage a heavy workload and achieve results while meeting project deadlines with minimal supervision.
Must be able to perform quality testing and beta testing of the applications that are delivered.
Identify, define, and deliver in parallel complex programs and projects/enhancements in a matrix environment.
Translates business goals into appropriate solutions while assessing the feasibility and optimization of the solution.
Work in Planning, Developing, Implementing, and Managing Data Warehouse Project Deliverables, Design Documents, and High-Level Data Mapping for SAP BODS ETL Specifications.
Recognize BODS-related risks/issues that need escalation and arrange for appropriate assistance.
Education
Bachelor s degree in business (or Management), Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience is required
Experience
At least 5 years of experience in Business Objects Data Services (Admin, workflows. Mapping, dataflows, Data integrator/Data Quality/Platform transformations etc.)
At least 5 years of experience in Data warehousing.
At least 5 years delivering complex data management engagements including all phases of the project life cycle from scoping and planning, requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and go live phases.
Significant amount of experience in SAP HANA Modelling (calculation views)
Strong knowledge of data modeling and star schemas.
Working knowledge and experience with SQL language. 4 Years.
A good understanding of best practices such as naming conventions in creating BODS jobs.
Experience working with a large data warehouse a plus.
Experience in connecting BODS with a REST/SOAP API is a plus.
Experience in extracting semi-structured data like JSON is a plus
Have strong analytical skills and Strong process orientation with significant attention to detail.
Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to participate in and lead "Virtual" teams.
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