SAP BW Development Specialist/Lead

Randstad

  • Toronto, ON
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Are you an SAP BW Development Specialist/Lead with a passion for modernization and data strategy? Our client is looking for a SAP BW Development Specialist/Lead to join a 6-month hybrid contract role based in Toronto, with the potential for a 6-month extension. You will work twice weekly onsite at Metro Hall and remotely for the rest, supporting enterprise architecture initiatives to modernize SAP BW and implement SAP Datasphere solutions.
As a BW Lead, you will shape data architecture, lead pilot implementations, contribute to the RFP process, and help define the BW modernization roadmap, working closely with enterprise architects, business stakeholders, and vendors.Advantages
🏠 Hybrid: 2 days onsite / 3 remote
🔧 Lead data flow design and ETL development using SAP BW/Datasphere
📈 Help drive SAP modernization strategies and roadmaps
📂 Contribute to RFP and vendor evaluation processes
📊 Exposure to SAP source systems (ECC, S/4HANA, Ariba, etc.)
🛠 Hands-on involvement in real-world pilot implementations
🧠 Collaborate with cross-functional IT and business teamsResponsibilities
  • Analyze the current SAP BW technical landscape and identify modernization gaps
  • Design scalable data models and ETL/ELT flows using BW and Datasphere
  • Draft technical specification documents, process diagrams, and deployment guides
  • Lead data validation, reconciliation, and performance testing efforts
  • Support BW migration activities, including roadmap development and gap assessments
  • Execute Datasphere pilot use cases, integrating SAP data sources
  • Collaborate with business teams to gather reporting and analytics requirements
  • Participate in RFP documentation: writing technical requirements, supporting demos, and scoring proposals
  • Create and maintain an asset inventory of BW components
  • Deliver detailed technical documentation, including solution walkthroughs
  • Support collaboration using Agile or hybrid project tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
Qualifications
✅ Must Have:
  • 10+ years of experience in SAP BW, including architecture, modeling, and ETL
  • Expertise in BW on HANA or BW/4HANA, with experience in upgrades/migrations
  • Solid background in SAP Datasphere (data integration, modeling, and development)
  • Proficient in working with SAP source systems: ECC, S/4HANA, Ariba, SuccessFactors
  • Strong understanding of data extraction techniques (e.g., ODP, CDS views)
  • Experience with reporting tools like SAP BusinessObjects or SAC
  • Skilled in drafting technical documents, solution diagrams, and deployment plans
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools like JIRA, Solution Manager
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills to work with IT and business stakeholders
⭐ Nice to Have:
🧩 Experience supporting greenfield or brownfield implementations
🧪 Knowledge of data quality practices, performance optimization
🧠 Ability to create logic using SQL or Python within Datasphere
📑 Involvement in RFP/vendor selection processes
📈 Understanding of enterprise data architecture conceptsSummary
This is a dynamic opportunity for a senior SAP BW professional to take the lead in shaping modernization strategies, building scalable solutions, and working with cutting-edge SAP tools like Datasphere. You will be a part of an innovative hybrid team, contributing to transformation initiatives and gaining valuable experience in cloud data integration and public sector architecture.
If you are interested in this role, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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