Senior SAP Basis Team Administrator

Applied Medical is a new-generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation fueled by rapid business growth and expansion. Our company has been developing and manufacturing advanced surgical technologies for over 35 years and has earned a strong reputation for excellence in the healthcare field. Our unique business model, combined with our dedication to delivering the highest quality products, enables team members to contribute to a larger capacity than is possible in typical positions.

Position Description

The Senior SAP Basis Engineer provides technical leadership for SAP Basis operations at Applied Medical, ensuring the stability, scalability, security, and performance of complex SAP environments supporting global business operations. This role combines hands-on SAP Basis engineering with strategic oversight, driving innovation through advanced SAP technologies while maintaining compliance with internal standards and regulatory expectations. The senior SAP basis engineer partners closely with application, infrastructure, and engineering teams to support enterprise systems, including SAP S Four HANA landscapes, cloud-based SAP platforms, and high-availability environments critical to manufacturing and operational excellence.

Location: Onsite - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Manage SAP system lifecycle activities including installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and maintenance of SAP environments such as SAP S Four HANA, SAP BW Four HANA, SAP Process Integration and Process Orchestration, and SAP Solution Manager.
• Monitor and optimize system performance by performing tuning, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and capacity planning across development, quality, and production landscapes.
• Implement and enhance SAP Business Technology Platform solutions to support system scalability, integration, and extensibility.
• Utilize SAP Cloud Application Lifecycle Management to enable monitoring, alerting, and lifecycle governance across SAP applications.
• Integrate intelligent operations tools including SAP Joule and SAP Predictive Infrastructure and Development Environment to support automation, analytics, and proactive system management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams spanning application development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to ensure system stability and uptime.
• Define and enforce SAP Basis standards and documentation to support governance, security compliance, and audit readiness.
• Lead disaster recovery, backup, and high-availability strategies including system refreshes, recovery testing, and business continuity planning.
• Coordinate with SAP and third-party vendors to resolve incidents, drive performance optimization, and support system enhancements.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Delivering stable and scalable SAP environments that support business continuity and operational reliability.
• Leading and mentoring technical team members to foster accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Driving innovation through SAP cloud platforms and automation to improve system performance and efficiency.
• Ensuring audit-ready systems through consistent adherence to security, compliance, and documentation standards.
• Strengthening cross-functional partnerships to enable seamless integration between SAP, infrastructure, and business teams.
• Identifying cost-optimization and performance-improvement opportunities across SAP landscapes.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Position Requirements

This position requires the following skills and attributes:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field; a BS in computer science or equivalent education satisfies this requirement.
• Demonstrate at least seven years of SAP Basis experience, including a minimum of two years in a senior, lead, or technical leadership capacity.
• Manage SAP HANA and SAP S Four HANA environments across on-premise and cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Apply strong knowledge of SAP architecture including transport management systems, system monitoring tools, and landscape design.
• Use SAP automation and landscape management tools such as SAP Landscape Management, SAP Automation Pilot, or SAP Cloud Software Development Kit.
• Support SAP security administration including user management and integration with governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Lead complex technical initiatives through strong analytical thinking, communication, and project management skills.
• Successfully complete a background check as a condition of employment.

Preferred

The following skills and attributes are preferred:

• Hold SAP Certified Technology Associate credentials with a focus on SAP Basis or SAP HANA.
• Demonstrate experience with SAP Business Technology Platform, SAP Cloud Application Lifecycle Management, SAP Joule, or SAP Predictive Infrastructure and Development Environment.
• Apply knowledge of information technology service management practices, change management frameworks, or enterprise service management.
• Possess experience supporting regulated industries, including medical device manufacturing, healthcare technology, or similar compliance-driven environments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $110000 - $160000 / year (California).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• On-campus wellness activities.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.

Please note that the compensation range may be adjusted in the future, and bonus and incentive compensation plans may apply.

Our total reward package reflects our commitment to employee growth and well-being, as we invest in your development and offer a range of benefits designed to enhance your career and life.

All compensation and benefits are subject to plan documents and written agreements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws in the locations where Applied Medical operates.