SAP Analytics Cloud Developer

Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) stories, dashboards, data models, and analytical applications. • Develop customised SAC applications using scripting and advanced analytics capabilities. • Integrate SAC with SAP HANA, SAP BW, SAP S/4HANA, and external data sources. • Assess SAP application readiness for cloud migration and identify technical gaps and dependencies. • Support the migration of on-premises SAP applications and analytics solutions to Microsoft Azure and cloud-based environments. • Develop and execute migration plans, including system testing, validation, deployment, and post-migration support. • Collaborate with cloud infrastructure, application, security, and compliance teams to ensure secure and compliant cloud implementations. • Implement appropriate identity and access management (IAM), data protection, and encryption controls in accordance with organisational security requirements. • Monitor and optimise analytics application performance, scalability, data accuracy, and reliability. • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to SAC applications, data integration, and reporting. • Develop and maintain technical documentation, solution specifications, migration plans, and implementation records. • Perform unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and implementation support. • Collaborate with business users to gather requirements, translate business needs into technical solutions, and deliver effective reporting capabilities. • Participate in Agile ceremonies, project status meetings, and stakeholder discussions to track progress and resolve delivery issues. Required Skills and Experience • Hands-on experience in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) development, including stories, dashboards, data modelling, and analytical applications. • Experience with SAC scripting and advanced analytics features. • Knowledge of SAP HANA, SAP BW, SAP S/4HANA, and integration with external data sources. • Experience in SAP application or analytics platform migration from on-premises environments to cloud platforms. • Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and cloud migration concepts. • Experience with data validation, data quality management, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. • Knowledge of business intelligence and visualisation tools such as Tableau. • Experience with SQL, database objects, ETL processes, and data integration. • Understanding of security controls, IAM, data encryption, and enterprise compliance requirements. • Experience with unit testing, SIT, UAT, deployment, and production support. • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.