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SAP HANA DBA ( Senior Consultant)

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Experience - 6yrs- 8yrs

Location - Bangalore

Job title - Senior Consultant

Job Summary

Experienced SAP HANA DBA with expertise in SAP HANA installation administration upgrades migrations backup and recovery performance tuning and system replication. Hands-on experience with Single DB and MDC environments HANA 1.0/2.0 upgrades security administration tenant management monitoring troubleshooting and high-availability configurations. Skilled in supporting production systems resolving critical incidents and ensuring database reliability and optimal performance.

Responsibilities

  • Strong expertise in SAP HANA Architecture administration and support across enterprise landscapes.
  • Hands-on experience managing Single Database and Multi-Tenant Database Container (MDC) environments.
  • Performed SAP HANA database installation configuration post-installation activities and system provisioning.
  • Managed HANA database reinstallation tenant database creation/deletion and lifecycle management activities.
  • Installed and maintained SAP HANA Studio HANA Client HANA Client for Excel and HANA add-ons including AFL RTL and LCApps.
  • Executed HANA SPS upgrades maintenance revisions and HANA 1.0 to 2.0 migrations for single-node scale-out and replication-enabled systems.
  • Optimized database performance through monitoring trace analysis transaction management memory optimization table partitioning row-store reorganization and SQL performance tuning.
  • Troubleshot critical issues involving CPU utilization OOM events blocked transactions long-running threads XS Engine and database alerts.
  • Conducted SAP HANA DBCC health checks Mini Checks and EWA report analysis to ensure system stability and compliance.
  • Implemented and administered HANA security through user management role assignments privilege administration and HDB user store configuration.
  • Managed static and dynamic parameter configurations to improve system performance and operational efficiency.
  • Performed backup recovery PIT/LPT restores and disaster recovery activities across on-premises Azure and AWS environments.
  • Executed HANA database refreshes system copy activities DB SID changes virtual hostname renaming and password reset procedures.
  • Utilized SAP HANA Studio and SAP HANA Cockpit 2.0 for administration monitoring and troubleshooting activities.
  • Configured and managed HANA System Replication in 2-tier and 3-tier landscapes ensuring high availability and business continuity.
  • Worked with HANA Hooks Pacemaker Clusters and scale-out environments including node addition and removal activities.
  • Implemented SAP Notes and supported end-to-end SAP HANA deployment upgrade and maintenance projects.
  • Planned and executed database restart activities during approved downtime windows and maintenance schedules.
  • Resolved high-priority production incidents and ensured timely resolution of critical system alerts.
  • Integrated SAP HANA with Smart Data Integration (SDI) for enterprise data connectivity and data provisioning requirements.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver reliable secure and scalable SAP HANA platforms supporting business-critical applications.
  • SAP HANA Certification is an added advantage demonstrating expertise in HANA database administration and best practices.

Things to know before you apply

  • Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
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  • AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
  • Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
  • Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
  • Inclusion: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

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