Job Title:  SAP Basis / Database Administrator - Technical Specialist

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# 162315 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
 

The Experience:

In today’s multifaceted technology environment, it is an exciting time to be a part of the information technology team at Colgate! We have a highly technical and innovative team which is dedicated to driving growth for Colgate Palmolive in this constantly evolving landscape. We support all team members in achieving their best. 

What role will you play as a member of the Colgate’s Information Technology team -

We are seeking a skilled and expert SAP Basis Administrator / Database Administrator to join our team ! The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving our technical infrastructure and ensuring the smooth functioning of all SAP and non-SAP systems and various databases within Colgate’s architecture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain peak performance and reliability of the production environment.

• Handle and solve performance issues in SAP systems and databases proactively.

• Perform system upgrades, including migrations and new installations of SAP systems.

• Conduct add-on component upgrades, database patching, and migrations.

• Perform system refreshes, backups, restores, and build / maintain high availability (HA) infrastructure.

Who are you…

A function expert -

• Ensure the highest performance and reliability of our extensive production environment and resolve SAP and database related issues proactively.

• Perform system upgrades, including installations, add-on and patch upgrades.

• Implement end-to-end system refreshes and database restores.

• Set up transport routes and optionally, Solman ChARM.

• Conduct patch updates, kernel upgrades, system upgrades, and handle backups/restores.

• Perform database release upgrades and support pack upgrades.

• Install various SAP systems (S/4, R/3, APO/SCM, BW, PI, Java/Portals, MDM, etc.) and bring proficiency in at least one SAP product.

• Language pack installations, SAP certificate installations.

• Good hands-on knowledge in at least one database (DB2, HANA, MaxDB, SQL).

• Installations, patch upgrades, release upgrades, and disaster recovery setups.

• Prepare and maintain user documentation for project and support work.

You connect the dots -

• Identify and handle dependencies between SAP systems, other software systems, teams, and underlying infrastructure.

• Solve complex issues by relating them to simultaneous system changes and interdependencies.

Are a collaborator -

• Excel in communication to collaborate closely with different teams, team members and partners.

• Work closely with project teams, global IT infrastructure organizations, end-users, and vendors to implement and support technology changes.

Are an innovator -

• Bring strong innovative thinking to suggest and implement new solutions.

• Find opportunities for system improvements and process optimizations.

• Develop a culture of innovation within the team and across projects.

What you’ll need…(Required)

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

• Over 4 years of hands-on BASIS experience, with at least 2 years in core BASIS production support across SAP products.

• Experience with at least one database (DB2, HANA, MaxDB, SQL).

• Hands-on experience with UNIX, Linux, and/or Windows operating systems.

• Good communication and collaboration skills.

What you’ll need…(Preferred):

• Proficiency in SAP application and /or database performance tuning.

• Familiarity with automation tools and scripting languages such as Python, UiPath, PowerShell, or Bash.

• Certifications in SAP Basis Administration and HANA Administration.

• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Ability to document, install, and handle setups across diverse environments, including shift hours and on-call availability.

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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