Description

SAP Platform team acts as a central team servicing all CIOs within MTD (Member Tech Delivery) providing product architecture roadmap, reliability, best practice adoption and resilience. As a SAP S/4 HANA Engineer, you will be at the heart of our strategic programmes and will be responsible for having control on the dates, technical delivery, engineering best practices and alignment across all the projects that are delivered within the platform.

This role is within the MTD function, part of the wider COO organisation, which is responsible for delivering IT solutions which have our customers and colleagues at heart. Reporting into our SAP BASIS & Security lead and will actively responsible for supporting the delivery of our strategic programmes, particularly in the SAP technology set.

Across MTD, we have an important journey ahead of us to build and maintain our position in the market and respond to changing customer needs, guided by the strategic pillars of More Rewarding Relationship, Simply Brilliant Service and Focused, Fit and Fast. This is a pivotal role within the MTD Engineering team, who rely on this role for driving the end-to-end delivery agenda. This is a fantastic opportunity to join at team at a time of real change, where you will be at the heart of driving this agenda, and able to make a real impact.

Your success isn’t based on how long you spend at your desk. You’ll have contracted hours, but we’re always happy to support flexible working wherever we can. That might mean working from home or different Nationwide offices or agreeing a working pattern to help you balance work and life. We will always strive to find a way that works for everyone.

At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected.

For this job you'll spend at least two days per week, or if part time you'll spend 40% of your working time, based at either our Swindon or London office. If your application is successful, your hiring manager will provide further details on how this works. You can also find out more about our approach to hybrid working here.

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as you can.

What you’ll be doing Lead and manage the SAP Basis and HANA infrastructure, including system administration, performance tuning, and security Participate in strategic planning and decision-making related to SAP systems Install, configure, and maintain SAP systems, including SAP HANA databases Monitor system performance, identify and resolve issues proactively Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to SAP systems Lead and manage projects related to SAP Basis and HANA, such as system upgrades, implementations, and migrations Implement automation solutions to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort Provide guidance and direction to a team of engineers to create fit for purpose artefacts that meet requirements of the organisation and fit the technology strategy Provide technical expertise at parts and/or all stages of the delivery lifecycle, including providing technical leadership and consultancy to stakeholders Task / Line Management of circa 10 FTE to include capability development, coaching, nurturing, performance management and pastoral support within P&C guidelines and recommendations. Organise the work of the team relying on technical knowledge to create efficiencies and give appropriate direction About you

We need somebody with:

Proven experience with SAP Basis, SAP security concepts and SAP S/4 HANA Administration Hands-on experience with SAP HANA, including installation, configuration, and administration Working knowledge of SAP Cloud ALM configuration, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and SAP Integration Suite Experience in managing SAP landscapes, including upgrades, migrations, and performance tuning Hands on experience in TDD (Technical Design Documentation), LLD (Low Level Design Documentation) Preparation. Proficiency in database management, operating systems (Linux, Unix), and network administration Experience with Configuration Management and automation tools like Ansible, Terraform and Python scripting to automate system deployments. Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience of SAP Solution Manager, Change and Release Management (ChaRM) and other SAP tools Experience in SAP middleware integration area including SAP Integration Suite and SAP IAG integration with other SAP Tools Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Experience of various delivery methodologies and ITIL frameworks SAP Certifications such as SAP Certified Technology specialist or similar are desirable Working knowledge with Cloud platforms such as SAP Cloud, Azure are desirable Have experience of working in a complex business environment, where there is a requirement to understand the impact of own area on others and interdependencies both on people and technological perspective

Our Customer First behaviours are all about putting customers and members at the heart of how we work together. You can strengthen your application by showing the behaviours that resonate with you, and how you might have already demonstrated these.

Say it straight - This is about being honest and direct with good intent and saying what needs to be said in the room. It’s also about being clear, precise, and using language that we and, importantly, our customers and members can understand. Push for better - This is about aiming high and constantly looking for better in how we work together and serve our customers and members. Get it done - This is about prioritising what will have the greatest impact, being decisive and taking accountability for delivering on the end-to-end outcome.

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The extras you’ll get

There are all sorts of employee benefits available at Nationwide, including:

A personal pension – if you put in 7% of your salary, we’ll top up by a further 16% Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year Life assurance worth 8x your salary A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme Wellhub – Access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness. Access to an annual performance related bonus Access to training to help you develop and progress your career 25 days holiday, pro rata What makes us different

Nationwide is the world’s largest building society. With over 15 million customers, we have a relationship with almost a quarter of the UK’s population. We’ve got the scale to compete with the big banks, but we’re not a bank.

As a building society, we’re owned by our members – that’s our customers who have their current account, mortgage or savings with us. It means we can do things differently to deliver our Purpose – Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society.

When you work at Nationwide, you can experience that difference for yourself. You’ll be part of a high-performing, purpose-driven organisation that offers rewarding career experiences and a highly competitive range of benefits to match. You’ll also be joining us at an important time as we seek to reach more and more people in the UK. We want everyone in the UK to know that they don’t have to bank with a bank. They can choose a modern mutual instead.

What to do next

If this role is for you, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. You’ll need to attach your up-to-date CV and answer a few quick questions for us.

We respond to everyone, so we will be in contact shortly after the closing date to let you know the outcome of your application.

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