Drive HANA performance tuning initiatives, including query optimization, execution plan analysis, workload management, and root cause troubleshooting.
Design, implement, and govern SAP HANA System Replication (HSR), high availability, and disaster recovery architectures.
Develop data lifecycle strategies leveraging HANA Native Storage Extension (NSE), data tiering, and storage optimization techniques.
Configure and manage monitoring, alerting, and operational dashboards using SAP HANA Cockpit and DBA Cockpit.
Partner with application, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure database environments meet performance, compliance, reliability, and scalability requirements.
Mentor team members, influence technical direction, and contribute to enterprise architecture governance and technology modernization initiatives.
Basic Requirements
7+ years of experience in SAP HANA database administration, architecture, engineering, or related enterprise database roles.
Hands-on experience administering SAP HANA 2.0 environments in enterprise-scale production landscapes.
Experience with SAP HANA memory management, capacity planning, backup and recovery, and database lifecycle management.
Strong expertise in HANA performance tuning, SQL optimization, execution plan analysis, and performance troubleshooting.
Experience designing and supporting SAP HANA System Replication (HSR), high availability, and disaster recovery solutions.
Experience configuring and supporting SAP HANA Cockpit and DBA Cockpit monitoring, alerting, and operational reporting.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical recommendations, risks, and architecture decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Skills/Experience
Experience with HANA Native Storage Extension (NSE), data tiering, and large-scale data management strategies.
Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP ECC migrations, or SAP modernization programs.
Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud supporting SAP workloads.
Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
Familiarity with automation, scripting, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps practices.
Experience working in regulated healthcare, pharmaceutical, distribution, or highly governed environments.
SAP HANA, SAP Technology, or related certifications.
Experience leading architecture reviews, governance activities, and cross-functional transformation initiatives.
Travel / Work Environment / Physical Requirements
Limited travel may be required based on business needs.
Hybrid or remote work arrangements may be available based on business requirements.
Ability to work extended periods at a computer and participate in virtual collaboration sessions.
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As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
€66,000 - €110,000
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