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SAP Basis Consultants rank among the most consistently sponsored H-1B visa roles in enterprise IT, with demand concentrated at large ERP implementation shops, Fortune 500 internal IT teams, and SAP consulting firms that file petitions annually. Your system administration and landscape management skills map cleanly to the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies.
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Job Requisition: 559161
Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive
Store Code: IT Transformation (5176060)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Primary Purpose:
The SAP Basis Administrator to manage enterprise SAP S/4 HANA systems and SAP Basis environments. The role involves SAP systems administration, performance, upgrades, production support, and migration to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administer and support SAP S/4 HANA, Fiori, SAP CAR, SLT, BTP, Joule AI, Cloud ALM, Tricentis, BODS, BDC and Signavio systems across production and non-production environments.
- Perform SAP systems setup, configuration, patching, performance tuning, backup, recovery, and System Replication.
- Responsible for SAP Basis administration across SAP landscape, including Client copy/refresh, Patches and upgrades.
- Coordinate SAP kernel updates, support packages, system refreshes, and system copies and Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and perform daily system checks.
- Participate in on-call rotations and manage incidents through SAP Cloud ALM.
- Support SAP landscape migrations and upgrades to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition.
- Support SAP installation, configure, patch, tune, backup and recovery, and System Replication across production and non-production.
- Responsible for Enterprise SAP operations at scale: 24x7 on-call rotation, daily system checks, incident and problem management in Cloud ALM.
- Responsible for SAP Basis operations and ensure system availability, stability, performance, and security across enterprise SAP landscapes.
- Manage technical architecture, migration planning, system conversions, cloud adoption, and operational governance for SAP transformation programs.
- Coordinate mock conversions, dry runs, cutover activities, production migration, hypercare, system refreshes, upgrades, and support pack implementations.
- Responsible for operation of RISE with SAP Private Cloud; coordinate with SAP ECS/RISE and hyperscaler teams for environment and service management.
- Configure and administer SAP BTP accounts, entitlements, transport management, identity services, connectivity, destinations, and integrations with SAP and non-SAP applications.
- Design and support infrastructure sizing, provisioning, cloud optimization, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
- Manage transport landscapes, client administration, monitoring, technical dependencies, RAID items, escalations, and technical governance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent years of work experience.
- 8+ years in SAP Basis administration across SAP S/4 HANA and other SAP systems.
- 8+ years of enterprise SAP operations, including on-call support, system monitoring, and incident management.
- Strong experience with SAP performance tuning, System Replication, backup and recovery, patching, and upgrades.
Preferred Qualifications:
- SAP S/4 HANA System Administration certifications.
- Experience with SAP RISE, S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, BTP, Joule, Integration Suite, IAS and Cloud ALM.
- Experience with Retail, RISE migrations and SAP GR.
Salary Range: $92,640.00 - $138,960.
Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
LI-Hybrid #LI-SC1
At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
Category/Area of Expertise: IT & Technology
Job Requisition: 559161
Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive
Store Code: IT Transformation (5176060)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Primary Purpose:
The SAP Basis Administrator to manage enterprise SAP S/4 HANA systems and SAP Basis environments. The role involves SAP systems administration, performance, upgrades, production support, and migration to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administer and support SAP S/4 HANA, Fiori, SAP CAR, SLT, BTP, Joule AI, Cloud ALM, Tricentis, BODS, BDC and Signavio systems across production and non-production environments.
- Perform SAP systems setup, configuration, patching, performance tuning, backup, recovery, and System Replication.
- Responsible for SAP Basis administration across SAP landscape, including Client copy/refresh, Patches and upgrades.
- Coordinate SAP kernel updates, support packages, system refreshes, and system copies and Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and perform daily system checks.
- Participate in on-call rotations and manage incidents through SAP Cloud ALM.
- Support SAP landscape migrations and upgrades to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition.
- Support SAP installation, configure, patch, tune, backup and recovery, and System Replication across production and non-production.
- Responsible for Enterprise SAP operations at scale: 24x7 on-call rotation, daily system checks, incident and problem management in Cloud ALM.
- Responsible for SAP Basis operations and ensure system availability, stability, performance, and security across enterprise SAP landscapes.
- Manage technical architecture, migration planning, system conversions, cloud adoption, and operational governance for SAP transformation programs.
- Coordinate mock conversions, dry runs, cutover activities, production migration, hypercare, system refreshes, upgrades, and support pack implementations.
- Responsible for operation of RISE with SAP Private Cloud; coordinate with SAP ECS/RISE and hyperscaler teams for environment and service management.
- Configure and administer SAP BTP accounts, entitlements, transport management, identity services, connectivity, destinations, and integrations with SAP and non-SAP applications.
- Design and support infrastructure sizing, provisioning, cloud optimization, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
- Manage transport landscapes, client administration, monitoring, technical dependencies, RAID items, escalations, and technical governance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent years of work experience.
- 8+ years in SAP Basis administration across SAP S/4 HANA and other SAP systems.
- 8+ years of enterprise SAP operations, including on-call support, system monitoring, and incident management.
- Strong experience with SAP performance tuning, System Replication, backup and recovery, patching, and upgrades.
Preferred Qualifications:
- SAP S/4 HANA System Administration certifications.
- Experience with SAP RISE, S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, BTP, Joule, Integration Suite, IAS and Cloud ALM.
- Experience with Retail, RISE migrations and SAP GR.
Salary Range: $92,640.00 - $138,960.
Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
LI-Hybrid #LI-SC1
At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a SAP Basis Consultant
Document your SAP landscape administration experience
Build a detailed record of every SAP system you've managed: release versions, database platforms, transport management, and client environments. USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for Basis roles, so documented system-level complexity strengthens your petition.
Target consulting firms with dedicated SAP practices
SAP implementation and managed-services firms file H-1B petitions year after year for Basis roles. Prioritize employers whose DOL Labor Condition Applications list SOC code 15-1299 or 15-1244, which signals active Basis hiring.
Use Migrate Mate to filter by verified LCA filings
Search for SAP Basis Consultant roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active DOL Labor Condition Applications for this job title, so you're applying to companies with a documented H-1B sponsorship track record rather than guessing.
Verify prevailing wage level before accepting an offer
Run your target metro area and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations. Your offered salary must meet at least Level I prevailing wage or USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence challenging the petition's legitimacy.
File before the April cap lottery, not after selection
H-1B registration opens in early March for a 14-day window. Your employer must register you before selection, not after. Missing registration means waiting a full year, so confirm your prospective employer's timeline as early as the offer-letter stage.
Request premium processing if your project start date is firm
USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days. For Basis roles tied to go-live dates or client contract start dates, this prevents a standard 3-to-5 month adjudication timeline from derailing your deployment schedule.
H-1B Visa SAP Basis Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an SAP Basis Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, SAP Basis Consultant positions typically satisfy the specialty occupation standard because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. USCIS evaluates whether the specific duties, such as system administration, transport management, and landscape architecture, genuinely require that degree-level knowledge rather than general IT experience.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for SAP Basis Consultants?
SAP consulting and implementation firms, large ERP managed-services providers, and Fortune 500 companies running internal SAP landscapes are the most active sponsors. Consulting firms often file cap-exempt petitions for university clients, which bypasses the annual lottery. You can browse verified LCA-filing employers for this role on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new SAP employer mid-project?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as your transfer petition is filed, not after it's approved, provided you've maintained valid status. Your new employer files a fresh I-129 petition describing your Basis duties, and the DOL issues a new Labor Condition Application tied to the new worksite and wage level.
How does a multi-site SAP engagement affect my H-1B petition?
If your Basis role requires you to work at client sites in multiple states, each worksite must be covered by a certified Labor Condition Application listing the correct prevailing wage for that location. Your employer must post the LCA at each worksite and, if a new location is added mid-petition, file an amended I-129 with USCIS before you begin work there.
What happens to my H-1B status if my SAP project ends before my petition expires?
If your employer terminates your employment before the petition end date, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, file a change of status, or depart the country. Proactively seeking a new SAP Basis role through the H-1B transfer process is the fastest path to maintaining continuous authorization without restarting the cap lottery.