Job Description
Senior Engineer - SAP Basis Administration (f/m/x)
Senior Engineer - SAP Basis Administration (f/m/x)

We are a dedicated Squad on a mission to reshape watchmaking, rooted in our legacy since 1884. With a passion for crafting timepieces that thrive across air, land, and sea, we bring together a unique fusion of casual elegance, sustainability, and inclusive luxury. 

With 140 years of heritage and over 1,900 passionate individuals across 20 countries, we’re excited to continue our journey forward — and we’re now expanding our presence with a new Business Service Center in Warsaw, Poland, a key hub primarily for our growing Digital & Tech-squads.

We are offering a hybrid role, with visits to Warsaw office and on the basis of full-time job contract (Umowa o Pracę).

Join our vibrant team in Warsaw as a Senior Engineer – SAP Basis Administration and be a part of something extraordinary!

As a Senior Engineer – SAP Basis Administration, you will manage and operate Breitling’s SAP S/4HANA landscape across Development, Quality, and Production environments. You will lead a distributed Basis team to deliver smooth system operations, proactive monitoring, and timely incident resolution. You will collaborate with infrastructure and cybersecurity teams to maintain system compliance and availability. You will act as the primary escalation point for Basis-related production incidents and coordinate with SAP or service partners for rapid resolution. You will support ongoing and future RISE with SAP transformation or migration projects.

Your contribution:

Operations and system health:

  • You will manage installation, configuration, and administration of all SAP systems (including S/4HANA and related components)
  • You will ensure day‑to‑day system availability, backups, and disaster recovery readiness
  • You will oversee system monitoring, background jobs, logs, dumps, and alerts to detect issues early.

Performance and stability:

  • You will monitor and tune system performance (app servers, HANA DB, interfaces) to meet SLAs
  • You will plan and execute upgrades, support packs, kernel patches, and technical maintenance to keep systems current and stable
  • You will design and maintain a robust system landscape (DEV/QAS/PRD), including client strategy and copies

Security and compliance:

  • You will manage users, roles, and authorizations in line with security and audit requirements
  • You will ensure system security (SAP notes, patches, hardening) and compliance with internal and external standards
  • You will define and maintain backup, restore, and DR procedures as part of D&T risk management

Change, projects, and improvements:

  • You will own the transport management process and enforce change control for all SAP environments
  • You will support technical design for new projects, integrations, and system changes, including migrations or RISE with SAP initiatives
  • You will drive continuous improvement in automation, monitoring, and standardization of SAP operations

Leadership and vendor management:

  • You will lead and coordinate the Basis team (onshore, offshore, nearshore), providing direction and escalation support
  • You will manage external hosting/cloud partners and SAP support for critical incidents and service quality
  • You will maintain documentation, runbooks, and governance for the SAP technical landscape, and communicate with D&T and business stakeholders

 

Do you think there is even more to discover in this role? You're right — apply today and learn more!

 

You will fit well to our squad if: 

  • You have 8-10 years experience in SAP Basis and 3 years minimum as a lead or equivalent position

  • You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/IT; SAP certification will be an advantage

  • You have hands-on experience in performance tuning, high availability, and disaster recovery planning; experience with RISE migration is an advantage

  • You have strong knowledge of authorization architecture and related tools

  • You have a solid understanding of SAP system security, transport strategy, and change control procedures

  • You have demonstrated experience leading offshore or nearshore delivery teams

  • You have excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills

  • You are fluent in English; knowledge of French is a plus

  • You thrive in distributed, multicultural teams and dynamic environments

Your new employer: 

At Breitling, we encourage everyone to bring true authenticity to work and contribute to our shared mission to redefine luxury. We prioritize the well-being of our employees by fostering an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion, where every voice is heard and valued. 

We believe that happy, healthy employees are the key to success, which is why we offer competitive benefits, including: 

  • Home office (depending on position requirements)
  • Medical Insurance
  • Watch to wear / watch to buy program
  • Referral program
  • Development opportunities
  • Culture of feedback

 

Our values: 

At Breitling we are...EPIC!: 

  • Entrepreneurship – We take ownership, act with agility, and dare to challenge the status quo. 
  • Performance – We strive for excellence and deliver with impact, precision, and passion. 
  • Innovation – We embrace creativity and continuously push boundaries to shape the future. 
  • Care – We look after our people, our clients, and our planet, with respect and responsibility. 

 

Want to take on this mission and join our  #Squad? Apply now! 

 

We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the excellence and refinement that define our brand. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We invite candidates from all walks of life to share their applications to join our Squad, where inclusion is at the heart of our vision of elegance and prestige.  

Please note that the use of protective equipment is required for certain roles to maintain the highest standards of safety and precision during operations in our workshops.