Senior IT Software Engineer

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score – reflecting how much our people love working here.

Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE 

Are you ready to shape the future of integration at Severn Trent? We’re on the lookout for a We are seeking an experienced SAP BASIS Consultant to support an SAP ECC EHP7 to S/4HANA conversion under the RISE private cloud model. The consultant will play a key role in technical migration, system conversion, and post-go-live operations.

You'll be based at our Severn Trent Centre Head Office in Coventry.  You’ll work within SAP Apps team of around a dozen people all working on similar projects and pulling in the same direction. With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week, working Monday to Friday with out of hours support duties where necessary.

HOW WE WORK

You’ll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive, but also understand the flexibility working from home can bring. You’ll usually find us in the office, but working from home is supported when you need it.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re on the lookout for someone who loves working as part of a team and enjoys bouncing ideas around to solve real business challenges. If you're someone who communicates clearly—whether that's writing things up or talking through a problem—and you’re comfortable working closely with client teams, you’ll fit right in.

You’ll need to be naturally curious and detail-oriented, with strong planning and problem-solving skills. We value people who take initiative, spot areas for improvement, and follow through to make things better.

• Assess ECC landscape readiness and prepare systems for S/4HANA conversion using SAP tools and validation checks
• Support S/4HANA architecture, sizing, and environment provisioning in line with RISE standards
• Plan and execute system conversion and database migration to SAP HANA, including rehearsals
• Manage transports and support code remediation (SPAU/SPDD) to ensure system consistency
• Configure and manage integrations with SAP BTP, middleware, and third-party systems
• Provide BASIS support for testing phases and lead cutover planning, including backup and recovery strategies
• Deliver post-go-live hypercare, system stabilisation, documentation, and handover to support teams
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, governance, and SAP RISE operational requirements
• Operate and support the live S/4HANA environment, including monitoring, incident management, releases, upgrades, and integrations
• Manage batch scheduling, job monitoring, and continuous improvement to optimise performance and operational efficiency

WHAT YOU’ILL BRING

• Strong SAP BASIS experience (ECC & S/4HANA)
• Experience with SUM DMO and HANA migration
• Knowledge of SAP RISE operating model
• Experience with transport and integration technologies

• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work across teams and vendors

• Desirable Qualifications

• SAP certifications (BASIS, HANA, S/4HANA)

Key deliverables for this role will include:

• Success Criteria
• Successful S/4HANA migration with minimal downtime
• Stable post-go-live environment
• Compliance with governance and security standards

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too.  We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.