Sap Data Engineer Jobs in Dallas, TX (NOW HIRING)

Key Responsibilities:
• Data Cataloging: Build and maintain a detailed and comprehensive data catalog for SAP systems, including documenting data definitions, field mappings, business rules, and relationships between data assets.
• Technical Data Lineage: Define and document the end-to-end technical lineage of SAP data, tracking its flow and transformations across modules and integrated systems.
• Metadata Management: Collaborate with business and technical teams to collect, standardize, and manage metadata, ensuring alignment with business processes and system requirements.
• Data Governance: Establish and enforce data governance standards related to data cataloging, lineage documentation, and metadata management to ensure consistency and transparency.
• Data Flow Analysis: Analyze data flows and dependencies across SAP systems to identify potential inefficiencies, redundancies, or gaps, and recommend optimization strategies.
• Collaboration with SAP Functional Teams: Partner with SAP functional teams (e.g., SAP MM, SD, FICO, etc.) to understand data structures, transformations, and business rules, ensuring data assets are accurately documented.
• Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities to improve data cataloging and lineage documentation processes, contributing to greater data clarity and operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Support: Provide technical support and insights to stakeholders, enabling better decision-making and ensuring proper documentation of SAP data assets.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Develop and maintain clear, user-friendly documentation of data lineage and cataloging processes, and assist in creating training materials to educate teams on data governance practices.
What YOU Will Learn:
As an SAP Data Lineage and Cataloging Specialist, you will gain valuable experience and insights in the following areas:
• Advanced Data Cataloging Techniques: Learn how to build and manage a comprehensive data catalog, including documenting data definitions, field mappings, and business rules.
• Technical Data Lineage Documentation: Develop expertise in mapping and tracing the flow of SAP data across systems and understanding complex data transformations.
• Data Governance Best Practices: Deepen your knowledge of data governance frameworks and standards for ensuring data integrity, consistency, and accessibility.
• Collaboration Across Teams: Hone your skills in working with cross-functional teams, including business users, data architects, and IT developers, to align data practices with organizational needs.
• Problem Solving in Data Ecosystems: Build your ability to identify data inconsistencies, gaps, and inefficiencies, and propose actionable solutions to optimize data structures and flows.
• Metadata Management Tools: Gain hands-on experience with tools and technologies used for managing metadata and documenting lineage in enterprise environments.
• Business-Driven Data Insights: Understand how data cataloging and lineage efforts drive business decisions, operational efficiency, and strategic success.
Education & Experience:
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.
• Typically requires a degree in Technology, Engineering or Data Science unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in SAP Data Management, with a focus on Data Governance practices.
• Strong knowledge of SAP modules (e.g., SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW, etc.) and related data management processes.
• Hands-on experience with data cataloging and lineage tools and techniques, such as SAP Data Services, Informatica, or other data governance tools.
• Familiarity with data integration, migration, and transformation processes within SAP environments.
• Solid understanding of data governance principles and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with technical and business teams.
Preferred Skills:
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA is a plus.
• Certification in SAP Data Management or related SAP certifications.
• Experience with scripting or automation tools to enhance data management processes.
• Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, or other data lakes.
• Experience with ETL processes and related tools, such as Matillion and Alteryx.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.