Apiphani is a technology-enabled managed services company dedicated to redefining what it means to support mission-critical enterprise workloads. We’re a small but rapidly growing company, which means there’s lots of room for growth and learning opportunities abound!
Apiphani is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all as a fundamental component of our business. Diversity and inclusion are the bedrock of creativity and innovation. Without diversity of experience and thought, we would fail to progress as a company and as a team. Apiphani strives to foster an environment of belonging, where every employee feels respected, valued, and empowered. We embrace the unique experiences, perspective, and cultural background, which only you can bring to the table.
Job Description
Business Objects Engineers are responsible for performing operational activities to install, manage, maintain, and secure Business Objects environments to ensure high performance and availability. Key responsibilities include managing user access (CMC), server maintenance (CMS, Adaptive Processing Servers), patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting to support business intelligence needs.
Job Duties- Perform sustainment and system maintenance activities by troubleshooting BOBJ issues, documenting issue resolution.
- Install, configure, upgrade, and patch BOBJ 4.x/BI platforms across development, testing, and production environments.
- Monitor server performance and resource utilization. Collaborate with database administrators to monitor adaptive Job Servers.
- Optimize server performance, tune CMS databases, and manage data loads to improve reporting speed.
- Migrate reports and objects using Promotion Management (LCM) and manage version control.
- Develop and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and contingency plans for the BI environment.
- Manage user access, security groups and permissions within the Central Management Console (CMC).
- Perform database migrations, upgrades, and data extraction.
- Participate in on call support rotation.
- Build and maintain comprehensive documentation for problem resolution actions, root cause, procedures, etc.
- Drive continual improvement in systems operations through collaboration with DBA, OS, and Cloud Support teams
- Actively engage in root cause analysis, in collaboration with other delivery team members.
Required Skills
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Sciences, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of working experience with SAP Business Objects Administration. Relevant certifications preferred.
- Proficiency in Windows/Linux server environments
- Experience with CMS database maintenance (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase).
- Proficiency in setting up SAP BO security models (Active Directory, LDAP integration).
- 5+ years in a tier-3 production support position dealing with other functional and technology teams
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong ownership bias
- Deadline and detail-oriented
Key Focus Areas
- System installation, Configuration, and maintenance
- Content and lifecycle management
- Performance Optimization and troubleshooting
- Support the Central Management Console (CMC), the Central Configuration Manager (CCM), and perform audit analysis using the Audit Universe.
- Medical/dental/vision - 100% paid for employees, 50% paid for dependents
- Life and disability - 100% paid for employees
- 401K - 3% contribution, no employee contribution necessary
- Education and tuition reimbursement - up to $50K annually
- Employee Stock Options Plan
- Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity benefits offered through our providers
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal assistance
- Paid Time Off - up to 6 weeks per year
- Sick Leave - up to 2 weeks per year
- Parental Leave - up to 12 weeks
*Benefits listed in the job description apply to employees working in the United States. For international employees, Apiphani partners with an Employer of Record, Deel, and provides all statutory benefits required under local law; certain U.S.-specific programs (such as EAP, legal assistance, etc.) may not be available outside the United States. The specific benefits package will be outlined in the local employment agreement issued through Deel.
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