SAP BODS Data Engineer

SAP BODS Developer

Capgemini – Data Engineering Team

Position Overview

Capgemini is seeking a highly skilled and experienced SAP BODS Developer with hands-on expertise to join our Data Engineering practice. This role demands a deep understanding of SAP BusinessObjects Data Services (BODS), strong ETL capabilities, and a passion for delivering high-quality data solutions to our global clients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical acumen, a collaborative mindset, and a willingness to continuously learn and adapt within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain ETL solutions using SAP BusinessObjects Data Services (BODS), ensuring best practices and industry standards are adhered to.
• Architect, configure, and optimize SAP BODS environments—including understanding system architecture, components, and project organization.
• Build robust data flows and workflows within BODS Designer, organizing projects for clarity, scalability, and maintainability.
• Create, schedule, and troubleshoot batch jobs to ensure timely and accurate data integration across multiple systems and sources.
• Leverage Data Integrator and Platform Transforms (lookup, merge, validation, etc.) to meet complex business and technical requirements.
• Implement and monitor data quality transforms, ensuring clean, reliable, and accurate data throughout the ETL lifecycle.
• Utilize functions, scripts, and variables within BODS for dynamic data manipulation and to support advanced transformation logic.
• Perform thorough data profiling and assessment to identify data issues, inconsistencies, and opportunities for data quality improvement.
• Design and implement robust error and exception handling mechanisms within ETL processes to ensure resilience and reliability.
• Develop and optimize complex SQL and Oracle queries, including views and stored procedures, ensuring efficient data extraction and transformation.
• Collaborate with BI/reporting teams, maintaining basic familiarity with reporting tools such as SAP BO, Tableau, or Power BI to support downstream analytics requirements.
• Apply performance tuning and optimization techniques to enhance ETL job efficiency, minimize runtime, and ensure scalability.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning new technologies and cross-skilling across domains, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement within the team.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Extensive SAP BODS Expertise: In-depth knowledge of SAP BusinessObjects Data Services, its architecture, and its core components.
• BODS Designer Proficiency: Expert in data flows, workflows, and advanced project organization within BODS Designer.
• Batch Job Management: Proven ability to create, schedule, and troubleshoot batch jobs for high-volume data integration.
• Transformations Knowledge: Solid experience with Data Integrator and Platform Transforms such as lookup, merge, and validation transforms.
• Data Quality Implementation: Capability to define and apply data quality transforms to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Scripting & Functions: Proficient in BODS scripting, functions, and variable handling for dynamic ETL logic.
• Data Assessment Skills: Skilled in data profiling, data quality assessment, and remediation of identified data issues.
• Error & Exception Handling: Experience in designing resilient error and exception handling processes within ETL workflows.
• SQL/Oracle Expertise: Strong command of SQL and Oracle database concepts, query performance tuning, and complex stored procedure development.
• Reporting Tools Awareness: Familiarity with BI/reporting solutions (SAP BO, Tableau, Power BI) to understand integration requirements.
• Performance Optimization: Knowledge of ETL performance tuning techniques and experience in optimizing large-scale data flows.
• Learning Mindset: Demonstrated willingness to learn new tools and technologies, and ability to cross-skill as needed.

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant certifications in SAP BODS and/or Oracle databases are an advantage.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Prior experience working in an Agile or DevOps environment is a plus.
• Experience in the consulting, financial services, or technology sectors is desirable.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology, and engineering services. We are driven by the conviction that the business value of technology comes from and through people. At Capgemini, you’ll be part of a dynamic and inclusive team, working on innovative projects that shape the future of data-driven enterprises.