Data Services Data Engineer (SAP Data Services / BODS)

GBS Chevron Global Business Services (GBS), located in Buenos Aires (Puerto Madero), Argentina, is accepting applications for the position of Data Services Data Engineer (SAP Data Services / BODS). Successful candidates will join the IT Organization, which is part of a multifunction service and technical center with a workforce of more than 1800 employees that deliver business services and solutions to the corporation across the globe.

The Data Services Data Engineer is responsible for building, optimizing, and supporting data extraction, transformation, and load (ETL) solutions using SAP Data Services (BODS). The role supports data migration, data conversion, and ongoing data integration needs across SAP S/4HANA and non‑SAP systems, ensuring data accuracy, performance, and reliability.

This role works closely with functional teams, MDG engineers, integration teams, and business stakeholders to deliver high‑quality data pipelines that support enterprise transformations and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

ETL Development & Data Transformation

• Develop, and maintain SAP Data Services (BODS) jobs, workflows, and dataflows
• Build robust transformation logic for:
  • Data cleansing
  • Standardization
  • Enrichment
  • Validation

Data Migration & Conversion Support

• Support data migration and conversion activities for SAP S/4HANA implementations and releases
• Work with SLT team members to extract data from legacy systems (SAP and non‑SAP) and load into:
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • SAP MDG staging areas
  • Migration Cockpit (where applicable)
• Perform data reconciliation and validation to ensure source‑to‑target accuracy

Performance Optimization

• Optimize Data Services jobs for performance and scalability by:
  • Leveraging parallelism and degree of parallelism settings
  • Pushdown optimization where applicable
  • Efficient use of caches and datastore configurations
• Troubleshoot and resolve long‑running jobs, failures, and performance bottlenecks

Data Quality & Controls

• Implement data quality checks and error‑handling mechanisms within ETL jobs
• Produce audit, error, and reconciliation outputs to support data governance and controls
• Collaborate with MDG and data governance teams to align ETL logic with business rules

Environment & Release Support

• Support ETL activities across environments (DEV, TEST, UAT, PROD)
• Participate in:
  • Cutover planning and execution
  • Mock conversions and dress rehearsals
  • Hypercare and post‑go‑live support
• Follow transport management, documentation, and release standards

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with:
  • MDG Data Engineers
  • Functional consultants (FI, MM, SD, PM/EAM)
  • Basis and infrastructure teams
• Document ETL designs, mappings, and operational procedures
• Contribute to Data Services standards, playbooks, and best practices

Required Skills & Experience

Core Technical Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience with SAP Data Services (BODS)
• Proficiency in:
  • Dataflows, workflows, and transforms
  • Datastores (SAP ECC, S/4HANA, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.)
  • Error handling and logging
• Solid SQL skills for data analysis and validation

Data & Integration Knowledge

• Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA data migration or conversion programs
• Understanding of SAP master and transactional data structures
• Familiarity with migration approaches such as:
  • ETL‑based loads
  • Staging and key mapping concepts

Functional Awareness

• Ability to understand business context behind data (Finance, Supply Chain, Asset Management, etc.)
• Translate functional requirements into technical ETL logic

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Clear communication with technical and functional stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in global, distributed teams

Nice to Have

• Experience in multi‑instance S/4HANA landscapes
• Prior experience in large SAP transformation or Digital Core programs

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Relocation Options:

Relocation may be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered

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