SAP Technical ABAP Lead

Detailed Job Description:

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Technical Architect (ABAP) to lead the design and governance of SAP technical architecture as part of a global template initiative. The role will focus on building scalable, reusable, and standardized SAP solutions across regions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and SAP best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Global Template Architecture & Design

•       Define and govern the SAP technical architecture for global template rollout (S/4HANA preferred)

•       Establish ABAP development standards, naming conventions, and reusable frameworks

•       Design scalable and flexible solutions to enable multi-country/localization requirements

•       Ensure template consistency across global deployments while allowing controlled localization

2. ABAP Development Leadership

•       Lead complex ABAP developments, including:

o       RICEFW objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows)

o       Reports, Enhancements (User Exits, BADIs), SmartForms/Adobe Forms

o       OData services and SAP Fiori integrations

•       Review and approve technical designs and code to ensure quality and performance standards

•       Drive adoption of clean core principles and minimize custom code footprint

3. S/4HANA & Modernization

•       Drive code remediation and optimization for S/4HANA compatibility

•       Leverage modern ABAP techniques:

o       CDS Views

o       AMDP (ABAP Managed Database Procedures)

o       Code pushdown strategies

•       Support transformation from legacy (ECC) to S/4 global template

4. Integration & Interfaces

•       Architect and oversee integration solutions across SAP and non-SAP systems

•       Work with tools like:

o       SAP CPI / PI / PO

o       APIs, IDOCs, RFCs, OData

•       Ensure standardized interface frameworks across regions

5. Global Template Governance

•       Define and enforce transport management strategy across landscapes (DEV, QA, PROD)

•       Establish release management and version control models

•       Ensure compliance with global governance, audit, and security requirements

•       Participate in design authority / architecture review boards

6. Performance Optimization & Quality Assurance

•       Define performance benchmarks and tuning strategies

•       Conduct code reviews, runtime analysis, and system optimization

•       Ensure adherence to SAP best practices and quality gates

7. Stakeholder & Program Management

•       Collaborate with:

o       Functional consultants

o       Business stakeholders

o       Integration and basis teams

•       Provide technical leadership during:

o       Fit-gap workshops

o       Template design discussions

o       Deployment waves across geographies

•       Mentor and guide offshore/onshore ABAP teams

8. Innovation & Continuous Improvement

•       Explore and implement:

o       SAP BTP extensions (side-by-side/extensibility)

o       Fiori/UI5 enhancements

o       Automation in development lifecycle

•       Contribute to reusable accelerators and frameworks for global rollout

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Education

•       Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Experience

•       10–15 years of SAP technical experience

•       5+ years in ABAP architecture or technical leadership roles

•       Experience in at least 2–3 global SAP rollout/template programs

Technical Skills

Core ABAP Expertise

•       Strong expertise in:

o       Classical & OO ABAP

o       RICEFW development

o       Enhancements (BADIs, user exits, implicit/explicit enhancements)

•       S/4HANA technical capabilities:

o       CDS Views, AMDP

o       SAP Fiori + OData services

o       Simplification & code remediation

Integration & Tools

•       SAP CPI / PI/PO knowledge

•       APIs, REST/OData services, middleware integration

•       Experience with IDOCs, ALE, and RFC-based integration

Platform Knowledge

•       SAP S/4HANA architecture

•       Exposure to SAP BTP (extensions, APIs) is preferred

•       Understanding of SAP Basis concepts (transport, performance)

Functional Awareness

•       Strong understanding of core SAP modules such as:

o       Finance (FI/CO)

o       Supply Chain (MM, SD, PP)

o       Procurement / Logistics

•       Ability to translate functional requirements into technical solutions

Preferred Experience

•       Experience in multi-country rollout programs

•       Exposure to clean core and SAP extensibility models

•       Experience with Agile / SAP Activate methodology

•       Knowledge of DevOps practices in SAP landscape

•       Familiarity with SAP Signavio / Solution Manager (for governance)

Key Competencies

•       Strong architectural thinking and system design skills

•       Leadership and team mentoring

•       Stakeholder management across geographies

•       Problem-solving and analytical mindset

•       Global delivery experience

KPIs / Success Metrics

•       Template reusability across regions

•       Reduction in custom code and technical debt

•       Successful rollout across geographies within timelines

•       System performance and stability

•       Code quality and compliance with standards

Certifications (Nice to Have)

•       SAP Certified Development Specialist (ABAP for S/4HANA)

•       SAP Certified Technology Associate (S/4HANA)

•       TOGAF or architecture certifications (optional)

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