S4 HANA ABAP Lead

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Seeking highly experienced SAP ABAP Technical Lead with 12+ Years experience to support the S/4

HANA system. This is a lead role responsible for overseeing custom ABAP development, system migrations, and day-to-day production support within an S/4

HANA environment. He will serve as the primary escalation point for complex incidents, ensuring 24/7 operational stability while enforcing "clean core" development standards for seamless S/4

HANA system upgrades and Patches.
* Core ABAP:
Advanced proficiency in Object-Oriented ABAP, ABAP on HANA, and modern ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP).
* Data Models:
Deep understanding of Core Data Services (CDS) views, AMDP (ABAP Managed Database Procedures), and access control.
* UI/UX:
Hands-on knowledge of SAP UI5, Fiori Elements, and SAP Gateway configuration.
* Integration Technologies:
Familiarity with REST/SOAP APIs, ALE/IDoc, and BAPIs.
* Methodologies & Tools:
Strong grasp of Agile development, ITIL service management practices, and Solution Manager / Cloud ALM

Roles & Responsibilities
* Production Support & Incident Management:
Own the resolution of high-priority tickets, root cause analysis (RCA), and bug fixes while meeting strict SLA requirement.
* Clean Core & Extensibility:
Govern custom development (RICEFW objects), transitioning legacy code to SAP S/4

HANA side-by-side or on-stack cloud extensibility (BTP) to minimize technical debt
* Modern UI & Integration:
Oversee the development of SAP Fiori apps, OData services, CDS Views, and API/IDoc integrations with third-party
* Code Quality & Governance:
Conduct architectural assessments and technical code reviews using tools like ATC, ensuring adherence to SAP best practices
* Team Leadership:
Mentor offshore developers, assign support packages, and coordinate with functional business analysts to translate business needs into technical solutions
* Ability to collaborate with clients to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and design effective solutions that align with industry best practices.
* Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, acting as trusted advisor and point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
* Focus on staying current with industry trends, SAP updates, and best practices to provide innovative solutions to clients.
* Support SAP upgrades, enhancement pack upgrades, patching support, and S/4

HANA conversion activities.
* Work on SPAU and SPDD adjustment activities during upgrade projects.
* Support team able to resolve technical or business process defects/deficiencies as needed.
* Keep updated with new SAP releases, patches, and upgrades to enhance system functionality and performance. Generic Managerial

Skills:

< /div> A seasoned SAP Development Lead with deep hands-on expertise in SAP ABAP and Core Data Services (CDS) for S/4

HANA, who thrives in complex, regulated, and security-constrained environments. You combine strong technical leadership with the ability to set direction, govern standards, and drive quality across onshore and offshore teams. You bring sharp technical judgement, a delivery-focused mindset, and the credibility to engage confidently with architects, functional leads, and senior client stakeholders, translating technical complexity into clear outcomes. Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000 a year #LI-DM1