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.

• Global Template Architecture & Design
  • Define and govern the SAP technical architecture for global template rollout (S/4
    
    HANA 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
• ABAP Development Leadership
  • Lead complex ABAP developments, including:
    • RICEFW objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows)
    • Reports, Enhancements (User Exits, BADIs), Smart Forms/Adobe Forms
    • 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
• S/4
  
  HANA & Modernization
  • Drive code remediation and optimization for S/4
    
    HANA compatibility
  • Leverage modern ABAP techniques:
    • CDS Views
    • AMDP (ABAP Managed Database Procedures)
    • Code pushdown strategies
  • Support transformation from legacy (ECC) to S/4 global template
• Integration & Interfaces
  • Architect and oversee integration solutions across SAP and non‑SAP systems
  • Work with tools like:
    • SAP CPI / PI / PO
    • APIs, IDOCs, RFCs, OData
  • Ensure standardized interface frameworks across regions
• 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
• 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
• Stakeholder & Program Management
  • Collaborate with:
    • Functional consultants
    • Business stakeholders
    • Integration and basis teams
  • Provide technical leadership during:
    • Fit‑gap workshops
    • Template design discussions
    • Deployment waves across geographies
  • Mentor and guide offshore/onshore ABAP teams
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
  • Explore and implement:
    • SAP BTP extensions (side‑by‑side/extensibility)
    • Fiori/UI5 enhancements
    • Automation in development lifecycle
  • Contribute to reusable accelerators and frameworks for global rollout

• 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 Classical & OO ABAP
    • RICEFW development
    • Enhancements (BADIs, user exits, implicit/explicit enhancements)
  • S/4
    
    HANA technical capabilities
    • CDS Views, AMDP
    • SAP Fiori + OData services
    • 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/4
      
      HANA 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 Finance (FI/CO), Supply Chain (MM, SD, PP), 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 Dev Ops 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/4
    
    HANA)
  • SAP Certified Technology Associate (S/4
    
    HANA)
  • TOGAF or architecture certifications (optional)