SAP ABAP Development Specialist

We are seeking an expert SAP ABAP Development Specialist to lead the design, development, and optimization of RICEFW objects within both SAP S/4

HANA and SAP ECC environments. This role is a blend of high-level technical engineering and strategic mentorship. You will be responsible for the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering to post-implementation maintenance. The ideal candidate is a seasoned developer who not only excels at writing complex code and APIs but also has a passion for coaching and upskilling internal teams to ensure long-term system sustainability.

Location:

Toronto, ON (Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite)
Contract Duration: 6-month contract

Schedule:

7 hours per day, 5 days per week
Rate: $70.23-$76.92/hr

Advantages
Professional Mentorship:
Play a key role in upskilling an internal development team and shaping development standards.

Modern Tech Stack:
Work with cutting-edge SAP technologies including S/4

HANA, RAP, and Embedded Analytics.

Hybrid Flexibility:
Balanced onsite schedule in a prime Toronto location.

High-Visibility Impact:
Direct influence over both project-based innovation and long-term system sustainment for a major organization.

Responsibilities
End-to-End Development:
Design, document, develop, and unit test SAP development objects (RICEFW) adhering to best practices in S/4

HANA and ECC.

Full SDLC Participation:
Lead all phases of the development lifecycle, including initiation, requirements gathering, design, testing, and implementation.

Technical Quality Assurance:
Perform code and QA reviews for both internal teams and system integrators; configure ABAP Test Cockpit and Code Inspector to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Integration & API Management:
Facilitate integration between SAP and divisional systems using IDocs, OData, REST, and SOAP web services.

Support & Remediation:
Investigate and remediate defects during project testing cycles, escalating with SAP when necessary.

Operational Sustainability:
Design procedures for error handling, monitoring, and Fiori application management to ensure objects are maintainable in a production environment.

Knowledge Leadership:
Conduct formal knowledge transfer sessions, provide coaching/mentoring to developers, and document detailed technical specifications and run procedures.

Project Governance:
Report status, highlight risks, and provide recommendations to ensure deliverables remain on time and on budget.

Qualifications

Experience:

10+ years of hands-on experience in ABAP Development (including ABAP Objects and 7.4/7.5 syntax) across the full RICEFW spectrum.

Technical Mastery:
Proven expertise in Eclipse ADT, SAPGUI, Gateway Service Builder (SEGW), Core Data Services (CDS), and ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP).

Fiori & Cloud Tools:

Experience with Fiori application development, Business Application Studio (BAS), and Gitlab.

Integration

Skills:

Proficiency in IDocs, OData, and REST/SOAP APIs. Knowledge of SAP Cloud Integration (CI) iFlows and Application Interface Framework (AIF) is an asset.

Enhancements & Workflow:
Extensive experience implementing BADI’s, Customer Exits, BTE’s, Enhancement Spots, SAP Workflow, and Adobe Forms.

Functional Knowledge:
Demonstrated experience within SAP modules FI, CO, FM, GM, TRM, MM, and SD.

Tools & Methodologies:

Experience with SAP Solution Manager, Jira, and HPQC within Agile and Waterfall environments.

Education:

Post-secondary education in Computer Science or a related field; SAP Development certification is preferred.

Summary
If you're interested in the SAP ABAP Development Specialist role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at  Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

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