SAP ABAP Technical Lead

Job Description

<p>Job Description:</p><p><br></p><p><b>Senior SAP ABAP Technical Lead</b></p><p>We are in search of a seasoned Senior SAP ABAP Technical Lead to oversee SAP technical operations and guide development activities within our SAP ecosystem. This includes managing SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP (ABAP Cloud & CAP), CDS-based development, and ensuring adherence to Clean Core principles. Additionally, the role encompasses handling ChaRM-driven change management, ATC code quality governance, and utilizing Custom Code Analyzer (CCA) for upgrade readiness and technical debt management.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>Technical Leadership & Operations</b></p><p>· Supervise daily SAP technical operations to ensure stability and timely resolution of critical issues.</p><p>· Provide leadership and coaching to developers on modern ABAP, CDS, RAP, and cloud extension patterns.</p><p>· Manage SPDD/SPAU modifications to ensure smooth adjustments during upgrades and support packs.</p><p>· Review and implement SAP Notes with proper impact assessment.</p><p>· Apply and enforce Clean Core principles to ensure scalable and upgrade-friendly solutions.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Development & Architecture</b></p><p>· Design and develop solutions using ABAP for S/4HANA (HANA-optimized), Core Data Services (CDS) including annotations, authorizations, and performance tuning, SAP BTP ABAP Environment, and CAP (Cloud Application Programming Model).</p><p>· Build RAP applications, OData services, and cloud-based extensions.</p><p>· Conduct detailed code reviews and guide the team on performance, security, and maintainability.</p><p>· <b>Ensure adherence to ABAP Cloud development methodology and best practices.</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>Change & Release Management (ChaRM)</b></p><p>· Utilize SAP ChaRM to manage transport lifecycles and ensure proper documentation, sequencing, and approvals.</p><p>· Lead coordination of changes across DEV, QA, and PROD systems.</p><p>· Support retrofit and dual-track development as needed.</p><p>· Maintain transport governance aligned with audit and compliance requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Code Quality, Governance & Upgrade Readiness</b></p><p>· Enforce development standards through ATC (ABAP Test Cockpit) checks for performance, security, Eclipse-based ABAP best practices, and cloud readiness/RAP compliance.</p><p>· Use SAP Custom Code Analyzer (CCA) to assess custom code impact during upgrades and S/4HANA conversions, identify obsolete or non-compliant code, and recommend remediation strategies.</p><p>· Collaborate with Basis and architecture teams to maintain a clean, efficient, and upgrade-ready custom code portfolio.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Project & Solution Support</b></p><p>· Serve as a technical lead for ongoing enhancements and project implementations.</p><p>· Collaborate with functional leads to convert business requirements into robust technical designs.</p><p>· Support integrations between S/4HANA, BTP, and external applications.</p><p>· Provide estimates, feasibility analysis, and technical risk assessments.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p><p>· 8+ years of SAP ABAP development experience, including classical ABAP and ABAP Cloud implementation.</p><p>· Strong hands-on experience with CDS Views, SQL performance tuning, and S/4HANA data modeling.</p><p>· Experience using ATC checks for code quality governance and Custom Code Analyzer (CCA) for upgrade and readiness assessments.</p><p>· Strong experience with SAP ChaRM for transport and change management.</p><p>· Experience with SPDD/SPAU adjustments and upgrade lifecycle management.</p><p>· Practical experience with SAP BTP ABAP environment and CAP development.</p><p>· Deep understanding of Clean Core, extensibility options, RAP, and ABAP Cloud methodology.</p><p>· <b>Proficiency in Joule for developers</b> to enhance productivity and leverage AI-driven insights.</p><p>· Ability to analyze and implement SAP Notes.</p>