Job Description:
SAP ABAP Lead
Job Summary
The SAP ABAP Lead is responsible for leading the development team, ensuring high-quality technical solutions, and driving best practices in custom development during the SAP S/4HANA program. The role oversees design, development, and delivery of ABAP-based enhancements, interfaces, reports, conversions, workflows, and Fiori/UI5 extensions. The ABAP Lead also acts as the technical quality gatekeeper, ensuring all developments align with SAP standards, performance benchmarks, and project timelines.
Key Process & Technical Knowledge
The SAP ABAP Lead must have strong expertise in:
SAP S/4HANA ABAP on HANA programming model (CDS Views, AMDP, Core Data Services).
ABAP RAP (Restful ABAP Programming) for modern application development.
OData Services integration for Fiori apps.
Enhancements & User Exits / BAdIs / BTEs.
SmartForms, Adobe Forms, and SAP Script.
Data Migration & Conversion programs (LSMW, BAPIs, IDOCs, BDCs).
Interface Development (ALE, IDOCs, Web Services, RFC, CPI integration points).
Performance Tuning and Optimization for HANA.
Unit Testing & Code Quality Assurance (ATC, SCI, Code Inspector).
SAP Transport Management System (TMS) and change control procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the ABAP development team, assigning and reviewing tasks.
Translate functional requirements into technical specifications.
Ensure high-quality custom objects are delivered on time.
Drive adoption of S/4HANA ABAP best practices (CDS, RAP, Fiori extensions).
Conduct technical design reviews and code walkthroughs.
Collaborate with Functional Leads, Solution Architects, and Integration teams.
Guide the team on performance optimization and debugging techniques.
Ensure compliance with security, audit, and performance guidelines.
Support cutover activities and ensure readiness of all developments for go-live.
Provide mentorship to junior developers and foster knowledge sharing.
Act as point of escalation for all ABAP development issues.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
SAP ABAP Certification (preferred).
Experience
10+ years of SAP ABAP development experience.
At least 2 full-cycle S/4HANA implementations in a Lead role.
Strong exposure to Finance, Procurement, HR, and Logistics modules.
Hands-on experience with ABAP on HANA & RAP framework.
Technical Skills
Strong debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving abilities.
Expertise in Fiori/UI5 extensions and CPI/PI/PO interfaces.
Knowledge of modern DevOps practices in SAP (gCTS, CI/CD pipelines).
Soft Skills
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and coordination with cross-functional teams.
Ability to balance technical depth with project delivery timelines.
Mentorship and capability-building mindset.
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