ABAP Developer

Key Responsibilities:

· Solution Design & Development:

· Design, develop, and implement custom ABAP programs, reports, interfaces (ALE/IDoc, RFC, OData), conversions, enhancements (BAdIs, User Exits, Enhancement Spots), and forms (Smartforms, Adobe Forms) based on functional specifications and business requirements.

· Utilize advanced ABAP programming techniques, including object-oriented ABAP (OOABAP), ABAP Objects, and modern development paradigms.

· Develop and consume OData services for Fiori applications and external integrations.

· Work with ABAP CDS Views for data modeling and analytical reporting.

· SAP Module Expertise:

· Demonstrate strong technical proficiency and hands-on experience in at least 2-3 core SAP modules such as SD (Sales and Distribution), MM (Materials Management), FI (Financial Accounting), CO (Controlling), PP (Production Planning), WM (Warehouse Management), or QM (Quality Management).

· Integration & Interface Development:

· Develop and support integrations with external systems using various technologies (e.g., IDocs, RFC, Web Services, OData).

· Experience with middleware integration platforms (e.g., SAP PO/PI, CPI) is a plus.

· Performance Optimization & Tuning:

· Analyze and optimize existing ABAP programs for performance and efficiency.

· Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and system performance guidelines.

· Troubleshooting & Support:

· Provide expert-level support for existing SAP applications, including debugging, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex production issues.

· Work effectively in an incident and change management environment.

· Documentation & Best Practices:

· Create detailed technical specifications, test plans, and documentation for all developed solutions.

· Adhere to and promote SAP development best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines.

· Collaboration & Communication:

· Collaborate effectively with functional consultants, business users, project managers, and other technical teams to understand requirements and deliver appropriate solutions.

· Actively participate in design discussions, workshops, and team meetings.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

· Minimum of 6 years of hands-on, progressive experience as an SAP ABAP Developer.

· Proficiency in:

· Object-Oriented ABAP (OOABAP) programming.

· Reports (ALV, Interactive Reports).

· Interfaces (ALE/IDoc, RFC, Web Services, OData).

· Conversions (BDC, LSMW, LTMC/LTMOM - if S/4HANA focused).

· Enhancements (BAdIs, User Exits, Enhancement Spots, Implicit Enhancements).

· Forms (Smartforms, Adobe Forms).

· Debugging, performance tuning (ST05, SE30).

· SAP Data Dictionary.

· Strong understanding of at least two core SAP modules (e.g., SD, MM, FI, CO, PP, WM, QM).

· Experience with ABAP Workbench (SE80), Data Dictionary (SE11), and other standard ABAP development tools.

· Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills (Bonus Points):

· Experience with SAP Fiori/UI5 development (front-end skills).

· Experience with ABAP CDS Views and AMDP (ABAP Managed Database Procedures).

· Knowledge of SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO)/Process Integration (PI).

· Certification in SAP ABAP or relevant modules.

· Experience with Agile development methodologies.