SAP ABAP Consultant

eTeam Inc.

Irving, TX

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SKILLS

ABAP Programming Language, Adobe Product Family, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Code Reviews, Computer Science, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Database Administration, DevOps, Enterprise Architecture, Leadership, Localization, Maintain Compliance, Management Strategy, Mentoring, Metrics, Middleware, Performance Metrics, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, REST (Representational State Transfer), RFC, Regulatory Compliance, Release Management/Engineering, Requirements Management, SAP, SAP Web Application Server (AS), Scalable System Development, Security Auditing, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), TOGAF - The Open Group Architecture Framework, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design

LOCATION

Irving, TX

POSTED

27 days ago

Job Title: SAP ABAP Consultant
Work Location & Reporting Address: Irving, TX 75039 (Hybrid)
Contract duration: 6 months

Job Details:

Minimum years of experience required: 10 years
Certification needed: NA
Must Have Skills: SAP ABAP

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.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Global Template Architecture & Design
" Define and govern the SAP technical architecture for global template rollout (S/4HANA 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
2. ABAP Development Leadership
" Lead complex ABAP developments, including:
o RICEFW objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows)
o Reports, Enhancements (User Exits, BADIs), SmartForms/Adobe Forms
o 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

3. S/4HANA & Modernization
" Drive code remediation and optimization for S/4HANA compatibility
" Leverage modern ABAP techniques:
o CDS Views
o AMDP (ABAP Managed Database Procedures)
o Code pushdown strategies
" Support transformation from legacy (ECC) to S/4 global template

4. Integration & Interfaces
" Architect and oversee integration solutions across SAP and non-SAP systems
" Work with tools like:
o SAP CPI / PI / PO
o APIs, IDOCs, RFCs, OData
" Ensure standardized interface frameworks across regions

5. 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

6. 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

7. Stakeholder & Program Management
" Collaborate with:
o Functional consultants
o Business stakeholders
o Integration and basis teams
" Provide technical leadership during:
o Fit-gap workshops
o Template design discussions
o Deployment waves across geographies
" Mentor and guide offshore/onshore ABAP teams

8. Innovation & Continuous Improvement
" Explore and implement:
o SAP BTP extensions (side-by-side/extensibility)
o Fiori/UI5 enhancements
o Automation in development lifecycle
" Contribute to reusable accelerators and frameworks for global rollout

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

About the Company

eTeam Inc.

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COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

1998

WEBSITE

www.eteaminc.com

SAP ABAP Consultant

eTeam Inc.

Irving, TX

About the Company

eTeam Inc.

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