SAP ABAP Consultant

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. " Lead complex ABAP developments, including: o RICEFW objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows).

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)