Senior Technical Lead

Job Summary

SAP Backend Developer (ABAP) to join India‑based SAP Test Automation & Process Innovation team.

This role focuses on designing, developing and optimizing backend solutions for SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP, ensuring Clean‑Core‑aligned architectures, enabling robust integrations, supporting validated (GxP) environments, and driving continuous improvement of global SAP backend applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain backend logic using ABAP, ABAP OO, CDS Views, AMDP, RAP/CAP

• Lead the replacement and modernization of SAPscript & Smart Forms, including migration to modern frameworks (e.g., Adobe Forms, Fiori‑based output)

• Develop new forms or enhance existing ones, including print programs, interface logic and data provisioning

• Provide expert L3 AMS support, including deep‑dive debugging, root‑cause analysis and performance optimization

• Build and optimize OData services for Fiori/UI5 and system integrations

• Design and maintain integration scenarios using SAP Gateway, IDoc, RFC, SOAP/REST APIs

• Ensure Clean‑Core‑aligned development, upgrade‑safe extensibility and adherence to SAP S/4HANA development guidelines

• Create technical specifications, architecture documents, test scenarios and deployment documentation

• Collaborate with module consultants, frontend developers and architects to deliver end‑to‑end solutions

• Participate in SAP upgrades, rollouts, migrations and continuous improvement initiatives

• Mentor junior developers and act as a technical SME for backend and form technologies

• Manage external development partners and review delivered code for quality and compliance

Skill Requirements

• 10 years of experience in SAP backend development, incl. strong knowledge in ABAP, ABAP OO, CDS Views, OData, BAd Is, enhancements

• Extensive experience with SAPscript, Smart Forms and Adobe Forms, incl. redesign and migration

• Experience modernizing legacy forms into strategic SAP S/4HANA output solutions

• Strong understanding of SAP Gateway, RFC, IDoc and integration technologies

• Experience in validated (GxP) SAP environments is desirable

• Deep debugging, performance tuning and technical problem‑solving skills

• Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD, Git, and SAP transport processes

• Ability to lead technical topics and mentor junior colleagues

• Experience with agile and classic delivery methodologies

• Ability to create functional and technical specifications and test documentation

• Good understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes based on ITIL

• Strong collaboration skills with application teams and service providers

• Proactive, independent working style with high attention to security and compliance

• Very good written and spoken English skills; German language skills are an advantage

• Experience in agile and classical project delivery models

• Team player with the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and disciplines

• Ability to quickly understand complex processes and issues, with strong communication skills

Other Requirements

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Proactive communication and coordination skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under SLA driven environments

• Willingness to learn and adapt to SAP updates and process changes

Tools & Systems Experience

• SAP ECC and S/4HANA systems

• Service Now (SNOW) for ticket tracking