SAP ABAP Expert

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all SAP ABAP development and enhancement activities

• Translate functional specifications into technical designs and ABAP programs

• Oversee custom development for reports interfaces conversions enhancements and forms (RICEF)

• Guide team members on clean code principles modularization and object-oriented ABAP

• Manage integration developments using IDoc BAPI RFC OData and Web Services

• Coordinate with SAP BASIS and transport teams for code migration and release planning

• Conduct code reviews performance tuning and quality assurance

• Collaborate with functional teams to resolve development-related issues

• Ensure compliance with development standards and audit controls

• Maintain development documentation testing protocols and support procedures

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science or related field

• SAP Certified Development Associate ABAP for SAP NetWeaver or S/4HANA

• Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) is a plus

Experience

• 812 years of SAP ABAP experience including at least 2 years in a Expertly or lead developer role

• Hands-on development in ECC and S/4HANA environments

• Experience working across multiple functional modules (FI MM SD HR etc.)

• Exposure to SAP upgrade data migration and SAP Fiori integration projects

• At least 5 years of experience in the banking sector

Technical & Functional Skills

• Expertise in:

• Classical & Object-Oriented ABAP

• Reports (Classical ALV) Enhancements (User Exits BADIs Enhancement Spots)

• IDoc BAPI RFC OData Services

• Adobe Forms Smart Forms SAPScripts

• Data Dictionary Modular Function Groups Classes Interfaces

• Experience with SAP Gateway & UI5 (optional but preferred)

• Familiarity with performance tuning tools (ST05 SAT SQL Trace Runtime Analysis)

• Version control practices transport tracking and change request management

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills

• Effective communication with functional teams and business stakeholders

• Team leadership and mentorship capabilities

• Focus on quality documentation and governance

• Ability to manage multiple developments across projects and deadlines

• Customer-oriented mindset with emphasis on issue resolution and timely delivery

Work Environment & Conditions

• Consulting or delivery environment with multiple SAP development streams

• Travel may be required within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

• Collaboration with functional consultants BASIS team and external partners

• Participation in testing cycles go-live cutovers and post-deployment support

• Continuous learning aligned with SAP development standards and S/4HANA advancements

• Role requires adaptability to both waterfall and agile project delivery models