IT Lead Consultant | SAP Technical | SAP ABAP

Job Title: Lead Consultant SAP Technical SAP ABAP
Work Location & Reporting Address: Irving TX 75039 (Hybrid)
Vendor Rate: 90.30
Contract duration: 6 months for now later it will get extended
Target Start Date: 01 Jun 2026
Does this position require Visa independent candidates only Yes

Interview Process (Is face to face required): Skype/Video conference

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) Project Code :FY27 FICO SCRUM