Senior SAP S/4 HANA Developer Consultant

Cognizant; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Dubai seeks an experienced SAP Developer to lead the technical development of SAP solutions leveraging SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud-native application development and guide teams through the design and implementation phases. This role offers opportunities for hands-on technical consultancy and project leadership, contributing to significant transformations for clients.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Health insurance

Career development programs

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of hands-on experience in SAP development.
• Proficiency in Cloud Application Programming Model (CAPM).
• Expertise in SAP BTP and SCH for high-performance applications.

Responsibilities

• Guide team in development and technical design of applications using BTP.
• Collaborate with architects to design end-to-end SAP solutions.
• Monitor and optimize performance of SAP applications.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

SAP BTP

Cloud Application Programming Model (CAPM)

ABAP

JavaScript

SAP Fiori/UI5

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SAP Integration Suite

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Job Title: SAP Developer

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Reports To: Head of SAP Transformation
Department: DTI – Enterprise Value Stream

Experience: 5 to 8 years

Job Summary:

Undergoing a significant transformation, migrating from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA. As part of this journey, we are looking for a Senior SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP CAPM Senior Consultant Developer/Tech Senior Consultant to Senior Consultant and develop SAP solutions leveraging the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), focusing on the Cloud Application Programming Model (CAPM) for modern, cloud-native applications. This position is a Technical Consultant role, with hands-on involvement in development, architecture, and technical Senior Consultantership for the implementation of S/4HANA and BTP applications.

The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP (including CAPM), and cloud-based SAP development, combined with strong Senior Consultantership skills to guide the technical team through design, development, and integration phases of this transformation.

Key Job Responsibilities:

1. SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP (CAPM) Development Senior Consultantership:
   • Senior Consultant the development and technical design of applications using SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and SAP S/4HANA Cloud Application Programming Model (CAPM).
   • Guide the team through the development of cloud-native applications, ensuring the adoption of best practices in coding, security, and performance.
   • Provide technical Senior Consultantership and hands-on development expertise for SAP S/4HANA, including advanced configuration, customizations, and extensions.
   • Senior Consultant development efforts for the integration of SAP S/4HANA with SAP BTP-based applications and third-party solutions using CAPM, SAP Fiori, and other modern technologies.
2. Solution Architecture & Design:
   • Collaborate with solution architects and functional Senior Consultants to design end-to-end SAP solutions using SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and the Cloud Application Programming Model.
   • Ensure that solutions are scalable, maintainable, and meet performance and security requirements.
   • Design and implement custom SAP Fiori applications, leveraging SAP BTP to extend S/4HANA functionality and improve user experience.
   • Create and document detailed technical designs, data models, and system architectures for SAP S/4HANA and BTP applications.
3. Hands-on Development & Customization:
   • Senior Consultant the hands-on development of custom SAP S/4HANA solutions and SAP BTP applications using CAPM, SAP Fiori, and cloud technologies.
   • Utilize SAP Fiori/UI5 to create user-friendly, responsive applications integrated with SAP S/4HANA.
   • Develop and extend S/4HANA and BTP applications using modern development tools such as SAP Cloud Application Studio, ABAP, and JavaScript for cloud-based environments.
   • Work with SAP HANA Cloud, SAP Integration Suite, and other SAP services to create integrated solutions across cloud and on-premise systems.
4. SAP S/4HANA and BTP Integration:
   • Senior Consultant integration projects between SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP services, ensuring smooth data flow and high-performance integration between applications.
   • Design and implement API-led integrations using SAP Integration Suite and other SAP middleware tools.
   • Manage complex integrations with third-party systems and other SAP solutions (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, SAP Concur) within the S/4HANA and BTP landscape.
5. Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting:
   • Monitor and optimize the performance of SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP applications, identifying bottlenecks and resolving issues related to performance, memory usage, and system scalability.
   • Troubleshoot technical issues across the S/4HANA and BTP landscape, ensuring fast resolution of critical issues during development, testing, and production.
6. Agile Development & Project Management:
   • Senior Consultant the Agile development process within the team, facilitating sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups to ensure smooth delivery of project milestones.
   • Provide guidance to junior developers, reviewing code and ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and project timelines.
   • Collaborate with project managers and business analysts to ensure that technical deliverables align with business objectives.
7. Cloud Strategy & Innovation:
   • Contribute to the cloud strategy for SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP, helping the organization to leverage cloud capabilities and SAP's latest innovations.
   • Stay updated with SAP’s new cloud technologies, CAPM, and other BTP services, evaluating how they can be utilized to improve business processes and application development.
8. Documentation & Knowledge Management:
   • Maintain detailed documentation for technical designs, custom developments, APIs, and integrations for future reference and compliance.
   • Develop and maintain internal knowledge-sharing materials, ensuring that the technical team has up-to-date information on new technologies and developments.
   • Ensure proper documentation of the entire development lifecycle, including development, testing, deployment, and post-production support.
9. Stakeholder Management & Communication:
   • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including SAP functional teams, business analysts, and project managers, to ensure alignment between technical solutions and business requirements.
   • Communicate technical issues and progress to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.
   • Provide regular updates on project status, technical challenges, and achievements to senior management.
10. Training & Mentorship:
    • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior developers and team members, fostering their growth in SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP development.
    • Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and workshops for business and IT teams on new SAP BTP technologies, SAP Fiori applications, and cloud-native development practices.

Required Experience, Qualification and Certifications:

1. Professional Experience:
   • 8-10 years of hands-on experience in SAP development, with a strong focus on SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and Cloud Application Programming Model (CAPM).
   • Proven experience in Senior Consultanting and managing SAP development teams through full lifecycle projects (design, development, implementation, and support).
   • At least 4-5 years of experience in developing cloud-native applications using SAP BTP (including CAPM), SAP Fiori/UI5, and related tools.
   • Expertise in SAP HANA Cloud, SAP Integration Suite, and SAP Cloud SDK for developing scalable and high-performance applications.
2. Educational Qualifications:
   • A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
   • SAP certifications related to SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, or SAP Development (CAPM, SAP Fiori, ABAP, etc.) are highly desirable.
3. Technical Expertise:
   • Strong hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, particularly with custom development, extensions, and performance optimization.
   • Expertise in SAP BTP, including SAP Cloud Application Programming Model (CAPM), SAP Fiori/UI5, and SAP HANA Cloud.
   • Proficiency in ABAP (for SAP S/4HANA extensions), JavaScript, Node.js, and other relevant development languages for cloud applications.
   • Experience in designing and implementing integrations using SAP Integration Suite, APIs, and middleware tools.
   • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes for cloud-native application deployment.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in the aviation or travel industry.
• Knowledge of SAP BTP services like SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SAP AI/ML capabilities, and their integration with S/4HANA.
• Knowledge of modern DevOps practices and cloud infrastructure automation.

About Cognizant:

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

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