Tech Lead ABAP | Gurugram

GMG; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global well-being company in Dubai is seeking an experienced SAP Tech Lead to oversee the design and implementation of scalable SAP solutions. You will manage a team of developers, ensuring adherence to best practices while collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in SAP development, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role, with knowledge of S/4HANA and the latest SAP technologies.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Growth opportunities

Innovative culture

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in SAP development with 3 years in a technical lead role.
• Proven experience in leading development teams and delivering SAP solutions.
• Exposure to large-scale SAP implementations and S/4HANA migrations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end technical delivery of SAP solutions.
• Manage and mentor a team of SAP developers across modules.
• Ensure compliance with SAP development standards and best practices.
• Drive innovation by staying updated with emerging SAP technologies.

Skills

SAP ABAP

SAP Fiori/UI5 application development

Performance tuning and code optimization

Effective leadership and mentorship

Stakeholder engagement and communication

Education

Bachelors or masters degree in computer science or related field

Tools

SAP Retail POS

S/4HANA

SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)

Job description

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home‑grown brands across sport everyday goods health and beauty properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world’s most successful and respected brands in the well‑being sector. Working across the Middle East North Africa and Asia GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home‑grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports Dropkick Supercare Pharmacy Farm Fresh Klassic and international brands like Nike Columbia Converse Timberland Vans Mama Sitas and McCain.

What you’ll be doing:

The SAP Tech Lead is responsible for leading the design development and implementation of scalable and maintainable SAP solutions to support business requirements. This role involves managing a team of SAP developers ensuring adherence to best practices and collaborating with functional and business stakeholders to deliver high‑quality technical solutions across various SAP modules. The role demands deep technical expertise in SAP development tools and platforms along with strong leadership and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end‑to‑end technical delivery of SAP solutions including analysis, design, development and implementation.
• Manage and mentor a team of SAP developers across modules such as Retail POS EWM and CAR.
• Translate functional specifications into detailed technical designs and guide development accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with SAP development standards and best practices including performance optimization.
• Oversee development activities including coding, code reviews, testing, documentation and deployment.
• Collaborate with functional consultants, project managers, business analysts and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Manage project timelines, allocate resources effectively and mitigate risks in development phases.
• Drive innovation by staying updated with emerging SAP technologies such as ABAP RESTful Programming Model, Fiori/UI5, BTP and CDS Views.
• Support integration scenarios using PI/PO, BAPI, BADI, OData services and other middleware tools.
• Provide support for S/4HANA migration and implementation projects.
• Proactively identify and resolve complex technical issues and system bottlenecks.
• Foster a collaborative team culture and promote knowledge sharing.

Functional/Technical Competencies:

• SAP ABAP, PI/PO, BAPI, BADI, OData, CDS Views
• SAP Fiori/UI5 application development
• SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
• SAP Retail POS, EWM and CAR functional knowledge
• Integration with third‑party applications and middleware
• Performance tuning and code optimization
• S/4HANA system architecture and migration knowledge
• Effective leadership and mentorship of development teams
• Delivery of high‑quality, scalable and maintainable SAP customizations
• Efficient project and resource management
• Continuous process improvements and adherence to technical governance
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication

Education:

Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Information Technology or a related field

Experience:

10 years of experience in SAP development with at least 3 years in a technical lead role

Proven experience in leading development teams and delivering SAP solutions

Exposure to large‑scale SAP implementations and S/4HANA migrations preferred

Why Join GMG

At GMG we are dedicated to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive and engaging work environment that promotes growth, innovation and well‑being. Join us in our mission to inspire victories that make the world better for our team, our consumers and our communities.

If you’re seeking a challenging role where you can make a significant impact we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of our journey.