SAP ABAP Developer Brazil Remote (any location) $25 – $30 / hour

Kastech; Brasil; Hybrid; BRL 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote LATAM

Office meetings

Job summary

Kastech in Brazil seeks one or two senior SAP developers with deep SAP Fiori and ABAP expertise to augment our global development team. You will work across Fiori UI5, CDS views, ABAP enhancements, and OOABAP to deliver custom solutions while coordinating with India and Americas time zones.

The role supports daily hand-offs, enables 24-hour development cycles, and allows remote work across Latin America with occasional in-office collaboration near our offices in Argentina, Brazil, or Costa Rica.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in SAP Fiori custom development and implementation.
• 6+ years in SAP ABAP programming and custom code development.
• Proven expertise with CDS views and ABAP enhancements.
• Experience with OOABAP, UI5, and S/4HANA development.
• Strong understanding of SAP enhancement framework and modifications.
• Experience collaborating with distributed offshore teams and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement custom SAP Fiori applications using UI5 and OData services.
• Modify CDS views and create custom CDS views for complex reporting.
• Develop sophisticated ABAP code including function modules and BADIs.
• Perform enhancements and modifications while maintaining system integrity.
• Coordinate daily hand-offs with offshore India team and support Americas time zones.
• Ensure code quality, documentation, and adherence to SAP standards.
• Conduct testing and assist user acceptance testing; troubleshoot issues.
• Stay current with SAP technologies and suggest process improvements.

Skills

SAP Fiori development

ABAP programming

OOABAP

CDS views

AMDP

UI5 / SAPUI5

OData services

S/4HANA development

Code reviews

English comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

SAP ABAP/Fiori certifications

Tools

SAP Gateway

Eclipse ADT

SAP Web IDE

SAPUI5 tooling

Job description

Preferred locations: Candidates with proximity to Client offices in Argentina, Brazil, or Costa Rica are given preference for occasional in-office collaboration opportunities, team meetings, and enhanced integration with regional operations.

Manager Notes

• Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in SAP Fiori custom
  application development and implementation
• Minimum 6 years of extensive experience in SAP ABAP
  programming and custom code development
• Advanced ABAP programming including Object-Oriented ABAP (OOABAP)
• Strong expertise in CDS views, AMDP (ABAP-Managed Database Procedures), and database optimization
• In-depth knowledge of SAP enhancement framework and modification techniques

Summary of Role

We are seeking one or two highly skilled senior SAP developers with extensive expertise in SAP Fiori and SAP ABAP custom enhancement development to augment our existing consulting development team. This role is critical in supporting our global development operations, serving as a bridge between our offshore India development team and Americas-based operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of 6+ years in custom SAP development, with deep technical expertise in both SAP Fiori application development and ABAP programming. You will be responsible for participating in daily development hand-offs with our India-based team, ensuring continuous progress on development initiatives across all time zones, and maintaining the momentum of critical SAP enhancement projects. This position offers the flexibility of remote work anywhere in Latin America, with a preference for candidates located near our offices in Argentina, Brazil, or Costa Rica for occasional in-office collaboration opportunities.

Scope

Key Responsibilities

• SAP Fiori Development: Design, develop, and implement custom SAP Fiori applications that enhance user experience and streamline business processes. Leverage SAP UI5 framework and OData services to create responsive and intuitive interfaces.
• CDS View Development: Perform advanced modification of copies of standard CDS (Core Data Services) views and design and create new custom CDS views to support complex reporting and analytical requirements. Ensure optimal performance and data modeling best practices.
• ABAP Custom Development: Design and develop sophisticated custom ABAP code including Function Modules, User Exits, BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces), BADIs (Business Add-Ins), and ABAP Logic Extensions to meet specific business requirements.
• Enhancement and Modification: Modify copies of existing standard SAP objects including ABAP Function Modules, User Exits, BAPIs, BADIs, and other enhancement points while maintaining system integrity and adhering to SAP best practices.
• Global Team Collaboration: Participate in daily hand-off meetings with offshore India development team to ensure seamless transition of development tasks. Take over development responsibilities during Americas time zones and hand-off completed work back to India team at end of day to enable 24-hour development cycles.
• Code Quality and Standards: Ensure all custom developments follow SAP coding standards, best practices, and company guidelines. Conduct code reviews and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
• Testing and Debugging: Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support user acceptance testing for all custom developments. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with SAP technology trends, particularly in Fiori and S/4HANA development, and recommend innovative solutions to improve development processes and system performance.

Requirements Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• Relevant SAP certifications in ABAP or Fiori development are highly preferred

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in SAP Fiori custom application development and implementation
• Minimum 6 years of extensive experience in SAP ABAP programming and custom code development
• Proven expertise in CDS view development including modification of standard views and creation of custom views
• Deep experience with ABAP enhancement techniques including User Exits, Customer Exits, BAPIs, BADIs, and Business Transaction Events
• Strong background in SAP development lifecycle from requirements gathering through deployment and support
• Experience working with distributed or offshore development teams across multiple time zones (preferred)
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA development and migration projects (preferred)
• Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and Agile development practices (preferred)

Technical Skills

• Expert-level proficiency in SAP Fiori and SAPUI5 framework
• Advanced ABAP programming including Object-Oriented ABAP (OOABAP)
• Strong expertise in CDS views, AMDP (ABAP-Managed Database Procedures), and database optimization
• In-depth knowledge of SAP enhancement framework and modification techniques
• Proficiency with SAP Gateway and OData service development
• Experience with SAP Web IDE, Eclipse ADT (ABAP Development Tools), or SAP Business Application Studio
• Knowledge of SAP integration technologies and APIs
• Understanding of SAP security concepts and authorization objects

Soft Skills

• Communication Excellence: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English to effectively collaborate with global teams and articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Analytical Thinking: Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a systematic approach to analyzing complex business requirements and translating them into technical solutions
• Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in distributed team environments with excellent interpersonal skills
• Time Management: Self-motivated with strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a remote work environment
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust work schedule for hand-off meetings and ability to quickly adapt to changing project requirements
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to code quality, testing, and documentation
• Continuous Learning: Passion for staying current with emerging SAP technologies and commitment to professional development