Overview
Responsibilities
- Resolve complex incidents, code defects and performance issues across ABAP reports, enhancements, interfaces, forms and Fiori / UI5 apps within agreed SLAs.
- Perform deep-dive root-cause analysis (ST22, ST05, SAT, STPA, Chrome DevTools) and implement permanent fixes; document knowledge articles and prevention actions (Problem Management).
- Monitor critical batch jobs, IDoc queues, OData services, Gateway error logs, CPI / PI connectivity, Fiori launchpad performance and security authorizations
- Minor Enhancements & Releases
- Gather requirements with functional teams, estimate efforts, design technical solutions, create FS / TS, develop, unit-test and transport through ChaRM / CTS+
- Deliver Fiori apps using SAPUI5, Fiori Elements, RAP, CAP or BTP NEO / CF where applicable.
- Build / enhance CDS views, AMDP procedures, BOPF objects, user exits, BADIs, enhancement spots with clean-core principles.
- Run regression / integration tests, code quality checks (ATC, SCI, Sonar) and peer reviews; maintain automated test scripts in Tricentis / TOSCA or SAP CBTA.
- Adopt Agile / Scrum or Kanban ceremonies, manage backlogs in Jira / Azure DevOps, use Git-enabled CTS (gCTS) or abapGit for versioning.
- Set up CI / CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) for ABAP & UI5 deployments; contribute to shift-left testing and automated transports.
- Benchmark new S / 4HANA feature-packs, SAP BTP services (Workflow, BRM, Mobile) and propose suitability for AMS clients.
Governance, Compliance & Security
- Operate under ITIL v4 processes for Incident, Problem, Change, Release and Knowledge.
- Ensure GDPR, SOX and internal audit compliance by adhering to secure coding guidelines (SAP Security Notes, OWASP, SAP Code Vulnerability Analyzer) and proper transport / documentation controls.
- Support pen-tests and annual audit evidence requests; remediate security findings.
- Mentor junior ABAP / UI5 developers; conduct code-walkthroughs and brown-bag sessions.
- Coordinate with Basis, Integration (CPI / PI / PO), BTP and functional streams to resolve cross-module or infrastructure issues.
- Participate in major incident bridges (SEV1 / SEV2) and post-mortem reviews.
- Contribute to pre-sales or service-expansion estimates and technical solution write-ups.
Technical Scope
ABAP Core & Advanced
- ABAP OO, Enhancement Framework, BADI / USER-EXIT, BTE
- CDS Views, AMDP, HANA SQLScript, RAP (RESTful ABAP)
- RICEF objects, IDoc / ALE, BAPI / RFC, Adobe & SmartForms
- Performance tuning on HANA (code push-down, secondary indexes, parallelisation)
- OData V2 / V4 services, SAP GW, SEGW, RAP unmanaged / managed services
- Responsive design, theming (UI theme designer), accessibility standards
Integration & Tools
- SAP CPI / PI / PO, API Hub, REST / SOAP, Web-Sockets, Event Mesh
- gCTS, abapGit, GitLab / GitHub, Jenkins, SonarQube, ATC, ABAPTestCockpit
- Solution Manager 7.2 ITSM, ChaRM, Focused Build; ServiceNow / Remedy
Job Requirements
- Minimum 8 years professional SAP technical experience, of which ≥ 4 years in S / 4HANA (1610 or later) AMS or project support.
- Strong hands-on coding in ABAP OO, CDS, AMDP and SAPUI5 / Fiori; able to debug both front-end and back-end.
- Track record of delivering high-volume incident / backlog solutions in ITIL-driven environments
- Proficient in performance optimization on HANA DB and Fiori UI; familiarity with ABAP Cloud / clean-core principles.
- Working knowledge of security (SICF, OData authorizations, SAML / OAuth, JWT, XSRF), GDPR data-protection concepts and audit controls.
- Experience with DevOps tool-chains (Git, CI / CD, automated testing) and Agile delivery methods.
- Fluency in English (B2+); any additional European language (DE, FR, ES, IT, NL, PL, Nordics) is a strong plus.
- Eligible to work and take on-call duties within the EU / EEA / UK time zones.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline (Master's a plus).
- SAP Certified Development Specialist - ABAP for SAP HANA or SAP Certified Development Associate - ABAP Cloud preferred.
- SAP Certified Development Associate - SAP Fiori Application Developer or SAPUI5 desirable.
- ITIL Foundation, Scrum-Master, or DevOps certifications advantageous.