Analyst - SAP Development

Pentland Brands; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentland Brands in Bengaluru is seeking an Analyst (SAP Development) to deliver robust SAP ABAP solutions across modules, translating requirements into scalable designs and championing coding standards.

You will develop RICEFW objects, design SAP integrations via RFC/ALE/IDoc, tune performance, and support QA/UAT with SD, MM and FI teams. This is a dynamic role with opportunities to work on modern SAP technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or a related field with 3–5 years SAP ABAP development experience.
• Hands-on experience with RICEFW objects and OO-ABAP.
• SAP certification is an advantage.
• Knowledge of SD/MM/FI domains and core business processes.
• Strong analytical thinking and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Create technical design documents (TDDs) meeting business and system requirements.
• Develop ABAP across all RICEFW objects using OO-ABAP best practices.
• Design and implement SAP integrations using RFC, ALE/IDoc, and OData.
• Identify and resolve ABAP performance bottlenecks in programs and queries.
• Troubleshoot incidents and perform root cause analysis to prevent recurrences.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation including specs, unit tests, and change logs.
• Support SIT/UAT and QA activities to deliver reliable software.
• Collaborate with SD, MM, and FI leads to align solutions with processes and compliance.

Skills

ABAP & OO-ABAP

RICEFW development

SAP integration (RFC/ALE/IDoc)

ABAP performance tuning

Documentation & QA

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

RFC

ALE/IDoc

EDI

SAP PI/PO

ST05

SE30

ABAP Debugger

Gateway/SEGW

Job description

Department: Business Applications Management | Location: Bangalore

Reports to: Technical Lead (SAP Development) | Direct Reports: 0

We’re Pentland Brands: a global family business behind some of the world’s most iconic active and lifestyle brands. We bring integrity, energy and ambition to our work, setting high standards and striving to deliver great outcomes without ego. With over 1,500 team members worldwide, we’re proud of our diverse, inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to speak up, challenge thinking, create breakthroughs and collaborate openly. Our people are what set us apart, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

The Analyst (SAP Development) Mission:

The Analyst (SAP Development) is responsible for delivering robust, high-quality SAP ABAP solutions that drive technical excellence and support critical business applications. You will work closely with functional analysts and architects to translate requirements into efficient and scalable technical solutions. You will champion coding standards, support ongoing SAP operations, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the platform. This is a multi-faceted role with strong opportunities to work across modern SAP technologies.

How You’ll Drive Success:

• Technical Design: Collaborate with functional analysts and solution architects to produce comprehensive technical design documents (TDDs) that meet business and system requirements.
• ABAP Development: Develop complex, high-quality ABAP code across all RICEFW object types (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows) using OO-ABAP best practices, ensuring code is efficient, scalable, and maintainable.
• SAP Integration & Interfaces: Design and implement integrations using RFC, ALE/IDoc, and OData services. Work closely with middleware and functional teams to ensure reliable end-to-end data exchange between SAP and external systems.
• Performance Tuning: Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in ABAP programs, database queries, and SAP applications using tools such as SQL Trace (ST05), ABAP Trace (SE30), and Runtime Analysis.
• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis: Investigate and resolve complex technical incidents in the SAP landscape. Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues and implement preventive measures to reduce future occurrences.
• Documentation: Produce and maintain accurate technical documentation including functional specifications, technical design documents, unit test scripts, and change logs to support audits and knowledge transfer.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all ABAP developments are thoroughly unit tested and participate in quality assurance activities including SIT and UAT support to deliver reliable, defect-free software.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage proactively with functional leads across SD, MM, and FI domains to understand business requirements, provide technical feasibility input, and ensure delivered solutions align with process and compliance needs.

What You’ll Need To Thrive:

• Core ABAP & OO-ABAP: RICEFW objects, BAdIs, User Exits, Enhancement Framework, ALV, Scripts and Smart forms.
• Modern SAP Technologies: OData Services (SAP Gateway/SEGW), CDS Views, AMDP, and good knowledge on SAP UI5 and Fiori.
• Integration & Tools: RFC, ALE/IDoc, EDI, SAP PI/PO awareness; SQL Trace (ST05), ABAP Runtime Analysis (SE30), ABAP Debugger.
• Functional Domain Knowledge: Sales & Distribution (SD/AFS), Materials Management (MM), Finance (FI) – understanding of core business processes in each module.
• Soft Skills & Competencies: Strong analytical thinking, excellent written and verbal communication for cross-functional collaboration, structured problem-solving mindset, and ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; 3 -5 years of hands‑on SAP ABAP development experience; SAP certification is an advantage.

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS :

• On-Time Delivery: Percentage of development tasks and project deliverables completed within agreed timelines and within estimated effort.
• Code Quality: Reduction in post-go‑live defects attributable to development activities; adherence to coding standards as measured through reviews.
• Incident & Change Response: Average time-to-resolution for P1/P2 incidents; first-time fix rate for production support issues and change requests.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Positive feedback from functional leads on technical delivery, communication quality, and responsiveness.