Expert

Merck Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior SAP GTS/ABAP expert to design, develop, and maintain compliance, customs, and risk management solutions within SAP GTS. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure upgrade-stable enhancements and efficient data interfaces.

You will work with SAP S/4HANA, CDS views, ABAP RAP, and BTP to deliver modern cloud-enabled extensions while adhering to best practices in code governance and performance tuning.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP GTS in Compliance- and Customs Management.
• Hands-on experience with GTS user exits and BAdIs.
• Strong integration knowledge with SAP SD/PP/MM for regulatory checks.
• Experience migrating to Clean Core patterns and SAP BTP usage.

Responsibilities

• GTS Technical Development: design, build, and support enhancements, reports, and layouts within SAP GTS (Compliance, Customs Management, and Risk Management).
• Clean Core Enforcement: enforce the SAP Clean Core approach across all developments, transitioning away from traditional "Z-modifications" to maintain upgrade-stability.
• Modern Cloud Extensibility: leverage SAP BTP for Side-by-Side Extensibility and utilize the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP) or Cloud BAdIs for On-Stack Extensibility.
• System Integration: implement secure, high-performance interfaces between SAP S/4HANA, SAP GTS, and third-party customs systems using OData services, SAP Integration Suite, and standard IDocs/RFCs.
• Performance Optimization: optimize database access and heavy processing logic by using SAP HANA CDS Views and AMDP (ABAP Managed Database Procedures).
• Code Governance: conduct thorough code reviews, technical debt assessments, and performance tuning to align with SAP cloud readiness guidelines.
• Technical Documentation: author comprehensive technical specifications, system architecture designs, and unit test protocols.

Skills

GTS knowledge

ABAP OO

S/4HANA integration

Cloud extensibility

Tools

ABAP RAP

CDS Views

AMDP

OData services

SAP BTP

Eclipse ADT

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Functional Knowledge (SAP GTS)

• Process understanding in Compliance- and Customs Management (CH + DE incl. Import and Bonded Warehouse)
• Process understanding in Preferential Handling
• Trade Integration Expertise: Strong technical understanding of SAP GTS database architecture, master data objects, and customs documents.
• GTS-Specific Enhancements: Hands-on experience implementing GTS user exits, BAdIs, and custom electronic communications with customs authorities.
• Core Module Handshakes: Technical familiarity with how SAP GTS interacts with SAP SD (Sales & Distribution), SAP PP and SAP MM (Materials Management) for legal controls and customs checks.

Technical Core & Clean Core Architecture

• Advanced ABAP Skills: Deep proficiency in Object-Oriented ABAP, S/4HANA code optimization, and the Eclipse ABAP Development Tools (ADT) environment.
• Modern Programming Frameworks: Hands-on experience with ABAP RAP (RESTful Application Programming model), CDS Views, and building OData services.
• Clean Core Tooling: Proven experience migrating legacy code into Clean Core patterns using Developer Extensibility, Key User Extensibility, and SAP BTP.
• Cloud Platform Experience: Familiarity with SAP BTP services, runtime instances, and deployment strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• GTS Technical Development: Design, build, and support complex enhancements, custom reports, and document layouts within SAP GTS (Compliance, Customs Management, and Risk Management).
• Clean Core Enforcement: Enforce the SAP Clean Core approach across all developments, transitioning away from traditional "Z-modifications" to maintain upgrade-stability.
• Modern Cloud Extensibility: Leverage SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) for Side-by-Side Extensibility and utilize the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP) or Cloud BAdIs for On-Stack Extensibility.
• System Integration: Implement secure, high-performance interfaces between SAP S/4HANA, SAP GTS, and third-party customs systems using OData services, SAP Integration Suite, and standard IDocs/RFCs.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize database access and heavy processing logic by using SAP HANA CDS Views and AMDP (ABAP Managed Database Procedures).
• Code Governance: Conduct thorough code reviews, technical debt assessments, and performance tuning to align with SAP cloud readiness guidelines.
• Technical Documentation: Author comprehensive technical specifications, system architecture designs, and unit test protocols.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!