Lead Software Engineer - Clean Core

smartShift, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

smartShift, Inc. is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive ABAP clean core transformation projects for SAP S/4HANA. You will lead development and remediation of custom ABAP code and oversee code reviews, QA, and collaboration with R&D.

The role requires deep ABAP expertise, experience with CDS and RESTful models, and strong communication to influence stakeholders across upgrade initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of total IT industry experience.
• Proficiency in ABAP Cloud programming Model and Clean Core strategy.
• Strong understanding and implementation experience of ABAP CDS, Restful ABAP Programming Model.
• Experience in developing ABAP Programs, Function Groups, Classes, and Data Dictionary.
• Thorough knowledge in transports, testing, development lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Support ABAP Custom Programs.
• Work on Custom Code remediation for Upgrade projects involving Unicode, HANA, and S/4HANA.
• Code reviews, Quality Assurance, and feedback to R&D.

Job description

Title: Lead Software Engineer (Clean Core)

About smartShift

smartShift is a global leader in SAP custom code transformation for SAP S/4HANA and Clean Core.

We help the world’s biggest brands, including Airbus, BMW, and Procter &Gamble, modernize their SAP systems with secure, stable, and future-ready code.

With 3,300+ transformations and 3.5 billion+ lines of code converted, our AI-powered automation delivers guaranteed results—fast, accurate, and disruption-free.

We’re a 350+-person company with global teams and a strong track record of profitable growth.

Shape the systems that power global business—and your future.

Top 3 Reasons to Join smartShift

• Big Impact, Global Scale works with the world’s most iconic brands and modernizes their SAP systems that keep global business running.
• Breakthrough Tech, Proven Results: Leverage patented AI-powered automation that has transformed thousands of SAP systems with unmatched speed and precision.
• Growth, Stability, and Opportunity Be part of a growing, profitable, and collaborative global company that values innovation and your contributions.

About role

The successful applicant will be expected to be an active part of SAP ABAP clean core transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Support ABAP Custom Programs
• Work on Custom Code remediation for Upgrade projects involving Unicode, HANA, and S/4HANA.
• Code reviews, Quality Assurance, and feedback to R&D.

Skills and Experience

Mandatory skills

• 5+ years of total IT industry experience.
• Proficiency in ABAP Cloud programming Model and Clean Core strategy.
• Strong understanding and Implementation experience of ABAP CDS, Restful ABAP Programming Model.
• Experience in developing ABAP Programs, Function Groups, Classes, and Data Dictionary
• Through understanding of Key userand Developer extensibility scenarios with practical implementation experience.
• Experience in using Code Inspector / Extended program check / ATC
• Possess thorough knowledge in Transports, Testing, working in development and project environments, and development life cycle management
• Must possess very good written and verbal communication skills; should be able to influence client stakeholders.

Preferred skills

• SAP HANA.

Certifications

• SAP /open.sap.com certifications.

If you are passionate about building the technology world, be smart and join us at smartShift!