Packaged/SaaS App Engineering Lead

Accenture; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Chennai is seeking a Packaged/SaaS Application Engineering Lead to design and improve SaaS solutions. The role involves managing configurations, overseeing integration processes, and ensuring platform stability. Candidates must have over 12 years of experience in SAP FI S/4HANA Accounting and a strong grasp of financial accounting. The position requires effective communication and problem-solving skills while mentoring junior team members. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in SAP FI S/4HANA Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting processes in SAP S/4HANA.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and evolution of packaged or SaaS solutions.
• Oversee configuration, integrations, and releases.
• Set platform standards for stability and performance.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

SAP FI S/4HANA Accounting

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Education

15 years full time education

Job description

About The Role

Packaged/SaaS Application Engineering Lead

Project Role Description

Own the design and evolution of packaged or SaaS solutions, overseeing configuration, integrations, and releases. Set platform standards to ensure stability, performance, and alignment with business and vendor constraints.

Must Have Skills

SAP FI S/4HANA Accounting

Good to Have Skills

NA

Minimum Experience

Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification

15 years full time education

Summary

In the role of Packaged/SaaS Application Engineering Lead, a typical day involves taking ownership of the design and continuous improvement of packaged or software as a service solutions. This includes managing the configuration processes, overseeing system integrations, and coordinating release activities. The role requires setting and maintaining platform standards to guarantee system stability and optimal performance while ensuring alignment with both business requirements and vendor limitations. Collaboration with various stakeholders to drive solution evolution and address emerging challenges is a key aspect of daily responsibilities.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform.
• Responsible for team decisions.
• Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
• Expected to provide solutions to problems that apply across multiple teams.
• Lead efforts to establish best practices and standards for packaged and SaaS application development.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Mentor and support junior team members to foster professional growth and enhance team capabilities.

Must To Have Skills

• Proficiency in SAP FI S/4HANA Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting processes and their implementation within SAP S/4HANA environments.
• Experience in managing system configurations, integrations, and release cycles for packaged or SaaS solutions.
• Ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on maintaining system stability and performance.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Additional Information

• The candidate should have minimum 12 years of experience in SAP FI S/4HANA Accounting.
• This position is based at our Chennai office.
• A 15 years full time education is required.