SAP ABAP Technical lead

Persistent; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual health check-ups

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Persistent is seeking an SAP Technical Lead to steer end-to-end SAP ABAP development and project delivery across implementation, enhancement, and support programs. You will drive technical solutions, govern standards, and mentor ABAP teams while coordinating with SAP Basis, Security, and functional streams. Strong hands-on ABAP, OO ABAP, and integration skills are essential for this senior leadership role.

Location: All Persistent locations; Experience: 12-15 years; Job Type: Full Time.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of SAP technical development and project delivery experience.
• Expertise in ABAP development (Classical & OO).
• Hands-on experience with RICEF objects and SAP integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP technical delivery for implementations and support.
• Translate business requirements into scalable SAP technical solutions.
• Establish SAP development standards, governance and best practices.
• Mentor ABAP teams and ensure code quality across deliverables.
• Coordinate with Basis, Security, GRC, and functional streams.
• Drive cutover, transport, testing, and go-live readiness activities.
• Lead integrations using IDOCs, RFCs, BAPIs, and middleware platforms.

Skills

SAP ABAP

OO ABAP

ALV Reports

Interfaces

Conversions & Enhancements

SmartForms/Adobe Forms

BAPIs/RFCs/APIs

Data Migration

Testing & Debugging

Leadership & Mentoring

Tools

Middleware Integrations

IDOCs

RFCs

SAP Scripts

SAP Activate

Job description

About Position:

We are looking for an SAP Technical Lead with strong expertise in SAP ABAP development and SAP project delivery to lead end-to-end technical execution across SAP implementation, enhancement, support, and transformation programs. The role involves driving technical solution delivery, managing cross-functional dependencies, coordinating with multiple SAP workstreams, and ensuring successful execution across development, testing, deployment, cutover, and post-go-live phases.

• Role: SAP ABAP Technical lead
• Location: All Persistent Location
• Experience: 12 to 15 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Lead end-to-end SAP technical delivery for implementation, enhancement, rollout, and support projects.
• Participate in requirement gathering workshops and solution design discussions with business and functional teams.
• Translate functional requirements into scalable technical solutions and detailed technical specifications.
• Establish and enforce SAP development standards, technical governance, and best practices.
• Drive delivery quality, technical compliance, and project milestones across multiple initiatives.
• Lead the design, development, and delivery of SAP RICEF objects including Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, and Forms.
• Review technical designs, code quality, and development deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to ABAP development teams.
• Collaborate closely with SAP Functional Consultants across SD, MM, FI, CO, and PP modules.
• Coordinate with SAP Basis teams for landscape management, transports, upgrades, and environment readiness.
• Work with SAP Security and GRC teams to support role design, authorizations, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with Integration and Middleware teams for interface development, monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Support Data Migration activities including data loads, reconciliation, validation, and cutover planning.
• Collaborate with Reporting and Analytics teams to deliver reporting and technical enablement solutions.
• Coordinate SIT, UAT, Regression Testing, defect resolution, and release readiness activities with testing teams.
• Work closely with Infrastructure and Cloud teams to ensure system availability and platform readiness.
• Support PMO and Project Managers with project planning, status reporting, risk mitigation, and milestone tracking.
• Manage technical dependencies and coordination with implementation partners, vendors, and system integrators.
• Lead SAP integrations using IDOCs, RFCs, BAPIs, APIs, file-based integrations, and middleware platforms.
• Troubleshoot complex technical and integration issues during testing and production deployments.
• Support deployment planning, transport management, cutover execution, and go-live activities.
• Provide post-go-live hyper care support and ensure stable business operations.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 12 to 14 years of experience in SAP Technical Development and SAP Project Delivery.
• Strong hands-on expertise in SAP ABAP development.
• Extensive experience in Classical ABAP and Object-Oriented ABAP (OO ABAP).
• Strong experience developing Reports, ALV Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, and Forms.
• Expertise in SmartForms, Adobe Forms, and SAP Scripts.
• Strong knowledge of User Exits, Customer Exits, BAdIs, and Enhancement Framework.
• Experience with IDOCs, RFCs, BAPIs, APIs, and SAP integration technologies.
• Strong experience with middleware integrations and enterprise application integrations.
• Expertise in debugging, troubleshooting, code optimization, and performance tuning.
• Experience reviewing technical designs, code quality, and development standards.
• Good functional understanding of SAP SD, MM, FI, CO, and PP business processes.
• Ability to translate business and functional requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience coordinating with SAP Basis, Development, Integration, Security, GRC, Data Migration, Testing, Reporting, Analytics, Infrastructure, and Cloud teams.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional technical dependencies across large SAP programs.
• Experience supporting end-to-end SAP project lifecycle including design, development, testing, deployment, cutover, go-live, and hypercare.
• Strong understanding of SAP transport management and release management processes.
• Experience supporting complex SAP implementation and transformation programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation capabilities.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, risks, deliverables, and timelines in complex environments.
• Experience working with system integrators, implementation partners, and external vendors.
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and SAP Activate methodologies is preferred.
• SAP S/4HANA implementation experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in technical leadership, team mentoring, and governance management is preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalisation for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

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Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.