SAP Technical Lead

IBM SERVICES TALENT DELIVERY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting in Singapore seeks an experienced SAP ABAP Lead Consultant to design, develop, and deliver SAP technical solutions, leading teams and engaging clients across projects.

You will oversee end-to-end ABAP development, drive best practices, and ensure high-quality delivery while guiding adoption of modern SAP technologies and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field.
• 8-12+ years SAP ABAP development experience, with 2-3 years in a lead role.
• Strong expertise in ABAP Objects, DDIC, and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP ABAP development across implementations, rollouts, and transformation projects (S/4HANA).
• Architect scalable technical solutions aligned with SAP best practices.
• Oversee development of RICEF objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms).
• Guide adoption of CDS Views, AMDP, Fiori, and OData services.
• Ensure performance, code quality, and adherence to development standards.
• Own deliverables, timelines, and quality across SAP development workstreams.
• Participate in solution design workshops and provide technical advisory to clients.
• Manage development lifecycle including design, build, testing, and deployment.
• Drive code reviews and CI/CD pipelines in SAP environments.

Skills

ABAP Objects

DDIC

ALV Reports

SmartForms

SAP Scripts

Interfaces

S/4HANA

Fiori/UI5

OData services

BTP

CI/CD

DevOps

SAP certifications

SAP modules

RISE with SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent

Tools

CDS Views

AMDP

Web Services

IDocs

BAPIs

RFCs

Job description

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your Role and Responsibilities
As an SAP ABAP Lead Consultant, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of SAP technical solutions while managing teams, engaging clients, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across projects.

• Lead end-to-end SAP ABAP development across implementations, rollouts, and transformation projects (S/4HANA)
• Architect and design scalable technical solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and SAP best practices
• Oversee development of RICEF objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms)
• Guide the adoption of modern SAP technologies including CDS Views, AMDP, Fiori, and OData services
• Ensure system performance, code optimization, and adherence to development standards
• Own technical deliverables, timelines, and quality across SAP development workstreams
• Participate in solution design workshops and provide technical advisory to clients
• Manage development lifecycle including design, build, testing, and deployment
• Drive code reviews, quality assurance, and compliance with IBM delivery frameworks

Required Professional and Technical Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent
• 8-12+ years of SAP ABAP development experience, with at least 2-3 years in a lead role
• Strong expertise in:

1. ABAP Objects (OOP) and modular programming
2. Data Dictionary (DDIC) and performance tuning
3. ALV Reports, SmartForms, SAP Scripts, Adobe Forms
4. Interfaces: IDocs, BAPIs, RFCs, Web Services

• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and HANA concepts (CDS Views, AMDP)
• Experience leading SAP implementation or transformation projects
• Strong knowledge of integration frameworks and APIs
• Proven ability to design scalable and high-performance SAP solutions
• Experience with SAP Fiori/UI5 and SAP Gateway (OData services)
• Knowledge of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
• Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools in SAP
• SAP certifications in ABAP, S/4HANA, or related domains
• Experience across multiple SAP modules (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, HR)
• Familiarity with cloud-based SAP deployments (RISE with SAP)