Lead SAP ABAP Developer

SCIGON; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SCIGON is seeking an experienced Senior SAP ABAP Developer to design, develop, and support custom SAP solutions across ECC and S/4HANA. The ideal candidate will collaborate with Supply Chain, SD, HR, and Finance teams to turn business requirements into robust ABAP designs.

Key skills include OOABAP, SAPscript/Smartforms, Workflow, CDS Views, and EDI/IDocs. The role also involves performance tuning, code reviews, documentation, and contributing to S/4HANA conversion and enhancements.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of hands-on SAP ABAP development experience in large enterprise environments.
• Proficiency with core ABAP tools: Reports, ALV, Function Modules, Data Dictionary, debugging, and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support custom ABAP programs, enhancements, and interfaces across ECC and S/4HANA landscapes.
• Collaborate with functional teams and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Design and develop print forms and output documents using SAPscript and Smartforms.
• Build and configure SAP Workflow solutions to automate approvals and notifications.
• Apply OOABAP principles to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Participate in S/4HANA development, conversion, and optimization initiatives, including CDS Views and OData/RAP development.
• Perform code reviews, unit testing, performance tuning, and ensure adherence to ABAP standards.
• Provide technical documentation and production issue resolution guidance.

Skills

SAP ABAP development

OOABAP

S/4HANA development

EDI/IDocs

SAPscript/Smartforms

Workflow

CDS Views

RAP/OData

HANA optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Engineering

SAP ABAP certification

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

ALV

BAPI/RFC

Data Dictionary

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior SAP ABAP Developer to design, develop, and support custom SAP solutions across multiple functional areas. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on ABAP development expertise, with functional exposure to one or more business areas such as Supply Chain, Sales & Distribution (SD), HR, and Finance. This role requires a strong command of core ABAP development tools (SAPscripts/Smartforms, Workflow) as well as modern Object-Oriented ABAP and SAP S/4HANA development practices. Experience with EDI/IDocs and SAP add-on solutions such as LeverX and Vistex is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support custom ABAP programs, enhancements, and interfaces across SAP ECC and S/4HANA landscapes.
• Partner with functional teams and business stakeholders across Supply Chain, SD, HR, and Finance to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Work directly with Business Analysts and business partners to gather and clarify requirements and independently design and deliver solutions.
• Design and develop print forms and output documents using SAPscript and Smartforms.
• Build and configure SAP Business Workflow solutions to automate approval processes and business notifications.
• Apply Object-Oriented ABAP (OOABAP) principles, including classes, interfaces, BAdIs, and the Enhancement Framework, to deliver scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Participate in S/4HANA development, conversion, and optimization initiatives, including CDS Views and OData/RAP-based development.
• Perform code reviews, unit testing, performance tuning, and ensure adherence to ABAP development standards and best practices.
• Provide technical documentation and support production issue resolution.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8-12 years of hands-on SAP ABAP development experience within large enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in core ABAP development tools, including Reports, ALV, Module Pool Programming, BAPIs, RFCs, Function Modules, Data Dictionary, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Functional and technical exposure to one or more of the following:
  • Supply Chain Management (SCM) / Materials Management (MM)
  • Sales & Distribution (SD)
  • Human Resources (HR/HCM)
  • Finance (FI/CO)
• Proven experience designing and developing SAPscript and Smartforms output documents.
• Strong Object-Oriented Programming (OOABAP) experience, including ABAP Objects, classes, interfaces, BAdIs, and enhancement techniques.
• Hands-on SAP S/4HANA development experience, including CDS Views, RAP/OData services, and Fiori/UI5 integration.
• Working knowledge of HANA-optimized ABAP practices and S/4HANA conversion or custom code remediation.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• SAP Business Workflow design, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with LeverX add-on solutions.
• Experience with Vistex (pricing, rebates, incentive, or commission management).
• Experience with EDI development, including IDocs, ALE, IDoc extensions, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with SAP HR Infotypes and related business processes.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• SAP ABAP certification is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interface directly with business and functional teams.
• Ability to mentor junior developers and lead technical design discussions.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.