SAP Development Manager/Architect - Chemicals & Natural Resources

Accenture; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture's SAP practice in the United States seeks a senior SAP technical lead to design, build, and test SAP custom development on S/4HANA and BTP, using ABAP Cloud, RAP, CAP, Fiori, and Clean Core. You will guide teams across geographies and play a key role in client workshops and architecture sign-offs.

The role requires hands-on ABAP Cloud and BTP experience, plus leadership in complex transformation projects. Hybrid travel may be required in the U.S. market.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience developing SAP applications using S/4HANA ABAP (NetWeaver 7.4/7.5) and ABAP Cloud.
• Minimum of 3 years experience with SAP BTP tools and services (latest Application Development and Automation stack).
• Minimum of 3 years experience with data modeling using CDS views, AMDP, OData, or related development.
• Minimum of 3 years SAP custom development using Fiori-first, Clean Core, and BTP side-by-side approaches, including RAP.
• Minimum of 2 years in a technical leadership role (code reviews, architecture sign-offs, client workshops).
• Prior experience supporting the Chemicals & Natural Resources industry/clients
• Prior experience in a Consulting/Advisory role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, build, and test of SAP custom development and extensibility solutions on S/4HANA and BTP, primarily using ABAP Cloud, RAP, CAP, Fiori, and Clean Core methodologies.
• Drive the transition from classic ABAP to Clean Core; guide custom-code remediation and released-API adoption.
• Own technical design for workstreams; conduct code reviews, architecture sign-offs, and design workshops.
• Leverage Generative AI Hub / Joule Studio to infuse development with SAP Business AI where applicable.
• Guide and mentor global delivery teams; communicate effectively across technical levels and geographies.
• Travel may be required for this role, from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Skills

ABAP Cloud

S/4HANA ABAP

BTP tools

Data modeling CDS/AMDP/OData

Fiori/Cap/RAP

Technical leadership

Consulting/Advisory

Cloud-native development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ABAP Cloud

RAP

CAP

Fiori

BTP

Job description

We Are:

Accenture's SAP practice brings reinvention to life through Compressed Transformation - design thinking, agile delivery, and the latest SAP innovations across S/4HANA Cloud (RISE and GROW), SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), Clean Core, and SAP Business AI (Joule, Joule Studio, Generative AI Hub). Powered by our myConcerto platform and Accenture's GenWizard AI-assisted delivery, we help clients build the intelligent enterprise. We are SAP's most awarded delivery partner and the #1 recognized integrator across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. We invest continuously in our people through training and a global SAP community - join us to shape the future of SAP development and extensibility.

You Are:

A transformation maven with the skills to help clients meet the challenges of digitization. Your human superpower? Using your know-how, creativity, and analytical powers to solve clients' most complex technical problems so their companies can do more. You are as comfortable leading development teams and owning technical architecture as you are diving into the details of Clean Core extensibility, ABAP Cloud, and BTP. You bring the communication and people skills to inspire teams to bring their A-game and to advise senior client stakeholders with confidence.

The Work:

• Lead the design, build, and test of SAP custom development and extensibility solutions on S/4HANA and BTP, primarily using ABAP Cloud, RAP, CAP, Fiori, and Clean Core methodologies.
• Drive the transition from classic ABAP to Clean Core; guide custom-code remediation and released-API adoption.
• Own technical design for workstreams; conduct code reviews, architecture sign-offs, and design workshops.
• Leverage Generative AI Hub / Joule Studio to infuse development with SAP Business AI where applicable.
• Guide and mentor global delivery teams; communicate effectively across technical levels and geographies.

Travel may be required for this role, from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

What You Need:

• Minimum of 5 years experience developing SAP applications using S/4HANA ABAP (NetWeaver 7.4/7.5) and ABAP Cloud.
• Minimum of 3 years experience with SAP BTP tools and services (latest Application Development and Automation stack).
• Minimum of 3 years experience with data modeling using CDS views, AMDP, OData, or related custom development.
• Minimum of 3 years SAP custom development using Fiori-first, Clean Core, and BTP side-by-side approaches, including RAP.
• Minimum of 2 years in a technical leadership role (code reviews, architecture sign-offs, client workshops).
• Prior experience supporting the Chemicals & Natural Resources industry/clients
• Prior experience in a Consulting/Advisory role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate's Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience.

Bonus Points If:

• You have 1+ years with Cloud Application Programming
• You've earned an SAP certification in ABAP Cloud, BTP (Developer or Solution Architect), or SAP Business AI / Generative AI.
• You have hands-on exposure to SAP Build (Build Apps, Build Process Automation, Build Work Zone) and CAP (Node.js / Java).
• You have DevOps for SAP - Git-based transport / gCTS, CI/CD, and automated testing (e.g., ABAP Unit, ADT).
• You have familiarity with SAP Business AI - Joule, Joule Studio, and Generative AI Hub grounding / RAG patterns.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 10/09/2026.

Role Location Annual Salary Range

• California $94,400 to $293,800
• Cleveland $87,400 to $235,000
• Colorado $94,400 to $253,800
• District of Columbia $100,500 to $270,300
• Illinois $87,400 to $253,800
• Maine $80,400 to $216,200
• Maryland $94,400 to $253,800
• Massachusetts $94,400 to $270,300
• Minnesota $94,400 to $253,800
• New York $87,400 to $293,800
• New Jersey $100,500 to $293,800
• Virginia $87,400 to $270,300
• Washington $100,500 to $270,300

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