SAP Technical ABAP Lead

Veriipro; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro is seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Architect (ABAP) to lead the design and governance of SAP technical architecture. This role will focus on building scalable solutions and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture.

Responsibilities include leading ABAP developments and overseeing integration solutions across SAP and non-SAP systems. The ideal candidate should have 10–15 years of SAP technical experience and strong ABAP expertise, with familiarity in S/4HANA and integration tools.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of SAP technical experience.
• 5+ years in ABAP architecture or technical leadership roles.
• Experience in at least 2–3 global SAP rollout/template programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern the SAP technical architecture for global template rollout.
• Lead complex ABAP developments, including RICEFW objects.
• Drive code remediation and optimization for S/4HANA compatibility.

Skills

Core ABAP Expertise

S/4HANA technical capabilities

Integration & Tools

Strong architectural thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP CPI / PI/PO

Job description

Detailed Job Description

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Technical Architect (ABAP) to lead the design and governance of SAP technical architecture as part of a global template initiative. The role will focus on building scalable, reusable, and standardized SAP solutions across regions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and SAP best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Template Architecture & Design
  • Define and govern the SAP technical architecture for global template rollout (S/4HANA preferred)
  • Establish ABAP development standards, naming conventions, and reusable frameworks
  • Design scalable and flexible solutions to enable multi‑country/localization requirements
  • Ensure template consistency across global deployments while allowing controlled localization
• ABAP Development Leadership
  • Lead complex ABAP developments, including:
    • RICEFW objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows)
    • Reports, Enhancements (User Exits, BADIs), SmartForms/Adobe Forms
    • OData services and SAP Fiori integrations
  • Review and approve technical designs and code to ensure quality and performance standards
  • Drive adoption of clean core principles and minimize custom code footprint
• S/4HANA & Modernization
  • Drive code remediation and optimization for S/4HANA compatibility
  • Leverage modern ABAP techniques:
    • CDS Views
    • AMDP (ABAP Managed Database Procedures)
    • Code pushdown strategies
  • Support transformation from legacy (ECC) to S/4 global template
• Integration & Interfaces
  • Architect and oversee integration solutions across SAP and non‑SAP systems
  • Work with tools like:
    • SAP CPI / PI / PO
    • APIs, IDOCs, RFCs, OData
  • Ensure standardized interface frameworks across regions
• Global Template Governance
  • Define and enforce transport management strategy across landscapes (DEV, QA, PROD)
  • Establish release management and version control models
  • Ensure compliance with global governance, audit, and security requirements
  • Participate in design authority / architecture review boards
• Performance Optimization & Quality Assurance
  • Define performance benchmarks and tuning strategies
  • Conduct code reviews, runtime analysis, and system optimization
  • Ensure adherence to SAP best practices and quality gates
• Stakeholder & Program Management
  • Collaborate with:
    • Functional consultants
    • Business stakeholders
    • Integration and basis teams
  • Provide technical leadership during:
    • Fit‑gap workshops
    • Template design discussions
    • Deployment waves across geographies
  • Mentor and guide offshore/onshore ABAP teams
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
  • Explore and implement:
    • SAP BTP extensions (side‑by‑side/extensibility)
    • Fiori/UI5 enhancements
    • Automation in development lifecycle
  • Contribute to reusable accelerators and frameworks for global rollout

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education
  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience
  • 10–15 years of SAP technical experience
  • 5+ years in ABAP architecture or technical leadership roles
  • Experience in at least 2–3 global SAP rollout/template programs
• Technical Skills
  • Core ABAP Expertise
    • Strong expertise in Classical & OO ABAP
    • RICEFW development
    • Enhancements (BADIs, user exits, implicit/explicit enhancements)
  • S/4HANA technical capabilities
    • CDS Views, AMDP
    • SAP Fiori + OData services
    • Simplification & code remediation
  • Integration & Tools
    • SAP CPI / PI/PO knowledge
    • APIs, REST/OData services, middleware integration
    • Experience with IDOCs, ALE, and RFC-based integration
  • Platform Knowledge
    • SAP S/4HANA architecture
    • Exposure to SAP BTP (extensions, APIs) is preferred
    • Understanding of SAP Basis concepts (transport, performance)
  • Functional Awareness
    • Strong understanding of core SAP modules such as Finance (FI/CO), Supply Chain (MM, SD, PP), Procurement / Logistics
    • Ability to translate functional requirements into technical solutions
• Preferred Experience
  • Experience in multi‑country rollout programs
  • Exposure to clean core and SAP extensibility models
  • Experience with Agile / SAP Activate methodology
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices in SAP landscape
  • Familiarity with SAP Signavio / Solution Manager (for governance)
• Key Competencies
  • Strong architectural thinking and system design skills
  • Leadership and team mentoring
  • Stakeholder management across geographies
  • Problem‑solving and analytical mindset
  • Global delivery experience
• KPIs / Success Metrics
  • Template reusability across regions
  • Reduction in custom code and technical debt
  • Successful rollout across geographies within timelines
  • System performance and stability
  • Code quality and compliance with standards
• Certifications (Nice to Have)
  • SAP Certified Development Specialist (ABAP for S/4HANA)
  • SAP Certified Technology Associate (S/4HANA)
  • TOGAF or architecture certifications (optional)