Tech Lead

Job Title: SAP ABAP Consultant

Location: Nellore / Singhitarai / Mansa(WFO) | Experience: 5 – 8 Years

Who We Are at STL Digital, we don’t just build software; we engineer digital transformations. We partner with global enterprises with a comprehensive portfolio of services, including Product Engineering, Cloud and Cybersecurity, Data and AI, and Enterprise SaaS.

Key Responsibilities

· Technical Design & Development: Analyze functional specifications and design, develop, test, and debug complex ABAP programs, reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, and forms (RICEFW objects).

· SAP S/4HANA Expertise: Develop and adapt code for SAP S/4HANA, utilizing Core Data Services (CDS) views, AMDP (ABAP Managed Database Procedures), and OData services. Understand and adhere to the code restrictions and best practices for SAP HANA.

· Interface & Integration: Design and build efficient and stable interfaces using RFC, BAPI, IDocs, ALE, and Web Services (SOAP/REST). Experience with SAP PI/PO or CPI is a strong plus.

· Enhancement & Modification: Utilize appropriate enhancement techniques (User Exits, BAdIs, Enhancement Spots) and modification strategies (SPDD/SPAU) to customize SAP standard functionality to meet business needs.

· Performance Tuning: Analyze and optimize the performance of existing and new ABAP code for SAP HANA, including code pushdown techniques and effective use of OpenSQL.

· Forms & Output Management: Develop and maintain print forms using SAP Script, Smart Forms, and Adobe Forms (Adobe Interactive Forms or Adobe LiveCycle Designer).

· Workflow (Optional but valued): Develop and maintain SAP workflow rules and processes to automate business tasks.

· Collaboration: Work closely with SAP Functional Consultants (MM, SD, FI/CO, PP, etc.) to understand business processes and provide optimal technical solutions.

· Documentation & Standards: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation. Adhere to internal coding standards, best practices, and change management procedures.

· Support & Troubleshooting: Provide technical support for production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications & Skills

· Experience: 4-8 years of hands-on experience in SAP ABAP development.

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

· Technical Proficiency:

o Core ABAP: Mastery of Object-Oriented ABAP (OOPS), ALV reporting, Dialog Programming (Module Pools), and Data Dictionary.

o RICEFW: Proven experience in developing the full spectrum of RICEFW objects.

o Interfaces: Strong experience with RFC, BAPI, IDoc, and ALE configuration and programming.

o Enhancements: Expert knowledge of User Exits, Customer Exits, BAdIs, and Enhancement Framework.

o Forms: Solid experience with at least two of the following: SAPscript, Smart Forms, Adobe Forms.

· S/4HANA Readiness: Hands-on development experience with CDS Views, AMDP, and OData Services is mandatory.

· Performance: Strong understanding of ABAP performance analysis and tuning tools (e.g., SAT, ST12).

· Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.

· Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.

· Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)

· Experience with one full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementation or migration project.

· Knowledge of SAP Fiori development principles and UI5.

· Experience with SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) and ABAP Steampunk (ABAP in the Cloud).

· Familiarity with integration tools like SAP Process Integration (PI/PO) or Cloud Platform Integration (CPI).

· Exposure to SAP modules such as FI, CO, MM, SD, or PP to better understand the functional context.

· Knowledge of version control systems like Git.