Sap Advanced Business Application Programming Consultant

Job Description: SAP ABAP DeveloperPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced SAP ABAP Developer with a proven track record of successful end-to-end implementation rollouts. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of hands-on experience in SAP ABAP development and a strong understanding of SAP modules and business processes.Experience RequiredTotal Experience: 6-10 years in SAP ABAP DevelopmentImplementation Experience: Minimum 2 end-to-end SAP implementation rollouts (from requirement gathering to go-live and post-implementation support)SAP Environment: Experience in both ECC and S/4HANA environmentsKey ResponsibilitiesDevelopment & ImplementationDesign, develop, test, and implement ABAP-based solutions for SAP applications across multiple modulesLead technical implementation activities in full lifecycle SAP projects from blueprinting to go-liveDevelop and maintain Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms (RICEF) objectsCreate and optimize ALV reports, Interactive reports, and Classical reportsDevelop Smart Forms, SAP Scripts, and Adobe Forms for business documentsBuild and maintain BAPIs, RFCs, and IDocs for system integrationsTechnical ExpertiseWrite clean, efficient, and well-documented ABAP code following SAP development standardsPerform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding best practices and performance standardsCreate and modify database tables, views, data elements, domains, and structuresImplement User Exits, Customer Exits, BAdIs (Business Add-Ins), and Enhancement PointsDevelop custom workflows and business process automation solutionsIntegrate web services (SOAP/REST) with SAP systemsPerformance & QualityConduct performance tuning and optimization of existing ABAP programsDebug complex ABAP code and resolve technical issues efficientlyPerform unit testing, integration testing, and support UAT (User Acceptance Testing)Ensure code quality through systematic debugging and error resolutionImplement best practices for memory management and runtime optimizationProject ManagementParticipate in requirement gathering workshops with functional consultants and business stakeholdersPrepare technical specifications from functional specificationsCreate and manage transport requests and version managementCoordinate with cross-functional teams including Basis, Functional, and Integration teamsProvide post-implementation support and troubleshoot production issuesMandatory Technical SkillsCore ABAP DevelopmentStrong expertise in ABAP Programming (ABAP 7.4+)Proficiency in Object-Oriented ABAP (OO ABAP) - Classes, Methods, Interfaces, InheritanceHands-on experience with ABAP Dictionary - Tables, Views, Data Elements, Domains, StructuresAdvanced knowledge of Internal Tables, Field Symbols, and Data ReferencesExperience with Modularization - Function Modules, Subroutines, IncludesReports & FormsALV Reports (Classical ALV, Grid ALV, IDA, SALV)Interactive Reports with drill-down functionalitySmart Forms and SAP ScriptsAdobe Forms for complex document layoutsInterfaces & IntegrationRFCs (Remote Function Calls) - sRFC, aRFC, tRFC, qRFCBAPIs development and usageIDocs - Standard and Custom IDoc development, ALE configurationWeb Services - SOAP and REST API integrationPI/PO or CPI integration experience (preferred)EnhancementsUser Exits and Customer ExitsBAdIs (Business Add-Ins)Enhancement Spots and Enhancement SectionsImplicit and Explicit Enhancement PointsBTE (Business Transaction Events)Database & PerformanceStrong SQL and Open SQL knowledgeDatabase views - Maintenance View, Help View, Projection ViewPerformance tuning using SQL Trace (ST05), Runtime Analysis (SE30)Experience with ABAP on HANA - CDS Views, AMDP, Code Pushdown techniquesModern SAP TechnologiesExperience with SAP Fiori/UI5 development (preferred)Knowledge of ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP)Familiarity with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)Experience with Eclipse ADT (ABAP Development Tools)Functional Module Experience (Any 2-3 modules)SAP FI/CO (Finance & Controlling)SAP MM (Materials Management)SAP SD (Sales & Distribution)SAP PP (Production Planning)SAP WM/EWM (Warehouse Management)SAP HR/HCM (Human Capital Management)SAP QM (Quality Management)Implementation Experience RequirementsEnd-to-End Implementation ExposureCandidates must have been involved in minimum 2 complete SAP implementation rollouts covering:Requirement Gathering & AnalysisParticipation in fit-gap analysis workshopsRequirement documentation and functional specification reviewDesign & PlanningTechnical specification creationSolution architecture designDevelopment estimation and planningDevelopment PhaseCustom development and configurationCreation of RICEF objectsUnit testing and code reviewsTesting PhaseIntegration testing supportUser Acceptance Testing (UAT) supportDefect resolution and retestingData MigrationLegacy system data extractionData validation and transformationMigration program development using LSMW, BDC, or BAPIGo-Live & DeploymentPre-go-live activities and final testingHypercare support during cutoverProduction deployment and monitoringPost-Implementation SupportPost-go-live production supportIssue resolution and troubleshootingPerformance monitoring and optimization