SAP ABAP Consultant

About the Organization

Our client is one of Sri Lanka’s most respected and highly diversified conglomerates, with a heritage spanning over many decades. As a leader in multiple sectors including automotive, engineering, and agriculture, the group relies on a sophisticated SAP ecosystem to drive its nationwide operations. The organization is currently expanding its digital core and is seeking a technically proficient SAP professional to enhance their enterprise application landscape.

About the Role

The SAP ABAP Consultant is a technical leadership role responsible for the design, development, and optimization of custom solutions within the SAP environment. You will work closely with functional consultants and business stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into high-performance technical specifications. This role requires a developer who stays ahead of SAP innovations, including S/4HANA and Fiori, to ensure the group’s digital infrastructure remains agile and robust.

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Development & Customization

Core ABAP Development: Design and develop complex objects using Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, and Forms (RICEFW).
Modern SAP Technologies: Develop and optimize solutions using ABAP on HANA, CDS Views, and OData services.
UI/UX Enhancement: Support the implementation and customization of SAP Fiori applications and UI5 screens.
Integrations: Build and maintain secure integrations between SAP and external third-party systems using Web Services (REST/SOAP) and IDocs.

2. Solution Architecture & Troubleshooting

Technical Specification: Convert functional requirements into detailed technical design documents (TDDs) following industry best practices.
Performance Tuning: Conduct code reviews and performance tuning of existing custom programs to ensure optimal system responsiveness.
Debugging: Provide expert-level troubleshooting for complex production issues, ensuring minimal downtime for critical business processes.

3. Collaboration & Governance

Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with SAP Functional Leads (FI/CO, MM, SD, PP) to ensure technical solutions align with business logic.
Standardization: Maintain rigorous documentation of all developments and ensure compliance with the group's internal coding standards and security protocols.
Upgrades: Assist in SAP version upgrades, applying SAP Notes, and performing SPDD/SPAU adjustments.

Candidate Profile

Experience & Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in SAP ABAP development.
S/4HANA Experience: Proven experience in at least one full-cycle S/4HANA implementation or migration project.
Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. SAP Certified Development Associate (ABAP) is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

Deep ABAP Knowledge: Mastery of Object-Oriented ABAP (OOPS), ALV reporting, and BAdIs/Enhancement Framework.
HANA Proficiency: Strong understanding of SAP HANA architecture, including AMDP and SQLScript.
Web Technologies: Familiarity with JavaScript, XML, and JSON for Fiori/UI5 integration.
ERP Modules: Solid understanding of business processes in core modules like MM, SD, and FI.

Soft Skills & Attributes

Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex legacy code.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written English, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical business users.
Reliability: Ability to work under pressure during critical go-live phases or month-end processing.
Innovation: A proactive mindset focused on exploring new SAP features to improve internal efficiencies.