RR-0238691 - SAP ABAP_Egypt

Job Description:

SAP ABAP Lead

Job Summary

The SAP ABAP Lead is responsible for leading the development team, ensuring high-quality technical solutions, and driving best practices in custom development during the SAP S/4HANA program. The role oversees design, development, and delivery of ABAP-based enhancements, interfaces, reports, conversions, workflows, and Fiori/UI5 extensions. The ABAP Lead also acts as the technical quality gatekeeper, ensuring all developments align with SAP standards, performance benchmarks, and project timelines.

Key Process & Technical Knowledge

The SAP ABAP Lead must have strong expertise in:

• SAP S/4HANA ABAP on HANA programming model (CDS Views, AMDP, Core Data Services).

• ABAP RAP (Restful ABAP Programming) for modern application development.

• OData Services integration for Fiori apps.

• Enhancements & User Exits / BAdIs / BTEs.

• SmartForms, Adobe Forms, and SAP Script.

• Data Migration & Conversion programs (LSMW, BAPIs, IDOCs, BDCs).

• Interface Development (ALE, IDOCs, Web Services, RFC, CPI integration points).

• Performance Tuning and Optimization for HANA.

• Unit Testing & Code Quality Assurance (ATC, SCI, Code Inspector).

• SAP Transport Management System (TMS) and change control procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the ABAP development team, assigning and reviewing tasks.

• Translate functional requirements into technical specifications.

• Ensure high-quality custom objects are delivered on time.

• Drive adoption of S/4HANA ABAP best practices (CDS, RAP, Fiori extensions).

• Conduct technical design reviews and code walkthroughs.

• Collaborate with Functional Leads, Solution Architects, and Integration teams.

• Guide the team on performance optimization and debugging techniques.

• Ensure compliance with security, audit, and performance guidelines.

• Support cutover activities and ensure readiness of all developments for go-live.

• Provide mentorship to junior developers and foster knowledge sharing.

• Act as point of escalation for all ABAP development issues.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• SAP ABAP Certification (preferred).

Experience

• 10+ years of SAP ABAP development experience.

• At least 2 full-cycle S/4HANA implementations in a Lead role.

• Strong exposure to Finance, Procurement, HR, and Logistics modules.

• Hands-on experience with ABAP on HANA & RAP framework.

Technical Skills

• Strong debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving abilities.

• Expertise in Fiori/UI5 extensions and CPI/PI/PO interfaces.

• Knowledge of modern DevOps practices in SAP (gCTS, CI/CD pipelines).

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent communication and coordination with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to balance technical depth with project delivery timelines.

• Mentorship and capability-building mindset.

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