Job Summary

SAP Backend Developer (ABAP) to join our India‑based SAP Test Automation & Process Innovation team.

This role focuses on designing, developing and optimizing backend solutions for SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP, ensuring Clean‑Core‑aligned architectures, enabling robust integrations, supporting validated (GxP) environments, and driving continuous improvement of global SAP backend applications

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop and maintain backend logic using ABAP, ABAP OO, CDS Views, AMDP, RAP/CAP
- Lead the replacement and modernization of SAPscript & SmartForms, including migration to modern frameworks (e.g., Adobe Forms, Fiori‑based output)
- Develop new forms or enhance existing ones, including print programs, interface logic and data provisioning
- Provide expert L3 AMS support, including deep‑dive debugging, root‑cause analysis and performance optimization
- Build and optimize OData services for Fiori/UI5 and system integrations
- Design and maintain integration scenarios using SAP Gateway, IDoc, RFC, SOAP/REST APIs
- Ensure Clean‑Core‑aligned development, upgrade‑safe extensibility and adherence to SAP S/4HANA development guidelines
- Create technical specifications, architecture documents, test scenarios and deployment documentation
- Collaborate with module consultants, frontend developers and architects to deliver end‑to‑end solutions
- Participate in SAP upgrades, rollouts, migrations and continuous improvement initiatives
- Mentor junior developers and act as a technical SME for backend and form technologies
- Manage external development partners and review delivered code for quality and compliance

Skill Requirements

- > 5 years of experience in SAP backend development, incl. strong knowledge in ABAP, ABAP OO,



CDS Views, OData, BAdIs, enhancements
- Extensive experience with SAPscript, SmartForms and Adobe Forms, incl. redesign and migration
- Experience modernizing legacy forms into strategic SAP S/4HANA output solutions
- Strong understanding of SAP Gateway, RFC, IDoc and integration technologies
- Experience in validated (GxP) SAP environments is desirable
- Deep debugging, performance tuning and technical problem‑solving skills
- Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD, Git, and SAP transport processes
- Ability to lead technical topics and mentor junior colleagues
- Experience with agile and classic delivery methodologies
- Ability to create functional and technical specifications and test documentation
- Positive understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes based on ITIL
- Strong collaboration skills with application teams and service providers
- Proactive, independent working style with high attention to security and compliance
- Very good written and spoken English skills; German language skills are an advantage
- Experience in agile and classical project delivery models
- Team player with the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and disciplines
- Ability to quickly understand complex processes and issues, with strong communication skills

Must Have Skill

Agile Methodology,SAP ABAP on HANA

Good to Have Skill

Other Requirements

Behavioral & Professional Competencies

- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Proactive communication and coordination skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work under SLA driven environments
- Willingness to learn and adapt to SAP updates and process changes

Tools & Systems Experience

- SAP ECC and S/4HANA systems
- ServiceNow (SNOW) for ticket tracking

📌 Senior Technical Lead (India)
🏢 HCLTech
📍 India