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We are seeking an experienced SAP ABAP RAP Lead to drive the design and development of modern SAP applications using S/4HANA technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP) , CDS views, and S/4HANA development, along with proven experience in leading teams and delivering multiple end-to-end implementations . Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead and mentor a team of ABAP developers Define and enforce development standards and best practices Drive adoption of RAP, CDS, and Clean Core principles Solution Architecture & Design Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions Architect RAP-based applications (Managed & Unmanaged scenarios) Design CDS views, service definitions, and behavior models Development & Delivery Hands-on development in ABAP, RAP, CDS, and OData services Ensure high performance using HANA-optimized techniques Lead development lifecycle including design, build, testing, and deployment Project Execution Participate in end-to-end S/4HANA implementations: Requirement gathering Technical design Development & testing Go-live and hypercare support Quality & Governance Ensure adherence to ATC checks and coding standards Conduct code reviews and performance optimization Maintain documentation and technical specifications Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with functional consultants and business stakeholders Provide technical insights and solution recommendations Act as SME for RAP and modern ABAP development Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills Strong expertise in ABAP (OO ABAP mandatory) Hands-on experience with: RAP (ABAP RESTful Programming Model) CDS Views (advanced concepts + annotations) OData Services (V2/V4) Experience in S/4HANA development Knowledge of: AMDP & Code Pushdown techniques BAdIs, Enhancements, User Exits Fiori Elements / SAPUI5 integration Implementation Experience Minimum 35+ end-to-end SAP implementations Experience across SD/MM/FI or other functional modules Leadership Skills Proven experience leading development teams Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to mentor and guide junior developers Good to Have Skills SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) CAP Model (Cloud Application Programming) gCTS / DevOps exposure Integration via REST APIs or middleware Experience with Fiori Elements (annotation-driven UI) Educational Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Computer Science / IT or related field
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