Lead Consultant | SAP Technical | SAP ABAP

Work Location & Reporting Address: Irving, TX 75039 (Hybrid) Vendor Rate: 80.30 Contract duration: 6 months for now, later it will get extended Target Start Date: 01 Jun 2026 Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? Yes Interview Process (Is face to face required?): Skype/Video conference Job Details: Minimum years of experience required: 10 years Certification needed: NA Must Have Skills: SAP ABAP Detailed Job Description: We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Technical Architect (ABAP) to lead the design and governance of SAP technical architecture as part of a global template initiative. The role will focus on building scalable, reusable, and standardized SAP solutions across regions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and SAP best practices. Key Responsibilities: 1. Global Template Architecture & Design • Define and govern the SAP technical architecture for global template rollout (S/4HANA preferred) • Establish ABAP development standards, naming conventions, and reusable frameworks • Design scalable and flexible solutions to enable multi-country/localization requirements • Ensure template consistency across global deployments while allowing controlled localization 2. ABAP Development Leadership • Lead complex ABAP developments, including: o RICEFW objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows) o Reports, Enhancements (User Exits, BADIs), SmartForms/Adobe Forms o OData services and SAP Fiori integrations • Review and approve technical designs and code to ensure quality and performance standards • Drive adoption of clean core principles and minimize custom code footprint 3. S/4HANA & Modernization • Drive code remediation and optimization for S/4HANA compatibility • Leverage modern ABAP techniques: o CDS Views o AMDP (ABAP Managed Database Procedures) o Code pushdown strategies • Support transformation from legacy (ECC) to S/4 global template 4. Integration & Interfaces • Architect and oversee integration solutions across SAP and non-SAP systems • Work with tools like: o SAP CPI / PI / PO o APIs, IDOCs, RFCs, OData • Ensure standardized interface frameworks across regions 5. Global Template Governance • Define and enforce transport management strategy across landscapes (DEV, QA, PROD) • Establish release management and version control models • Ensure compliance with global governance, audit, and security requirements • Participate in design authority / architecture review boards 6. Performance Optimization & Quality Assurance • Define performance benchmarks and tuning strategies • Conduct code reviews, runtime analysis, and system optimization • Ensure adherence to SAP best practices and quality gates 7. Stakeholder & Program Management • Collaborate with: o Functional consultants o Business stakeholders o Integration and basis teams • Provide technical leadership during: o Fit-gap workshops o Template design discussions o Deployment waves across geographies • Mentor and guide offshore/onshore ABAP teams 8. Innovation & Continuous Improvement • Explore and implement: o SAP BTP extensions (side-by-side/extensibility) o Fiori/UI5 enhancements o Automation in development lifecycle • Contribute to reusable accelerators and frameworks for global rollout Required Skills & Qualifications: Education • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Experience • 10–15 years of SAP technical experience • 5+ years in ABAP architecture or technical leadership roles • Experience in at least 2–3 global SAP rollout/template programs Technical Skills Core ABAP Expertise • Strong expertise in: o Classical & OO ABAP o RICEFW development o Enhancements (BADIs, user exits, implicit/explicit enhancements) • S/4HANA technical capabilities: o CDS Views, AMDP o SAP Fiori + OData services o Simplification & code remediation Integration & Tools • SAP CPI / PI/PO knowledge • APIs, REST/OData services, middleware integration • Experience with IDOCs, ALE, and RFC-based integration Platform Knowledge • SAP S/4HANA architecture • Exposure to SAP BTP (extensions, APIs) is preferred • Understanding of SAP Basis concepts (transport, performance) Functional Awareness • Strong understanding of core SAP modules such as: o Finance (FI/CO) o Supply Chain (MM, SD, PP) o Procurement / Logistics • Ability to translate functional requirements into technical solutions Preferred Experience • Experience in multi-country rollout programs • Exposure to clean core and SAP extensibility models • Experience with Agile / SAP Activate methodology • Knowledge of DevOps practices in SAP landscape • Familiarity with SAP Signavio / Solution Manager (for governance) Key Competencies • Strong architectural thinking and system design skills • Leadership and team mentoring • Stakeholder management across geographies • Problem-solving and analytical mindset • Global delivery experience KPIs / Success Metrics • Template reusability across regions • Reduction in custom code and technical debt • Successful rollout across geographies within timelines • System performance and stability • Code quality and compliance with standards Certifications (Nice to Have) • SAP Certified Development Specialist (ABAP for S/4HANA) • SAP Certified Technology Associate (S/4HANA) • TOGAF or architecture certifications (optional) Project Code: FY27 FICO SCRUM