SAP ABAP/Fiori Consultant

Job Summary :

The SAP ABAP / Fiori Consultant will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting custom SAP solutions and applications, with a strong focus on enhancing user experience through SAP Fiori. This role requires expertise in both backend ABAP programming and frontend Fiori/UI5 development, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance of SAP systems.

Key Responsibilities :

Development & Customization (ABAP) :

- Design, develop, and implement complex ABAP programs, reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, forms (RICEFW objects) including ALV, Module Pool, BAPIs, BADIs, User Exits, Enhancements Spots, RFCs.

- Develop and maintain custom solutions using Object-Oriented ABAP (OOABAP).

- Work with ABAP CDS Views and OData services for S/4HANA and Fiori integration.

- Perform performance tuning and optimization of ABAP programs.

- Debug and troubleshoot complex ABAP issues.

- Experience with ABAP on HANA, including AMDPs and HANA views, is a significant plus.

- Knowledge of the ABAP RESTful Application Programming (RAP) model for S/4HANA is highly desirable.

Fiori / UI5 Development :

- Design, develop, and deploy custom SAP Fiori applications using SAP UI5, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.

- Configure and extend standard Fiori applications to meet specific business requirements.

- Develop and consume OData services for seamless data exchange between Fiori applications and SAP backend systems.

- Configure and administer SAP Fiori Launchpad, including catalogs, groups, tiles, and target mappings.

- Utilize development tools such as SAP Business Application Studio (BAS), SAP Web IDE, and Visual Studio Code.

- Implement Fiori Elements and understand their usage for rapid application development.

- Perform UI5 debugging and troubleshooting.

Analysis & Design :

- Collaborate with functional consultants and business users to understand business requirements and translate them into detailed technical specifications and designs.

- Provide expert guidance on best practices for SAP development and Fiori UX principles.

- Participate in solution design and architecture discussions.

Testing & Support :

- Conduct unit, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure high-quality and defect-free solutions.

- Provide post-implementation support, resolve incidents, and address change requests.

- Document technical designs, development specifications, and testing procedures.

Collaboration & Mentoring :

- Work effectively in a cross-functional team environment, coordinating with functional teams, Basis, and other technical consultants.

- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior developers, if applicable.

- Stay updated with the latest SAP technologies, tools, and best practices (e.g., SAP BTP, Cloud technologies).

Required Skills and Qualifications :

- Experience : 6 years of hands-on experience in SAP ABAP development and 3 years of experience in SAP Fiori / UI5 development.

Technical Skills (ABAP) :

- Strong experience in ABAP development (Reports, BAPIs, BADIs, Enhancements).

- FIORI/UI5 application development and OData Services.

- Debugging and performance tuning.

- Knowledge of CDS Views and S/4HANA-specific developments

- Expertise in debugging and performance tuning tools.

- Experience with S/4HANA brownfield/greenfield implementations or conversions is highly preferred.

- Familiarity with ABAP CDS Views and AMDPs.

Technical Skills (Fiori/UI5) :

- Solid understanding of SAP Fiori design principles and guidelines.

- Proficiency in SAP UI5, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery.

- Experience with OData service creation and consumption (using SEGW, ABAP CDS, or RAP).

- Hands-on experience with SAP Fiori Launchpad configuration and extension.