Sr SAP Technical Consultant– ECC & S/4HANA

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Position: IT -Staff Enterprise Wide Developer

Grade: IT4 

Location: Noida/Bangalore 

Job Description 

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior SAP Technical Consultant to join our team. This pivotal role will support our current SAP ECC 6.0 environment and play a key part in our upcoming SAP S/4HANA migration program. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, a passion for SAP modernization, and the ambition to grow into a technical leadership position. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide expert technical support for our SAP ECC 6.0 production environment, including custom development, troubleshooting, integrations, and performance optimization. 

• Develop, maintain, and enhance SAP ECC 6.0 technical objects including Reports, Interfaces, Conversion programs, and Enhancements (RICEE). 

• Hands-on experience in SAP Security administration. This must include proficiency in role maintenance (PFCG), user administration (SU01), and a strong understanding of SAP authorization concepts across platforms like S/4HANA or ECC. 

• Lead and perform custom code analysis to identify optimization opportunities and ensure compatibility with S/4HANA. 

• Manage and execute remediation of simplification items identified during S/4HANA pre-conversion assessments, collaborating closely with functional and business teams to resolve technical gaps. 

• Conduct S/4HANA readiness assessments, evaluating technical debt, code compliance, and overall system preparedness for migration. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements and deliver high-quality solutions. 

• Lead and execute custom code remediation, technical design, and modernization efforts as part of our ECC to S/4HANA migration initiative. 

• Develop and enhance applications using modern SAP technologies, including ABAP for HANA, CDS views, and SAP Fiori/UI5. 

• Design, implement, and support API-based integrations with both SAP and non-SAP systems, following industry best practices. 

• Stay current with SAP industry trends and best practices to ensure our landscape remains robust, secure, and innovative. 

• Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and the development of technical standards. 

• Potential to evolve into a Technical Lead role, mentoring junior consultants and driving technical strategy. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; advanced degree or SAP certification is a plus. 

• 8+ years of hands-on SAP technical experience, with a strong focus on SAP ECC 6.0 and ABAP development. 

• Comprehensive experience with SAP ECC 6.0 Reports, Interfaces, Conversion programs, Enhancements, and other technical components (RICEE). 

• Proven experience in supporting SAP ECC production environments, including troubleshooting and custom enhancements. 

• Demonstrated expertise in planning and executing SAP S/4HANA migration projects, particularly in custom code analysis, simplification item remediation, and modernization. 

• Strong skills in ABAP for HANA, CDS views, and SAP Fiori/UI5 application development. 

• Experience with API-based integrations (REST, OData, SOAP) and SAP integration technologies. 

• In-depth understanding of SAP ECC version support and related best practices. 

• Hands-on experience in SAP Security administration. This must include proficiency in role maintenance (PFCG), user administration (SU01), and a strong understanding of SAP authorization concepts across platforms like S/4HANA or ECC. 

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment. 

Preferred Skills 

• Experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and cloud-based SAP services. 

• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development methodologies. 

• Previous experience in a technical leadership or mentorship role. 

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