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SAP ABAP Developer

White Plains, NY · Information Technology
We are looking for SAP ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) Developer is a technical expert responsible for developing and customizing SAP applications using the ABAP programming language. SAP ABAP Programmers play a crucial role in implementing, enhancing, and optimizing SAP solutions, enabling businesses to meet their unique requirements. Here’s a breakdown of the role and essential skills for an SAP ABAP Programmer:
Core Responsibilities
  1. Develop Custom Programs and Reports
    • Write ABAP code for custom programs, reports, and interfaces based on functional requirements.
    • Use various ABAP programming techniques, including classical and interactive reports, ALV (ABAP List Viewer) reports, and custom enhancements.
    • Generate SAP query reports, smart forms, and Adobe Forms for reporting and document generation.
  2. Enhance Standard SAP Functionality
    • Customize standard SAP modules (e.g., SD, MM, FI, HR) by adding or modifying functionalities to meet specific business needs.
    • Implement user exits, BAdIs (Business Add-Ins), and enhancement points to enhance the functionality without modifying the core code.
    • Develop custom enhancements using implicit and explicit enhancement frameworks, ensuring compatibility with SAP upgrades.
  3. SAP Data Migration and Interface Development
    • Design and implement data migration solutions using techniques like BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces), LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench), and IDOCs.
    • Develop interfaces between SAP and external systems using Remote Function Calls (RFC), ALE (Application Link Enabling), and SAP PI/PO (Process Integration/Process Orchestration).
    • Use ABAP Proxy, Web Services, and OData services for real-time data exchange.
  4. Develop and Modify SAP Forms
    • Create and modify SAP forms (SAPscript, Smart Forms, and Adobe Forms) for printing documents such as invoices, purchase orders, and delivery notes.
    • Customize layout and design to meet branding or regulatory requirements.
    • Implement logic to populate forms dynamically with data.
  5. Performance Tuning and Optimization
    • Analyze and improve ABAP code performance to enhance system efficiency.
    • Use SQL trace (ST05) and runtime analysis (SAT/SE30) to identify and optimize inefficient code or database operations.
    • Implement indexing, proper joins, and best practices in ABAP to ensure optimal performance.
  6. Debugging and Troubleshooting
    • Identify and resolve bugs and issues in custom and standard SAP programs.
    • Utilize the ABAP Debugger and analyze short dumps (transaction ST22) to troubleshoot errors and optimize code.
    • Collaborate with functional consultants to diagnose issues and ensure successful resolutions.
  7. SAP Module and Workflow Development
    • Develop custom workflows for process automation, ensuring approvals and notifications within SAP modules (e.g., HR, FI).
    • Implement role-based workflows to streamline processes and enforce compliance with business rules.
    • Work closely with business analysts and functional consultants to design workflows that align with business processes.
Key Skills
  1. Technical Proficiency
    • Strong command of ABAP programming concepts, including modularization (subroutines, function modules, classes).
    • Experience with advanced ABAP features such as ABAP Objects (OOP), ALV grid control, and Dynamic Programming.
    • Proficiency in SAP HANA development techniques (e.g., CDS views, AMDP) and optimizing ABAP code for SAP HANA.
  2. SAP Development Tools
    • Familiarity with SAP development tools like SAP GUI, ABAP Workbench, and Eclipse-based ABAP Development Tools (ADT).
    • Proficient in using debugging tools, SQL trace (ST05), and runtime analysis (SE30/SAT) to improve performance.
    • Knowledge of SAP Fiori/UI5 and OData for front-end integration with SAP applications.
  3. Integration and Interface Development
    • Experience developing RFCs, BAPIs, IDOCs, and SAP PI/PO for integrating SAP with external systems.
    • Proficient in SAP Gateway and OData services for RESTful communication with non-SAP applications.
    • Knowledge of data migration tools like LSMW, BDC, and third-party ETL solutions.
  4. SAP Enhancement and Modification Techniques
    • Familiarity with enhancement frameworks, including user exits, BAdIs, and enhancement points.
    • Knowledge of SAP’s modification-free enhancements to customize standard functionality without altering SAP core code.
  5. Reporting and Forms Development
    • Proficiency in ALV report programming, classical and interactive reporting.
    • Experience with SAPscript, Smart Forms, and Adobe Forms for document generation and printing solutions.
  6. Soft Skills
    • Strong problem-solving skills for analyzing complex business requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work closely with functional teams and end-users.
    • Ability to understand and follow best practices for coding, documentation, and change management.




If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg  Recruiting@arielpartners.com at your earliest convenience.
 
At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.


 

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