Lead Application Developer - SAP Technical

Applies the principles of software engineering to design, develop, maintain, test, and evaluate computer software that provide business capabilities, solutions, and/or product suites. Provides systems life cycle management (e.g., analyses, technical requirements, design, coding, testing, implementation of systems and applications software, etc.) to ensure delivery of technical solutions is on time and within budget. Researches and supports the integration of emerging technologies. Provides knowledge and support for applications development, integration, and maintenance. Develops program logic for new applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications. Analyzes requirements, tests, and integrates application components. Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented. May focus on web/internet applications specifically, using a variety of languages and platforms. Defines application complexity drivers, estimates development efforts, creates milestones and/or timelines, and tracks progress towards completion.

Provides specific functional expertise that is theoretical and conceptual in nature. This expertise is typically acquired through a combination of university education and experience within a field. May have responsibility for supervising others in the capacity of a player coach but primary focus is individual expertise. Particularly at higher levels, sophisticated subject matter expertise is a requirement for success.

Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field. Interprets business challenges and recommends best practices. Leads others to solve complex problems. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. May lead functional teams or projects.

Agile Engineering Best Practices
Identifies and recommends improvements to the software development lifecycle and best practices in agile engineering.
Provides input into various software development strategies (e.g., unit testing, acceptance testing, continuous delivery and integration, release and deployment for frequent and reliable release), providing the case for using agile vs. traditional methodologies.
Develops the roadmap and guidelines for tailoring agile practices to a complex and dynamic software development project.

Project Management
Prioritizes multiple project plans, making final decisions about priorities, timing and resources.
Keeps abreast of the progress of multiple projects within a program or across the department; coaches project managers to adjust priorities or timelines as needed.
Monitors resource usage across projects or programs, identifying areas or synergy or redundancy and looking for ways to optimize efficiency.

Troubleshooting
Provides guidance and expertise to analyze data and patterns and assess the root cause of complex, non-routine problems.
Collaborates with others across disciplines to brainstorm and execute solutions to the most complex, uncommon problems.
Guides the execution of solutions for complex, non-routine issues; redirects solution implementation if desired results were not originally met.

Application Development/Programming
Identifies areas for improvement and develops innovative enhancements using available software development tools following design requirements of customer.

System and Technology Integration
Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends integration of the appropriate systems, applications and technology to provide a fully functional solution to a business problem.

Technology Advising/Consulting
Exceeds customers expectations by listening for unexpressed needs; connects customer needs to relevant service offerings and new technology.
Leads others in resolving technical issues in a timely manner; follows up with customers to ensure satisfaction.
Partners with the business to integrate new technologies into business solutions; creates and communicates a vision of the technology requirements for the future state of the business.

Required Skill Set

* 10 - 12 Yrs of experience
* Bachelor s Degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience in a related field.
* Should have at least 2 full cycle implementations, 2 Support projects experience, 1 Upgrade and 1 rollout projects experience.
* Should Possess good knowledge in ABAP RICEFW development which includes R/3 Reports, Function modules, SAP smart forms, Adobe forms, BDC, BAPI, LSMW, User exits, Enhancements, Interfaces, Data Dictionary, SAP scripts, Module pool Programming, ALE/IDOCs, ABAP Object orientation programming, CDS Views, OData, Web services
* Proficiency in SAP HANA Modelling, S/4 HANA ABAP, Web Dyn Pro, Basis, PI, Portal and UI5 and FIORI are required.
* Proficiency in middleware technologies (SFTP, RFTSx, PI, HULFT) are required and should possess knowledge on integrating middleware systems with SAP system.
* Good knowledge on SPAU, SPDD will be added advantage.
* Proficiency in SD, MM, APO (DP & SNP), PP, PDM, FI & CO modules is required (Functional flow, Tables used, and frequent operations performed in these modules)
* Minimum 4 Yrs of experience in solution designing, System architecture, I/F architecture design
* SAP Certification & Logistics industry experience is added advantage.
* Experience with SOLMAN and CHARM processes.
* Familiarity with IT landscape, Solution Architecture and cloud-based solutions.