Solution Architect, D&T, ABAP

Job Summary:

The Solution Architect, DT, ABAP possesses knowledge and experience to work autonomously. The position with guidance will be responsible for the overall design, development and implementation of SAP ABAP Applications. The role should have knowledge in the areas of solution design, development, performance tuning and troubleshooting. Working in a global environment, this role has a hands-on approach capable of working across teams and time zones.

This role must have hands-on experience in ABAP OO programming, Smartforms, SAPSCRIPT, Dialog Programming / Module-Pool Programming, Workflow, ALV Reports, Interfaces, Enhancements and ALE/IDOC. Experience in Agile development methodology for projects and enhancements and SAP PI experience are preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Possesses understanding of overall vision, business needs and the solution architecture for SAP applications. Uses this knowledge to solve problems.
Utilizes knowledge of best practices and provide the technical solution design.
Works closely with the process team to understand the business requirements, review the functional specs, develop technical specs, build the application, unit test the application and support the process team during integration testing
With guidance designs and builds applications with best practices in mind.
Investigates and corrects production issues.
May be involved with supports and training other team members.
Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor s degree
3+ years of relevant experience .

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience gathering requirements and providing technical solution design.
ABAP OO skills is a must.
Knowledge of ABAP development workbench, Dictionary, Workflows, SAPForms, BAPIs, Enhancement Framework, RFC s, BADI s, IDOC, ALE and ABAP OBJECTS, IDoc Queue handling, ABAP Proxy Framework, Change document framework, Conversions and Data load methods, SPAU, SPDD and post upgrade activities, Open-SQL performance tuning
Must have experience working with ALE / IDoc configuration, enhancements, user exits, error handling
Working knowledge of SAP PI / PO integration layer
Must have excellent analytical, logical problem solving and technological skills.
Ability to work in a global and virtual environment and to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced complex environment with a self-motivated work ethic; utilize sound judgment with an ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.
Willingness to global travel
Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Able to comply with the company s safety and quality policies at all times.

Preferred Qualifications:

HANA experience
Sound knowledge of SAP business processes
Experience working with ABAP 7.4 > versions
GTS experience
WebDynpro framework with FPM and UIBBs
Experience / knowledge of Core Interface with debugging and enhancement of CIF interface with SAP APO .

Physical and Travel Requirements

10% of travel requirement

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.