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Job Description:Senior SAP ABAP Technical LeadWe are in search of a seasoned Senior SAP ABAP Technical Lead to oversee SAP technical operations and guide development activities within our SAP ecosystem. This includes managing SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP (ABAP Cloud & CAP), CDS-based development, and ensuring adherence to Clean Core principles. Additionally, the role encompasses handling ChaRM-driven change management, ATC code quality governance, and utilizing Custom Code Analyzer (CCA) for upgrade readiness and technical debt management.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & Operations Supervise daily SAP technical operations to ensure stability and timely resolution of critical issues. Provide leadership and coaching to developers on modern ABAP, CDS, RAP, and cloud extension patterns. Manage SPDD/SPAU modifications to ensure smooth adjustments during upgrades and support packs. Review and implement SAP Notes with proper impact assessment. Apply and enforce Clean Core principles to ensure scalable and upgrade-friendly solutions.Development & Architecture Design and develop solutions using ABAP for S/4HANA (HANA-optimized), Core Data Services (CDS) including annotations, authorizations, and performance tuning, SAP BTP ABAP Environment, and CAP (Cloud Application Programming Model). Build RAP applications, OData services, and cloud-based extensions. Conduct detailed code reviews and guide the team on performance, security, and maintainability. Ensure adherence to ABAP Cloud development methodology and best practices.Change & Release Management (ChaRM) Utilize SAP ChaRM to manage transport lifecycles and ensure proper documentation, sequencing, and approvals. Lead coordination of changes across DEV, QA, and PROD systems. Support retrofit and dual-track development as needed. Maintain transport governance aligned with audit and compliance requirements.Code Quality, Governance & Upgrade Readiness Enforce development standards through ATC (ABAP Test Cockpit) checks for performance, security, Eclipse-based ABAP best practices, and cloud readiness/RAP compliance. Use SAP Custom Code Analyzer (CCA) to assess custom code impact during upgrades and S/4HANA conversions, identify obsolete or non-compliant code, and recommend remediation strategies. Collaborate with Basis and architecture teams to maintain a clean, efficient, and upgrade-ready custom code portfolio.Project & Solution Support Serve as a technical lead for ongoing enhancements and project implementations. Collaborate with functional leads to convert business requirements into robust technical designs. Support integrations between S/4HANA, BTP, and external applications. Provide estimates, feasibility analysis, and technical risk assessments.Required Qualifications 8+ years of SAP ABAP development experience, including classical ABAP and ABAP Cloud implementation. Strong hands-on experience with CDS Views, SQL performance tuning, and S/4HANA data modeling. Experience using ATC checks for code quality governance and Custom Code Analyzer (CCA) for upgrade and readiness assessments. Strong experience with SAP ChaRM for transport and change management. Experience with SPDD/SPAU adjustments and upgrade lifecycle management. Practical experience with SAP BTP ABAP environment and CAP development. Deep understanding of Clean Core, extensibility options, RAP, and ABAP Cloud methodology. Proficiency in Joule for developers to enhance productivity and leverage AI-driven insights. Ability to analyze and implement SAP Notes.