SAP ABAP S / 4 Architect

OpenBean Inc. is seeking a highly experienced SAP ABAP Architect with deep expertise in S / 4HANA transformations and the ideal candidate will lead the technical migration strategy, collaborate across functional and technical teams, and architect scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise-grade SAP solutions

This role requires a strong background in ABAP on HANA , SAP S / 4HANA Data Model changes , Custom Code Adaptation (ATC) , and deep experience with integration, performance optimization, and SAP best practices .

Key Responsibilities Lead the technical design, architecture, and migration of SAP ECC systems to S / 4HANA (Brownfield conversion).

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Basis, Functional, Integration, Data Migration, and Security) to ensure end-to-end alignment of the solution design.

Define ABAP coding standards , governance models, and reusable frameworks to ensure consistency and performance across modules.

Optimize existing ABAP programs for HANA performance using SQL Trace, CDS Views, AMDP, and modern ABAP constructs.

Work with SAP functional consultants to translate business requirements into technical specifications and extensibility frameworks (BAdIs, Enhancements, OData).

Participate in technical workshops, solution reviews, and migration cutover planning .

Provide guidance on best practices for custom code management , transport management , and integration with non-SAP systems .

Mentor and review work from offshore / onshore ABAP developers to ensure quality and adherence to standards

Required Skills & Experience

10+ years of hands-on SAP ABAP development experience, including S / 4HANA exposure.

Proven experience in Brownfield (System Conversion) projects – from planning to go-live.

Strong knowledge of ABAP on HANA , CDS Views , AMDPs , OData Services , and Fiori integration .

Familiarity with SAP Readiness Check , Custom Code Migration (CCM) , and SUM DMO with System Move tools.

In-depth understanding of S / 4HANA Simplification List and data model changes (MATDOC, ACDOCA, etc.).

Expertise in integration technologies (IDocs, RFCs, BAPIs, Web Services, CPI, PI / PO).

Solid understanding of SAP architecture , transport strategy , and system landscapes in large enterprise environments.

Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions and workshops

Preferred Qualifications SAP Certified Development Professional – ABAP for SAP S / 4HANA.

Experience in cloud-hosted S / 4HANA environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) .

Prior experience in complex, global rollouts or multi-country migrations.

Exposure to Agile delivery models , CI / CD pipelines for SAP , and Git-enabled CTS (gCTS) .

Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work in cross-functional, global teams.

Proactive, self-driven, and capable of driving end-to-end delivery.