Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced SAP BW/4HANA Lead with strong ABAP expertise to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of advanced data warehousing and analytics solutions. This role requires technical leadership, hands-on development, and collaboration with both technical and business stakeholders. You will oversee the delivery of SAP BW/4HANA solutions, ensuring best practices in architecture, data modeling, and performance optimization.
Key Responsibilities:Solution Design & Implementation:
- Lead the design and end-to-end implementation of robust SAP BW/4HANA solutions.
- Architect scalable and efficient data models using ADSOs, CompositeProviders, and Open ODS Views.
- Implement complex transformation logic using ABAP routines and best practices.
Technical Leadership:
- Provide direction and mentorship to SAP BW developers and junior team members.
- Define development standards and ensure alignment with SAP best practices.
- Lead performance tuning efforts for data flows, reports, and ABAP routines.
Data Modeling & Integration:
- Integrate SAP BW/4HANA with SAP ECC/S/4HANA and non-SAP systems.
- Use ABAP to develop or enhance extractors and implement complex ETL routines.
- Collaborate with HANA modelers and functional consultants for hybrid modeling scenarios.
Reporting & Analytics:
- Guide the development of reporting solutions using SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and other BI tools.
- Align data models with business KPIs and enable enterprise-wide analytics capabilities.
Support, Troubleshooting & Optimization:
- Lead root cause analysis for critical data and performance issues.
- Debug and optimize ABAP code within transformations, extractors, and exit routines.
- Continuously improve ETL and data modeling performance and reliability.
Documentation, Governance & Training:
- Prepare and maintain detailed documentation for data models, ABAP logic, and solution architecture.
- Train and support internal teams and end-users on BW/4HANA best practices.
- Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and quality standards.
Qualifications:Education:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- SAP BW/4HANA and/or ABAP certification is a plus.
Experience:
- Minimum 7 years of total SAP BW experience, including at least 5 years of hands-on experience with SAP BW/4HANA.
- Demonstrated leadership in end-to-end SAP BW/4HANA implementation and support projects.
Technical Skills:
- In-depth expertise in SAP BW/4HANA architecture, data modeling, and ETL.
- Advanced ABAP skills, including:
- Start, End, and Expert Routines
- Customer Exit Variables (e.g., EXIT_SAPLRRS0_001)
- Extractor enhancements (e.g., RSAP0001)
- Debugging and performance optimization
- Proficiency in SAP HANA Studio, Eclipse-based modeling tools, and SQL scripting.
- Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and integration with BW/4HANA.
- Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, data governance, and BI best practices.
Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives and work effectively under pressure.
- Commitment to mentoring and developing team skills and capabilities.
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