HCLTech—Senior Technical Lead

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Description: Job Summary SAP Backend Developer (ABAP) to join our India‑based SAP Test Automation & Process Innovation team. This role focuses on designing, developing and optimizing backend solutions for SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP, ensuring Clean‑Core‑aligned architectures, enabling robust integrations, supporting validated (GxP) environments, and driving continuous improvement of global SAP backend applications Key Responsibilities - Design, develop and maintain backend logic using ABAP, ABAP OO, CDS Views, AMDP, RAP/CAP - Lead the replacement and modernization of SAPscript & SmartForms, including migration to modern frameworks (e.g., Adobe Forms, Fiori‑based output) - Develop new forms or enhance existing ones, including print programs, interface logic and data provisioning - Provide expert L3 AMS support, including deep‑dive debugging, root‑cause analysis and performance optimization - Build and optimize OData services for Fiori/UI5 and system integrations - Design and maintain integration scenarios using SAP Gateway, IDoc, RFC, SOAP/REST APIs - Ensure Clean‑Core‑aligned development, upgrade‑safe extensibility and adherence to SAP S/4HANA development guidelines - Create technical specifications, architecture documents, test scenarios and deployment documentation - Collaborate with module consultants, frontend developers and architects to deliver end‑to‑end solutions - Participate in SAP upgrades, rollouts, migrations and continuous improvement initiatives - Mentor junior developers and act as a technical SME for backend and form technologies - Manage external development partners and review delivered code for quality and compliance Skill Requirements - > 5 years of experience in SAP backend development, incl. strong knowledge in ABAP, ABAP OO, CDS Views, OData, BAdIs, enhancements - Extensive experience with SAPscript, SmartForms and Adobe Forms, incl. redesign and migration - Experience modernizing legacy forms into strategic SAP S/4HANA output solutions - Strong understanding of SAP Gateway, RFC, IDoc and integration technologies - Experience in validated (GxP) SAP environments is desirable - Deep debugging, performance tuning and technical problem‑solving skills - Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD, Git, and SAP transport processes - Ability to lead technical topics and mentor junior colleagues - Experience with agile and classic delivery methodologies - Ability to create functional and technical specifications and test documentation - Good understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes based on ITIL - Strong collaboration skills with application teams and service providers - Proactive, independent working style with high attention to security and compliance - Very good written and spoken English skills; German language skills are an advantage - Experience in agile and classical project delivery models - Team player with the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and disciplines - Ability to quickly understand complex processes and issues, with strong communication skills Other Requirements Behavioral & Professional Competencies - High attention to detail and accuracy - Proactive communication and coordination skills - Ability to prioritize tasks and work under SLA driven environments - Willingness to learn and adapt to SAP updates and process changes Tools & Systems Experience - SAP ECC and S/4HANA systems - ServiceNow (SNOW) for ticket tracking