Job Summary
SAP Backend Developer (ABAP) to join India‑based SAP Test Automation & Process Innovation team.
This role supports backend development and form modernization for SAP S/4HANA, contributes to the replacement of legacy SAPscript/SmartForms, supports enhancements and issue resolution, and assists AMS activities in an international environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing backend logic using ABAP, ABAP OO and CDS Views
- Support the replacement, development and maintenance of SAPscript, SmartForms and Adobe Forms
- Contribute to print program adjustments, data retrieval logic and form layout changes
- Support the creation and testing of OData services under guidance
- Assist in L2/L3 AMS tasks including issue analysis, debugging and defect fixing
- Prepare basic technical documentation, test scripts and change control evidence
- Collaborate with senior developers, module teams and frontend developers
- Support validation and documentation requirements in GxP environments
- Assist in SAP rollouts, upgrades and continuous improvement activities
- Follow Clean‑Core guidelines and development best practices
- Learn SAP integration frameworks (Gateway, IDoc, RFC) and modern extensibility approaches
- Participate in agile and classic AMS project tasks
Skill Requirements
- > 3 years of experience in SAP backend development, incl. good knowledge in ABAP, ABAP OO, CDS Views, OData, BAdIs, enhancements
- First experience with SAPscript, SmartForms and Adobe Forms is desirable
- Willingness to learn form modernization and output management
- Basic debugging and problem‑solving skills
- Understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture and extensibility concepts
- Experience or interest in working in validated (GxP) environments is desirable
- Ability to create documentation and test artifacts
- Strong willingness to learn, take guidance and grow into advanced backend topics
- Good understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes based on ITIL
- Strong collaboration skills with application teams and service providers
- Proactive and structured working style with high attention to quality, 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
- 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