Technical Architect
India
Job Description
Technical Architect
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

Job Summary

Position Details 

  • Role: ABAP Technical Architect 

  • Grade: Senior Consultant / Architect 

  • Experience: 8–10 Years 

  • Location: India (Client / Hybrid) 

  • Industry: Steel Manufacturing 

  • Reporting To: SAP Program Manager / Solution Architect 

Organization Overview 

  • Seeking an experienced SAP ABAP Technical Architect to lead development architecture for large SAP S/4HANA transformation programs in the steel industry. 

Role Purpose 

  • Lead ABAP technical design, custom code modernization, SAP S/4HANA development strategy, integrations, extensions and governance across Greenfield and Brownfield programs. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Define ABAP architecture and development standards. 

  • Lead custom code remediation during ECC to S/4HANA transformation. 

  • Design CDS Views, AMDP, OData services and Fiori integrations. 

  • Review technical specifications and development quality. 

  • Lead interfaces with SAP and non-SAP systems. 

  • Support data migration, testing, cutover and hypercare. 

  • Mentor ABAP developers and enforce coding standards. 

  • Coordinate with functional, Basis, security and business teams. 

  • Perform performance tuning and technical risk assessments. 

Required Experience 

  • 8–10 years of SAP implementation experience. 

  • Minimum one Greenfield implementation and two Brownfield/S/4HANA transformation projects. 

  • Strong expertise in ABAP, OOABAP, enhancements, workflows, forms and integrations. 

  • Experience in SAP Activate and Agile delivery methodologies. 

Key Responsibilities

SAP Technology & Module Exposure 

  • SAP S/4HANA 

  • SAP Fiori/UI5 

  • CDS Views 

  • AMDP 

  • OData 

  • BTP Integration 

  • MM, SD, PP, QM, PM, EWM, FI/CO integration knowledge 

Steel Industry Domain Expertise 

  • Raw Material Procurement 

  • Production Planning and Scheduling 

  • Blast Furnace and SMS Operations 

  • Rolling Mill Processes 

  • Quality Management 

  • Plant Maintenance 

  • Supply Chain and Logistics 

Technical Skills 

  • ABAP Objects 

  • RICEFW Development 

  • Enhancement Framework 

  • Adobe Forms 

  • Smart Forms 

  • ALE/IDoc 

  • RFC/BAPI 

  • Performance Optimization 

  • Code Inspector and ATC 

  • Git-enabled ABAP preferred 

Behavioral Competencies 

  • Leadership 

  • Stakeholder Management 

  • Problem Solving 

  • Communication Skills 

  • Team Mentoring 

Educational Qualifications 

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering / IT / Computer Science. 

  • SAP ABAP or SAP S/4HANA Certification preferred. 

Key Performance Indicators 

  • Development Quality 

  • On-time Delivery 

  • Defect Reduction 

  • Performance Optimization 

  • Technical Governance Compliance 

  • Stakeholder Satisfaction 

Skill Requirements

Other Requirements

Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.