Senior SAP ABAP Developer
Location:Lisbon (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week)
Job Type:Full-Time or Contractor (long-term)
About the Role
We are looking for aSenior SAP ABAP Developerto join an international and dynamic SAP delivery team.
In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end technical design and delivery of robust, scalable SAP solutions acrossECC and S/4HANAlandscapes.
You will play a key role in solution architecture, high-quality development, performance optimization, integrations, and production support, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Development & Architecture
Lead the design and implementation of complex ABAP solutions (Classical & OO ABAP), including reports, enhancements, forms, and reusable frameworks.
Develop modern S/4HANA solutions usingCDS Views, AMDP, and RAP (ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model).
Implement enhancements usingUser Exits, BADIs, Enhancement Framework, and BAPIsto meet business requirements.
Integration & Interfaces
Design, build, and support interfaces usingIDocs, RFCs, OData services, and SOAP/REST APIs.
Collaborate withPI/PO and CPIteams to ensure reliable middleware orchestration.
Monitor interfaces, manage errors, and ensure secure and consistent data exchange.
Performance & Quality
Perform advanced debugging, root-cause analysis, and performance tuning (ST05, SAT, SQL optimization).
Ensure compliance withATC and Code Inspectorstandards.
Define and contribute to unit and integration testing strategies, including automation where applicable.
Leadership & Collaboration
Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and promote clean ABAP andSOLIDprinciples.
Work closely with functional consultants, architects, and product owners within anAgiledelivery environment (planning, refinement, reviews).
Required Skills & Core Competencies
Strong expertise inOO ABAP,CDS Views,AMDP, andRAPon S/4HANA.
Extensive experience withIDocs, BAPIs, OData services, and API-based integrations.
Advanced knowledge of performance tuning, memory management, and SQL optimization.
Solid understanding ofFiori/UI5 backend integration, including OData services and annotations.
Proficiency with SAP transport management and quality tools (ATC, SCI, SAT, ST05).
Continuous improvement mindset with experience in post-incident reviews and delivery optimization.
Hands-on involvement across multiplefull lifecycle SAP implementations.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of SAP ABAP development experience, including S/4HANA projects.
Proven leadership in complex delivery environments.
Advanced English (C1 or higher)– mandatory, as stakeholders are part of an international team.
Preferred Attributes
Exposure to SAP functional domains such asFI/CO, MM, SD, PM.
Experience withDevOps practices(CI/CD for ABAP, Git-enabled CTS, test automation).
Knowledge ofsecurity-by-design, authorizations, and data privacy principles.
Familiarity withSAP BTP, CAP, and cloud or event-driven integration patterns.
Why Join Us?
Work on challenging, enterprise-scale SAP S/4HANA initiatives.
Collaborate with international stakeholders in a modern Agile environment.
Hybrid working model with flexibility and strong team culture.
Long-term career growth and technical leadership opportunities.
Apply now to and be part of an exciting opportunity to elevate your career.