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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP ABAP Developer - **Company:** OpenKyber LLC - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Unit Testing, Static Program Analysis, Data Structures, Software Debugging, IDoc, SAP ERP, Open Data Protocol, Performance Tuning, SAP ABAP, SAP (Applications), SAP Configuration, SAP HANA, SAP Sales and Distribution, SAP Solution Manager, Service Development Studio, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), SQL Databases, Sql Optimization, Sap Fiori, Information Technology, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, Restful APIs, Code Restructuring - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=77bae762de5893df ## About the Role * Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Business, or related field. * 5+ years SAP experience. * Minimum 3+ years ABAP development experience. * Experience in at least one S/4HANA conversion project. * Strong understanding of S/4HANA data structures (e.g., MATDOC, ACDOCA, BP). * Hands-on experience with: ATC / SCI checks CDS Views AMDP Experience across SAP ECC modules including: HR Payroll, FICO, SD, MM, PM, QM, CRM, Ariba. Preferred Qualifications * SAP Fiori / UI5 experience. * OData service development. * Experience with Jira and/or SAP Solution Manager. * Experience working in Agile and Waterfall environments. Key Competencies * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. * Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams. * Excellent communication and documentation skills. * Strong organizational and planning abilities. ## Description We are seeking an experienced SAP ABAP Developer to support a large-scale SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration project currently in the Prepare & Explore phases (SAP Activate methodology). This is a long term HYRBID contract opportunity This role will focus on custom code remediation, modernization, and adaptation of legacy ECC developments to ensure S/4HANA technical compatibility, performance optimization, and alignment with SAP best practices. You will work closely with functional leads, architects, Basis/Security teams, and external integration partners to meet project timelines and technical objectives. Key Responsibilities S/4HANA Migration & Remediation * Analyze and remediate custom ABAP objects impacted by S/4HANA simplifications. * Perform HANA code adaptation (SQL optimization, removal of non-performant patterns). * Execute custom code analysis using ATC (ABAP Test Cockpit) , SCI , and related tools. * Support SPAU/SPDD adjustments during upgrade activities. * Refactor legacy code to modern ABAP standards (Open SQL enhancements, CDS-first approach). Development & Enhancements * Design, develop, test and deploy: Reports (ALV) Enhancements, BADIs, User Exits BAPIs, RFCs Interfaces (IDoc, OData, REST/SOAP) * Develop and enhance CDS Views and AMDP . * Support Fiori enablement (OData services, annotations). * Troubleshoot/debug ABAP issues and system dumps. * Apply OSS Notes as required. * Complete documentation and update Jira artifacts. * Assess and estimate ABAP development effort. Testing & Delivery * Translate functional requirements into technical designs. * Create unit tests and support SIT/UAT phases. * Assist with cutover and migration-related activities. * Produce detailed technical documentation. 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