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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior SAP S/4HANA ABAP Lead (Landscape/Transport Management) - **Company:** Edge - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Business Analytics Applications, Business Process Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Migration, Data Mining, Data Transformation Services, Middleware, IDoc, Open Data Protocol, Regression Testing, Release Management, Migration Manager, SAP (Applications), SAP FI/CO, SAP HANA, SAP Project System, SAP Sales and Distribution, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Systems Integration, Web Services, BI Launch Pad (Software), SAP Profit Center Accounting, SAP Integration Solutions, Backend, Sap Fiori, SAP S/4HANA - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usd80092eca87cf6531d7c6864d1858eac ## About the Role * Minimum 12-14 years of experience in SAP ABAP, with at least 5-6 years focusing on S/4HANA implementations. * Experience in managing N & N+1 development landscapes in large-scale, multi-track projects. * Excellent communication Skills to coordinate with multiple teams. S4HANA FICO Upgrade , Conversion, migration & Transformation, * Strong hands-on experience in SAP FICO (FI & CO modules) * Proven experience in S/4HANA implementations , system conversion, upgrades and Migration * Expertise in data migration tools (Migration Cockpit, LSMW, ETL tools) * Strong understanding of financial data structures and reconciliation processes * Experience in integration with SAP and non-SAP systems * Good knowledge of testing, validation, and financial controls Preferred Qualifications * Experience in large-scale finance transformation programs * Knowledge of Central Finance / Group Reporting * Exposure to automation and data quality tools * Strong stakeholder communication and governance experience Key Deliverables * Accurate and timely financial data migration with zero critical discrepancies * Stable and compliant finance processes post go-live * Successful execution of testing cycles and reconciliations * Strong audit-ready documentation and governance adherence ## Description * Landscape Management: Act as the primary technical contact for N (ECC) and N+1 (S4) landscape strategy, ensuring smooth, automated transport movement. * Code Synchronization: Perform retrospectives on code changes, identifying conflicts and retrofitting enhancements from the N track into the N+1 track using SAP solution manager tools like Revtrac. * S/4HANA Development: Design and develop custom solutions using CDS Views, AMDP, OData services, and Fiori, ensuring compliance with S/4HANA standards. * Release Governance: Manage complex transport dependencies (retrofitting) to ensure that code deployed in the production environment is retrofitted into S4 environment timely and accurately * Issue Resolution: Analyze, document, and resolve technical issues arising from differences between the two environments, ensuring high-quality, stable code. * Collaboration & Documentation: Working with functional resources across various SAP modules to resolve object conflicts and document the details for audit and historical references Required Technical Skills: * Expertise in ABAP on HANA, including CDS views and AMDP , S/4HANA Fiori, OData, and Embedded Analytics. * Extensive experience with Transport Organizer and Retrofit processes in Solution Manager. * Execute and support system upgrade activities, including pre checks, SUM execution, and post upgrade validation. Handle SPAU and SPDD adjustments during S/4HANA upgrades. Ensure consistency of custom objects and enhancements post-upgrade. SAP Fiori & OData Services * Configure and deploy OData services for Fiori applications * Activate and manage services via /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE * Design and develop Fiori applications and UI5 components * Understand integration between Gateway, Backend system, and Launchpad SICF & Service Activation * Configure and activate SICF services required for OData and Fiori apps * Ensure correct ICF node activation and service paths for seamless connectivity * Troubleshoot service connectivity and authorization issues Web Services & Integration * Register and configure SOAP/Web services in SAP * Work on service consumption and provider configurations * Support integrations involving IDoc, CPI, SLT, and external systems Rev-Trac / Transport Management * Handle Rev-Trac PODS check errors during transport lifecycle * Ensure compliance with release management and transport controls * Perform root cause analysis for failed transports and remediation Vertex / Tax Integration * Understand integration concepts of Vertex tax engine * Familiarity with SIC (Single Instance Configuration / System Integration Component) in Vertex context, 1. SAP FICO Functional Expertise * Configure and support core Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules including GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Cost Center, and Profit Center Accounting * Support business process design, gap analysis, and solutioning 2. S/4HANA Upgrade , Conversion, migration & Transformation * Support S/4HANA conversion activities, including Finance data model changes (e.g., Universal Journal) * Expertise in closing cockpit, ensuring financial data accuracy and compliance. * Perform and validate post-upgrade finance configurations and reconciliations * Collaborate with technical teams during SPAU/SPDD impact validations (functional perspective) 3. Business Process Reengineering (BPR) * Analyze and redesign existing finance business processes to align with S/4HANA best practices * Identify opportunities for process simplification, standardization, and automation * Drive efficiency improvements and cost optimization across finance operations * Collaborate with business stakeholders to implement optimized end-to-end processes 4. Data Migration (Core Focus Area) * Lead and execute end-to-end data migration activities using tools like LSMW, LTMC, Migration Cockpit, and ETL tools * Perform data extraction, cleansing, transformation, and validation * Define migration strategy (Greenfield / Brownfield / Selective) * Conduct mock loads, reconciliation, and sign-off with business stakeholders * Ensure compliance with data governance and audit requirements 5. Integration & Interfaces * Work with cross-functional teams to validate integration with SD, MM, SCM, and external systems * Support finance-related interfaces including IDocs, APIs, and middleware (CPI/PI) * Ensure accurate posting flows across integrated processes (e.g., O2C, P2P) 6. Testing & Validation * Prepare and execute SIT, UAT, and regression testing for finance processes * Ensure data reconciliation (legacy vs SAP) post-migration * Drive defect resolution and business validations 7. Governance & Controls * Ensure proper documentation (FS, config docs, migration specs) * Adhere to change management, audit controls, and approval workflows * Participate in cutover planning and hypercare support, Hybrid Onsite in Dallas, Tx, or Milpitas, CA, Austin, TX, or St Petersburg, FL (3 days tue, wed, thur) We are looking for a Senior SAP SD Functional Consultant with deep expertise… + 21 days ago ## Related Videos - [Evolving the developer experience in the age of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100201-evolving-the-developer-experience-in-the-age-of-ai) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [When AI Runs the Business: The Reality of Enterprise-Wide Automation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100124-when-ai-runs-the-business-the-reality-of-enterprise-wide-automation) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)