SAP S/4HANA Technical Architect

About the Opportunity:ZipStaff is seeking an SAP S/4HANA Technical Architect to lead SAP Finance architecture and advanced ABAP delivery for a major passenger-rail / transportation organization in the Washington, DC area.You will own solution design across ECC Finance and S/4HANA, build ABAP on HANA (OO-ABAP, RAP, CDS, AMDP), and integrate FM, GM, FI/CO, and related modules. This is a hands-on architect/lead seat with required SAP development certifications - not a functional-only FI consultant. What You’ll Do:

• Lead SAP enterprise architecture, landscape design, and data lineage across ECC Finance and S/4HANA, with internal controls.
• Direct full-lifecycle SAP Finance implementations (requirements through design, build, unit test, cutover, transports, and hypercare).
• Architect and build ABAP on HANA: Object-Oriented ABAP, RAP, CDS Views, AMDP / Open SQL, and full RICEFW.
• Integrate across FM, GM, FI/CO, MM, O2C, PS, HR, Payroll, and REFX.
• Use SAP BTP, PI/PO, Web Services, Web Dynpro, Workflow, and Web UI.
• Lead technical work in Agile / Scrum / SAFe; estimate effort, manage change and releases.
• Provide high-tier production support, performance tuning, and critical issue resolution.

• 6+ years as an SAP Developer or Architect (post-degree).
• 6+ years SAP ECC Finance and S/4HANA architecture, landscape management, controls, and data lineage.
• 6+ years advanced ABAP: ABAP on HANA, OO-ABAP, RAP, CDS Views, AMDP, Open SQL, RICEFW.
• 6+ years integration across FM, GM, FI/CO, MM, O2C, PS, HR/Payroll, REFX.
• 5+ years SAP HANA / integration architecture: BTP, PI/PO, Web Services, Web Dynpro, Workflow, Web UI.
• 5+ years full SDLC in Agile, Scrum, and SAFe in a client-delivery environment.
• At least 2 full-lifecycle SAP Finance implementations.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in CS, IS, Business, or related field
• Required certifications:
• SAP Certified Development Specialist - ABAP.
• Formal SAP technical certification in the supported product line.
• Certification in at least one formal development methodology.
• Ability to work on-site in Washington, DC.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public-sector, transportation, or funds/grants (FM/GM) environments.
• Strong change/release management and workload estimation.

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