SAP ABAP Developer- S/4HANA Migration

• Location: Ottawa, Ontario
• Remote: Hybrid
• Type: Contract
• Job #34725

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.

Collaboration & Governance

• Align developments with enterprise architecture principles.

• Coordinate transports and environment readiness with Basis/Security.

• Ensure performance, security, and compliance standards are met.

Required Qualifications

• 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.