ABAP Consultant-Mumbai/ Bangalore

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ABOUT THIS JOB
Nielsen’s Corporate Platforms organization is looking for an SAP S/4 HANA based developer to support our S/4 HANA and SAP ECC environments, and peripheral systems that are involved to create the current and future platform. In this role you will be a key contributor to translating requirements provided by stakeholders and providing tasks and guidance to the developers and
support teams. This role will support business enhancements and strategic initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop custom solutions in the SAP S/4 HANA environment, including apps using SAP Fiori and SAPUI5.
• Utilize HANA database technologies for data modeling, management, and performance optimization.
• Proficient in advanced ABAP programming, particularly in the context of S/4 HANA (e.g., ABAP on HANA, CDS views).
• Integrate SAP S/4 HANA with various SAP and non-SAP systems using technologies like OData services, IDocs, and APIs.
• Draft detailed technical specifications based on functional requirements, ensuring clear communication and understanding of project needs.
• Optimize applications and processes for maximum efficiency and performance in the HANA database environment.
• Conduct thorough unit and integration testing, ensuring the reliability and quality of developed solutions.
• Provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, and maintain existing SAP S/4 HANA applications and systems.
• Stay updated with the latest SAP technologies and development best practices, continuously seeking to improve and expand skill sets.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including functional consultants, project managers, and other stakeholders, to ensure successful project delivery.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU

• With your critical and strategic thinking abilities, you create opportunities to empower and enrich an essential part of our business. This role spans supporting all SAP development work for around 50 countries we support and refining unlimited complex needs for our customers, who span multiple countries, jurisdictions, and many other fascinating complexities. This role requires a strong foundation in SAP technologies, particularly in S/4 HANA, along with good programming skills, an understanding of modern database technologies, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA and SAP ECC development objects is mandatory.
• Certification preferred.
• At Least 2 life cycles projects from Blueprinting to Go-live. Multiple years of production support facilitating year end activities.
• 6- 8 years of hands-on experience developing complex objects in SAP environments.
• Understanding functional areas such as procure to pay is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical, problem solving and organizational skills applied in a constantly changing fast paced environment.
• Experience working with both offshore teams as well as third party vendors preferred.